A Destination Pub in a Stand‑Out Coastal Location
Take on a well‑established seaside pub known for great hospitality and strong appeal
The Pub
The Hart Inn is a popular pub situated in the coastal village of Sandsend, just outside Whitby. Well-presented and ready to trade, it offers an incoming operator the opportunity to step straight into an established destination business.
The Hart inn is famous for its seafood offer with people travelling from far and wide to come and experience a great pub in a fabulous location. Whether you are staying in the area for a holiday are just a day tripper you will be drawn to the Hart Inn in for its unique charm. Stop for a quick pint and a sandwich or dine out on the fabulous menu on offer.
Inside, the pub offers separate trading areas, including a welcoming bar and a restaurant space with capacity for around 50 covers. To the rear, there is a sun‑trap beer garden overlooking the village, providing an ideal space for drinks after coastal walks. An outside bar supports garden trading, particularly during warmer months and busy tourist periods.
Location
Sandsend is a highly attractive coastal village positioned north of Whitby, set within the North Yorkshire coastline.
The local area boats fantastic cliff tops and stunning coastal views. Whitby itself is a massive tourist hub with its famous Abbey, the 99 steps and being the literary birthplace of Bram Stokers Dracula.
Nearby attractions such as Whitby Abbey, Robin Hood’s Bay and the North Yorkshire Moors make it popular year‑round with walkers, tourists and destination visitors, making the Hart Inn a natural destination venue.
Ideal Publican
This opportunity will suit a professional and experienced operator or partnership with a strong focus on quality, consistency and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Confidence in running a busy destination pub, managing seasonal demand and maintaining high standards with an attention to detail will be essential. Experience working with food is essential, alongside a hands‑on approach to leading teams and welcoming guests.
Accommodation
There is no private accommodation included with this pub so we are looking for someone who is based locally.
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 Lease gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. It’s a tied lease for 10 years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you. You’ll also have the right to request a new lease at the end of the term.
Why Choose Punch?
When you partner with us, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including:
- A forward thinking pub company, recognised nationally with multiple industry awards including winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
- Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
- Industry leading training through our award winning Academy, complete with state of the art kitchens, bars and our immersive Progress with Punch training programme.
- Access to our powerful online platform, the Punch Buying Club, where you can order stock and find resources to help you run your pub successfully.
- Ongoing coaching from expert Operations Managers and specialist support teams.
- Innovative digital learning through THIRST, our gamified online training app, offering compliance training through to driving sales training.
- A commitment to “Doing Well, By Doing Good” by championing communities, wellbeing and sustainability at every step.
Curious about how this agreement could work for you? You will find our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section below.
Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.
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