Lease A Pub In Halifax – The Duke Of York Inn Is Now Available !

The Duke Of York Inn Halifax

Overview of Duke Of York Inn

The Duke of York is a well-established flagship business situated on the outskirts of Halifax. Locally, the pub has a long-term reputation as a very busy restaurant, taking high volumes of trade throughout both the day and evening. This pub also features a brilliant outdoor space to utilise over the summer months. The Duke has 4 en-suite letting rooms which are partly finished, brilliant for a publican seeking extra takings. This is a great opportunity for a high calibre publican with the skills to maintain and develop all the aspects of the pub, providing great quality food, fine wines, great cask ales and fantastic hospitality. With its excellent layout and facilities, this is without doubt a standout pub and presents a very rare chance for the right applicant to operate a premium business. Stonegate Pub Partners are seeking a food experienced publican to utilise the assets this fantastic site has to offer.

Indoor trading area

The internal trading area is situated on two levels with the lower level predominantly used for dining, providing seats for up to 40. This space is traditionally furnished yet stylish with large open windows, allowing the room to appear light and airy. There is a section perfect for small functions and events, possibly even weddings. The upper level is split into three areas, all accessible from the centrally positioned bar servery. Two of these areas are for diners and the side is used by the casual drinkers, with traditional fixed leather seats, oozing with character and class. On the same level is a large, fully equipped commercial kitchen, perfect for developing the much-loved food offering. Live music acts are popular in the pub at the weekend, bringing in a brilliant atmosphere for the local community.

Outdoor trading area

There is a great patio area to the rear and side with 20 covers, perfect for al-fresco drinking and dining, with stunning views over the Yorkshire countryside. There is also car parking to the rear, side and front with space for 30 vehicles, ideal for those travelling from surrounding villages.

Your living accommodation

There is currently no living accommodation, however the letting rooms on site could be utilised to accommodate the publican and staff if needs permit.

Surrounding area

Shelf is a popular and affluent suburban area between Halifax, Bradford, Brighouse and Queensbury. There is constant passing trade from the major roads between these towns and a good local residential population. There are five large food houses locally all of which are very busy, indicative of the demand for high quality pubs in Shelf. There is opportunity for this pub to act as a hub for the local community.

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