Hospitality business in 500-year-old listed building in Kendal comes to market

Set within a beautifully preserved 500‑year‑old listed building on Stricklandgate, Kendal’s bustling high street, The Bristly Hog combines strong commercial performance with distinctive historic charm and character. The property previously operated as a brush factory, giving the café its unique name, and still features original period signage and architectural character.

The ground‑floor café has an excellent local reputation, with a 4.7‑star customer rating, and is known for offering speciality coffees, homemade cakes, breakfasts, and freshly prepared meals. There is additional seating on the first floor and a well‑equipped commercial kitchen.

Above the café, the property also includes a refurbished two‑bedroom holiday-let apartment on the top floor, providing a secondary income stream.

There is significant scope for further growth of the business under new ownership, such as through extending the café’s opening hours, developing the menu, or wider advertising of the accommodation.

Marslie McGregor, Senior Business Agent at Christie & Co, commented, “The Bristly Hog is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a thriving hospitality business with multiple income streams in one of Cumbria’s most attractive market towns. Its prime location, strong reputation, and unique historic setting make it an appealing prospect for operators, lifestyle buyers, and investors alike.”

The business is now available on a leasehold basis for £225,000, with an annual rent of £19,500.

For more information on The Bristly Hog, visit: Coffee Shop with Holiday Apartment | Christie & Co

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