Molescroft Inn
Community Food Opportunity with a Signature Menu: The Molescroft Inn – Beverley
A premium adult dining opportunity in an affluent, high-demand location
The Molescroft Inn presents an excellent opportunity to take on a high-quality, food-led pub positioned in one of East Yorkshire’s most desirable locations. Following a recent significant investment and transformation, the site has been fully refurbished and is ready for an experienced operator to deliver a strong, consistent adult dining offer and take the business to the next level.
As one of our recently converted Adult Dining pubs, the Molescroft Inn is designed for guests seeking a higher-quality experience. The pub now benefits from a modern, high-standard trading environment, including a well-equipped commercial kitchen, a spacious and well-presented dining area, and a central bar servery that supports both food and drink occasions. With the infrastructure already in place, this is a role focused on execution rather than setup.
The business is currently trading at around £10,500 per week on an even wet and dry split. There is clear headroom to grow sales towards £15,000 per week, with a more food-led mix of approximately 40/60, with that growth expected to come primarily from an improved and well-executed kitchen offer. This is a site where future performance will be driven by the strength, consistency and reputation of the food.
Located in Molescroft on the outskirts of Beverley, the pub sits within an affluent catchment with a strong customer base that values quality and is willing to spend on dining experiences. Beverley itself is a highly regarded market town, known for its independent shops, café culture and established food scene, attracting both loyal local trade and visitors to the area. The location is further strengthened by excellent local schools, high-quality residential areas and easy access to the nearby city of Hull, providing a broad and consistent catchment.
The town also benefits from a lively events calendar, including regular race days at Beverley Racecourse throughout the summer months, drawing visitors and supporting strong occasion-based trade. This combination of affluent local customers, seasonal events and destination appeal creates a strong platform for a well-executed premium pub offer.
The property itself offers approximately 80 internal covers, a high-quality dining environment following refurbishment, a well-equipped catering kitchen and a good-sized customer car park, ensuring accessibility and convenience for guests.
This opportunity is best suited to an experienced operator who is confident delivering a quality, food-led offer in a similar environment and understands the expectations of an adult dining customer base. A hands-on approach to the kitchen, or close leadership of food execution, will be key to unlocking the full potential of the site, alongside the ability to build trade through consistency, quality and reputation.
With significant recent investment, a strong location and clear opportunity to grow sales through food, the Molescroft Inn represents a compelling opportunity to operate a high-performing business in an affluent and well-supported market.
What’s in it for you?
- 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
- 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
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