The Dawnay Arms is a village pub located in the heart of Shipton-by-Beningbrough, offering a strong food business, multiple trading spaces and a reputation that attracts customers from both the local area and further afield.

At the centre of the pub is a welcoming bar area, supported by a variety of spaces that allow the business to cater for different occasions throughout the week. A separate restaurant area is ideal for dining, while a more intimate dining room provides a relaxed setting for smaller gatherings. To the rear, a comfortable lounge area offers a space for customers to unwind and socialise.

Food is central to the business and the pub has built a strong reputation for quality home-cooked dishes and popular Sunday lunches. This provides a solid platform for an operator looking to build on an established food offer while continuing to create reasons for customers to visit throughout the year.

A standout feature is the spacious beer garden, creating further opportunity for outdoor dining, seasonal events and community gatherings. Customer parking is available to both the front and rear of the pub, providing convenient access for customers and supporting the pub’s position as a destination venue.

Location

The Dawnay Arms occupies a prominent position in Shipton-by-Beningbrough, a popular North Yorkshire village located between York and Thirsk.

Positioned close to the A19 and surrounded by attractive countryside, the pub benefits from a mix of village trade and visitors travelling through the area. Nearby caravan parks and tourist attractions help support seasonal trade, while the village itself provides a loyal customer base throughout the year.

Its combination of accessibility, countryside setting and strong food reputation creates an excellent opportunity for a destination village pub.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit an experienced publican, chef-publican or hospitality partnership looking to build on an already successful business.

Someone who can continue to deliver a quality food offer, maintain strong standards and create a welcoming environment will do well here. A passion for home-cooked food, customer service and local engagement will be key.

The Dawnay Arms would particularly suit an operator who enjoys being visible within the business, building relationships with customers and developing a pub that sits at the centre of village life while attracting diners from the wider area.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on-site accommodation comprising of two bedrooms, a private kitchen and a lounge.

Accommodation photos are available to view in the gallery below.

About the Agreement

At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. A tied agreement of up to five years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch which also offers flexible notice periods. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with Punch, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including: