A Stand Out Waterfront Pub in a Prime Cornish Setting

The Pub

The Old Quay Inn is a well-known pub set in a unique waterfront position overlooking Devoran Creek, offering a strong opportunity to run a destination business in one of Cornwall’s most attractive locations.

The pub blends modern décor with traditional character, creating a setting that works across both everyday visits and more planned occasions. Inside, the space is supported by open fires and comfortable seating areas, giving the pub a warm and welcoming feel throughout the year. The pub is also home to the Devoran pilot gig club, with gig‑related photos and artefacts on display, adding a distinctive link to the local area.

Food plays a central role in the business, with an established offer and clear scope to develop a high quality, seasonal menu that encourages repeat visits and builds a strong reputation over time. There is also opportunity to grow a daytime offer, making the most of the setting for light lunches, informal dining and social visits.

Drinks remain an important part of the offer, with a well-kept range of ales alongside a considered selection of wines, gins and soft drinks.

A key feature of the site is the terraced garden overlooking the creek, providing a standout space during warmer months and reinforcing its position as a go‑to destination.

Location

The Old Quay Inn is located in Devoran, at the head of Restronguet Creek, surrounded by some of Cornwall’s most scenic countryside.

The pub sits directly alongside the coast-to-coast cycle and walking trail, placing it in a strong position for daytime trade and visitors to the area. Its waterside setting and uninterrupted views create a clear sense of place, distinguishing it from other pubs in the region.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a food focused publican or partnership with a strong eye for quality and consistency.

Someone who can deliver a well-executed food offer and maintain high standards across both food and drink will do well here. An understanding of how to position a pub as a destination for both dining and informal visits, alongside a hands-on approach and attention to detail, will be key.

There is clear opportunity to build on the pub’s reputation by creating a reason to visit throughout the week, supported by a consistent offer, a relaxed but considered environment and a clear sense of identity.

Accommodation

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

There are plans to refresh the accommodation with new décor and carpets throughout, improving the overall living space for an incoming publican.

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:

• 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.

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