RUN THE QUEENS HOTEL, ST BEES, CUMBRIA
Community Food Agreement
Overview
The Queens Hotel is a characterful coastal inn located in the heart of St Bees, Cumbria. Just a short walk from St Bees beach, the historic Priory and only 40 metres from the railway station, the business enjoys a prime position within one of the area’s most popular visitor destinations. Known for its strong accommodation offer, welcoming hospitality and thriving tourism trade, The Queens Hotel attracts walkers, holidaymakers, touring groups and local residents throughout the year, creating a fantastic pub partnership opportunity with multiple established revenue streams. The structure and content of this advert follow the Community Food template guidance from Partner Adverts – Suggested Wording.
The Business
Currently generating approximately £15,000 per week, The Queens Hotel benefits from a balanced mix of wet sales, food revenue and accommodation income. The business features two bars, a welcoming breakfast room, a spacious conservatory and an attractive terraced garden bar with a popular secret garden suntrap.
A key strength of the business is its 14 established letting rooms, which frequently operate at or near capacity during the busiest walking and tourism periods. Positioned at the official starting point of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, the pub benefits from a steady flow of visitors throughout the season, providing a strong platform for future growth.
During the winter months, the pub’s oak beams and roaring log fires create a warm and welcoming environment that appeals equally to local customers and destination visitors.
The Opportunity
The Queens Hotel is already a successful and established destination business, but there remains significant opportunity for an incoming operator to build on its strong foundations. Growth opportunities include maximising food sales, further developing the accommodation business, strengthening year-round occupancy and enhancing the pub’s reputation as a destination for walkers, tourists and local guests alike.
Adding further appeal, the pub is expected to benefit from investment works from autumn 2026 onwards, subject to final scope and timings. This creates an exciting opportunity for an incoming partner to be part of the next chapter for one of St Bees’ best-known hospitality businesses.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an operator, couple or hospitality team with a passion for guest experience, food quality and hospitality standards. Experience managing multiple revenue streams would be advantageous, alongside the commercial awareness to maximise both food and accommodation opportunities.
The successful partner will be confident in balancing food service, pub operations and guest accommodation while embracing the unique mix of tourism and community trade that makes St Bees such a popular destination.
What’s in it for you?
26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Run The Queens Hotel and build on the success of a thriving coastal inn with food, accommodation and tourism at its heart. If you’re ready to take on a pub partnership opportunity with multiple income streams, strong trading foundations and exciting future investment, enquire today.
As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
