Tenancy Opportunity – The Grapes Inn, Great Habton, North Yorkshire
A fantastic opportunity for experienced, food‑led tenants to take on a well‑regarded village pub in one of North Yorkshire’s most desirable rural locations.
The Grapes Inn is proudly positioned in the hamlet of Great Habton, nestled between the thriving market towns of Malton and Pickering, both just six miles away. This is a traditional, characterful pub that attracts customers from far and wide, alongside strong and loyal support from the local village community, made up largely of business owners and the farming community.
The Pub
The Grapes Inn is a small, traditional pub, ideal for a couple looking to run a hands‑on, well‑managed business:
* Seating for around 30 covers for dining
* A separate snug bar area, perfect for locals and casual drinkers
* Beer garden to the side of the pub
* Rear car park, supporting destination and dining trade
The scale of the business makes it easy to manage, while still offering strong potential for food‑driven growth.
The Trade
This is very much a destination dining pub, known for its food offer and rural charm:
* Current turnover around £4,000 per week
* 60/40 wet‑to‑dry split, reflecting a strong food focus
* Capacity to grow towards £6,000+ per week during peak summer months
With the right food‑led tenants in place, there is clear opportunity to build consistent trade through quality, reputation and destination appeal.
The Opportunity
This tenancy would be perfect for an experienced couple, ideally:
* One partner leading the kitchen and food offer (catering experience is essential)
* The other focused on front‑of‑house, bar service and customer experience
With support from a small team during busy periods, this is a very achievable, self‑sufficient business for tenants who enjoy being fully involved in day‑to‑day operations.
The Grapes Inn will particularly suit tenants who:
* Have experience running food‑led pubs or small hospitality businesses
* Take pride in quality, consistency and community engagement
* Want to live and work in a stunning rural part of the country
The Area
Great Habton is a picturesque village in an affluent part of North Yorkshire, surrounded by countryside and farmland, yet perfectly placed for access to nearby towns and attractions. The pub benefits from being close to Malton – Yorkshire’s food capital – and Pickering, both popular with locals and visitors alike, as well as the wider Ryedale area and the edge of the North York Moors.
This combination of local affluence, destination appeal and rural lifestyle makes The Grapes Inn a highly attractive prospect for the right operator.
Private Accommodation
The private quarters are well‑proportioned and suited to full‑time living, including:
* Large living room
* Kitchen
* Bathroom
* Dedicated office space
Ideal for tenants looking to combine quality of life with a sustainable business.
Financial Costs to consider
* Rent (Per Annum): £16,000
* Working capital: £5,000
* Estimated stock and glassware: £2,000
* Fixtures & Fittings Value: TBC
* Service Charge: £1,350
* Decorating fund: £1,000
* Insurance: £520
* Fully tied on wet
* Barrelage Discount: £50
* Fair Maintainable Turnover: £200,000
* Estimated annual operator profit: £25,000
What’s in it for you?
* Keep 100% of the business’ profits.
* Put together your own menus and choose your own food.
* Keep 50% of profits from any gaming machines.