Popular Bishopthorpe pub with large beer garden available on long leasehold purchase
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market The Woodman Inn in Bishopthorpe, near York.
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The traditional pub seats 75 and is known for its high-quality food menu, serving classic pub meals as well as restaurant dishes, and large beer garden which seats up to 100 with a children’s play area. Above the pub is a three-bedroom apartment providing on-site manager’s accommodation.
The busy pub is nestled on Main Street in Bishopthorpe, a popular residential village just three miles from York city centre, and has won many awards including CAMRA’s Award for Ale, the Championship Timothy Taylor’s Certificate, and TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Award in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The pub has been owned by Laura and Shane Brandon since 2019. They commented, “Having bought The Woodman five months before the first lockdown, and put our heart and soul into it for nearly six years, we now feel the time is right for a new challenge.”
“We have been in the industry for many years, in both front of house and chef positions, and having worked for several breweries the dream was always to have our own pub. We achieved that dream six years ago, survived a pandemic and many difficult economic circumstances, and are grateful for every moment. The time has now come to explore new ventures.”
Alex Rex, Associate Director – Pubs & Restaurants, comments, “Pubs for sale in and around York are a rarity. Despite the challenges facing the hospitality sector, the reality for great businesses in great locations like this one is different, as they continue to thrive. The owners are looking to move onto a new venture, and this long leasehold opportunity offers an attractive business as well as accommodation. The site would make an excellent addition to an experienced pub operator’s portfolio, and we encourage interested parties to get in touch.”
The Woodman Inn leasehold is on the market with an asking price of £180,000.
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