Lion & Lamb Horsley

Steeped in character and heritage, the Lion & Lamb is a charming 18th-century farmhouse pub with a long-standing reputation for quality, home-cooked food and well-kept cask ales.

Steeped in character and heritage, the Lion & Lamb is a charming 18th-century farmhouse pub with a long-standing reputation for quality, home-cooked food and well-kept cask ales. Set within a welcoming, traditional environment, the pub is popular with both local residents and visitors to the area, who have warmly embraced the recent sympathetic refurbishment and thoughtful enhancements throughout. Inside, the Lion & Lamb retains a cosy, olde-world feel, with exposed stone walls, polished wooden floorboards, and original ceiling beams creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A central wooden bar serves the full internal trading space, which is thoughtfully laid out to include a comfortable lounge area and a dedicated restaurant. The lounge offers soft seating, carpeting, and large windows, making it an ideal spot for relaxed drinks with friends or informal catch-ups. The restaurant provides seating for approximately 80 covers and features smart wooden furniture, creating a welcoming dining environment suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions. It is supported by a fully equipped commercial kitchen, capable of delivering a strong, food-led offer with quality dishes and standout specials. Externally, the Lion & Lamb benefits from an impressive and well-established beer garden that becomes a key driver of trade during the warmer months. To the rear of the pub is a two-level patio area with multiple picnic benches, offering attractive views across the surrounding Northumberland countryside. This outdoor space is particularly popular with families, thanks to a secure and well-maintained children’s play area, helping the pub attract repeat daytime and weekend visits. Additional practical features include on-site car parking for up to 15 vehicles, with further parking available nearby within the village, just a short walk from the pub. Overall, the Lion & Lamb presents a strong, characterful pub opportunity, combining historic charm, a proven food offer, and excellent indoor and outdoor trading spaces in a highly appealing rural setting. Key Features • Characterful 18th-century farmhouse pub set in the picturesque village of Horsley • Popular destination pub attracting locals, walkers, and tourists visiting the surrounding Northumberland countryside and Hadrian’s Wall • Strong food-led business with capacity for up to 80 covers • Well-equipped commercial kitchen capable of delivering a high-quality dining offer and seasonal specials • Comfortable lounge and dedicated restaurant areas, well laid out for flexible trading • Attractive beer garden with patio seating and countryside views • Secure children’s play area supporting strong family trade • Limited local competition with only one other pub serving the village • On-site car parking with additional parking available nearby • Three-bedroom private accommodation, ideal for owner-operators or family-run businesses • Excellent opportunity for an experienced publican looking to run a destination dining pub Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £10,045 • Full deposit: £9,250 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £712 • Guide rent (annual): £37,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £485,345 • Forecast turnover (annual): £485,344 Ideal Operator This pub would suit an experienced food operator as it has a very good reputation for food and is currently split 70% food and 30% wet. Private Accommodation The private accommodation has recently been refurbished and comprises three bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a bathroom. Regional Manager's Thoughts The Lion & Lamb needs an experienced publican who has knowledge in catering. The pub has a great following established for home cooked food that would need to continue to serve the existing trade. Surrounding Area Horsley is a small and picturesque village located approximately 10 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne, set within an attractive rural area that appeals to both residents and visitors. The village sits in close proximity to Hadrian’s Wall, one of the UK’s most visited historic landmarks, helping to generate consistent tourism footfall throughout the year. The area is particularly popular with walkers, cyclists, and weekend visitors exploring the surrounding countryside and heritage routes, making Horsley a natural stopping point for food, drinks, and rest breaks. Seasonal peaks during spring and summer bring increased daytime trade, while weekends attract destination visitors from Newcastle and the wider Northumberland area. Horsley also benefits from a strong cultural and community offering. Local attractions include The Hearth, a well-known hub for arts, crafts, and workshops, alongside a cluster of artists’ studios that draw visitors interested in local culture, handmade goods, and events. These attractions support regular footfall from both tourists and repeat visitors attending exhibitions, courses, and seasonal markets. With only two pubs serving the village, including the Lion & Lamb, there is limited direct competition, allowing the pub to capture a significant share of both local and visitor trade. The combination of rural charm, heritage tourism linked to Hadrian’s Wall, and steady cultural footfall makes Horsley an attractive and well-balanced trading location, particularly suited to a food-led, destination pub with strong weekend appeal.