RUN THE HERMITAGE INN, WARKWORTH
Your Local Partner Opportunity
Overview: The Hermitage Inn presents an exciting opportunity to take on a successful pub with rooms in one of Northumberland’s most picturesque and sought-after coastal locations. Situated on the high street in the thriving market town of Warkworth, the pub benefits from stunning surroundings, including the river, beach and historic castle, attracting both a strong local community and year-round tourist trade. With current sales of around £8,000 per week, this is an established business with multiple revenue streams and clear opportunities for further growth.
The business: The Hermitage Inn combines a popular pub operation with a successful accommodation offering. The business currently trades at approximately 60% wet sales, 35% food and 5% rooms, providing a well-balanced income mix. The pub features a spacious drinking area, a popular Sunday carvery, an attractive outdoor patio and five letting rooms with bed and breakfast accommodation, helping to attract both local customers and visitors to the area. Its prime location and strong reputation have made it a well-known destination in the heart of Warkworth.
The opportunity: There is a clear opportunity to grow sales beyond £10,000 per week by building on the strong foundations already in place. Increasing wet sales, developing events and entertainment throughout the week, and maximising occupancy in the letting rooms through improved marketing and online promotion could all drive additional revenue. The combination of a thriving tourist destination, strong food trade and accommodation offer provides an excellent platform for an ambitious operator to continue growing the business and attracting both local and visiting customers year-round.
Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for an experienced, community-focused hospitality operator with a strong food background and experience managing high-volume trade. The ideal pub partner will understand how to deliver a quality food and drink experience while making the most of the accommodation offer. Digital marketing and social media skills would be highly beneficial in attracting visitors and promoting the business’s unique location and events programme. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the energy, passion and ambition to take an already successful business even further.
What’s in it for you?
• 20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
• Keep 100% of the food sales.
• Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. (Deposits can vary depending on the business. Ask us for more details.)
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, excluding Council Tax and TV Licence.
Ready to take the next step? Run The Hermitage Inn and take ownership of an established pub with rooms in one of Northumberland’s most desirable destinations. With strong existing trade, five letting rooms, a successful food operation and significant growth potential still to unlock, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on an already thriving business while enjoying life in a beautiful coastal market town. We’d love to hear from you.
