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Standing proudly in the centre of Worsthorne next to the historic church of St John The Evangelist. The Bay Horse as we know it today was constructed in 1899 during the reign of Queen Victoria replacing the original Elizabethan farmhouse which was The Old Bay Horse Inn. So for over 120 years, the Bay Horse has been right at the heart of the village. An imposing building, it is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture and displays some of the architectural refinement and decoration that had become common during this period around the 1870s.

While visiting, you will find yourself in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the foothills of the Pennines. Long walks out exploring the hills, lakes and hidden treasures of the area can be relived and savoured whilst enjoying a superb selection of drinks, selected wines and of course a freshly prepared and locally sourced menu. Only a short wander from the pub and you will find yourself surrounded by the hills and valleys which inspired the Bronte sisters with miles of hiking, bike and horse riding trails to choose from. A simple short stroll around Hurstwood or the Mary Towneley loop is also an option before lunch or dinner as it is ideally positioned as a start and end point for your day. Or you can just have a relaxing visit by the fire.

The Bay Horse is ideal for a visit for all occasions, happily catering to those who wish to enjoy Brunch at weekends before a day out on the hills or just as a great start to the day for the family with home-made waffles as a treat for any age, currently serving lunch every day from noon providing a spot for a simple catch up with a friend, or enjoying all that we have to offer with dinner and drinks, you will be sure never to leave disappointed after sampling our wide range of carefully selected wines, spirits, draught, craft ales and being spoilt for choice with our freshly prepared contemporary pub food with locally sourced ingredients and only the best produce the North West has to offer.

Demographics

The pub benefits from being one of 4 pubs found in an area of around 2,945 adults, allowing it to stand out from its local competitors, as this is the only Family Dining pub within a 20-minute walk time. The highly affluent customer base is made up of midlife and mature adults.

The offer

Available on our foundation tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. The potential of this pub lies in maintaining a strong 50 / 50 food & drinks offer. What food & drinks would you look to implement in the pub?

The site currently has the ability to drive trade via a locally sourced food menu for all-day dining, a fantastic outdoor trading area and a selection of cask ales. The pub also offers popular beers, ciders, wines and spirits as well as cocktails and coffees – this is a very versatile pub with an extensive food & drink offering.

We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?

If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.

The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a destination food outlet hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu, marketing strategy and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter…

• Foundation Tenancy

• Function Room

• Outdoor Trade

• Catering Kitchen

Trading Area & Facilities

Private Accommodation