Duke Of York York

Prominent Village Location
The Duke of York sits prominently at the gateway to the village of Helmsley on the main A166 road, which links several villages/towns between Leeds and York to the coast. The demographics surrounding the pub are promising, with a significant influx of new housing developments attracting affluent locals and visitors alike. With limited competition in the village, the Duke of York is guaranteed to be the go-to for locals whilst also catering to travelling guests from surrounding towns.

A pub business with bags of potential
The transformed Duke of York will stun guests and take its rightful place as THE destination pub in the area. 60/40 food led, this is a fantastic opportunity for a positive and ambitious operator with prior experience of developing and delivering a substantial food offer. Combine this with skills in driving wet sales through a great range of drinks and driving footfall with a strong events calendar and the opportunities at the Duke are endless.

Inside the pub, an exciting transformation is underway with a full overhaul and redecoration of the trade area, bar, and toilets. The layout will be revamped to include multiple zoned areas, such as snugs, a conservatory, private dining areas, and the main bar area with feature fireplaces. Works will be undertaken to improve the kitchen to cater to the 103 internal covers. The main dining area will seamlessly flow into the conservatory and patio area, creating a delightful link between indoor and outdoor dining during warmer weather.
Externally, the pub will undergo a significant transformation as well. A beer patio will be set up at the front, while a spacious terrace with a grassed garden at the rear will cater to walk-in customers and families, providing them with a lovely outdoor space to enjoy. The pub's exterior will be completely redecorated, with a modern and inviting colour scheme designed to catch the attention of passing traffic and beckon them to stop by. Funding has been earmarked for creating a Moretti Star First garden, subject to board approval, further enhancing the appeal of the pub's exterior.

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 Duke of York will have extensive experience in a similar hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu and 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…

• Investment Tenancy

• Refurbishment Planned

• Catering Kitchen

• Outdoor Trade

• Private Accommodation

• Cask Ale

• Car Park

Trading Area & Facilities

Private Accommodation