Ship Acaster Malbis

The Ship Inn is a beautiful 17th-century pub on the banks of the River Ouse in the attractive village of Acaster Malbis, approximately 5 miles downstream of York city centre.

The Ship Inn is a beautiful 17th-century pub on the banks of the River Ouse in the attractive village of Acaster Malbis, approximately 5 miles downstream of York city centre. The pub has a great reputation for real ale and home-cooked food, and now benefits from six fantastic newly refurbished letting bedrooms. This is a big business and needs a publican skilled in managing and maximising these three important income streams. This is a busy pub, particularly in summer, when surrounding caravan parks and boat tours from York are active. York Boats, which do river cruises, contract the restaurant for carvery lunches. The pub has a traditional feel with many features, including large beams, stone flooring, comfortable booth seating, and loose furniture, all in very good condition. There is a separate "Wheel House" carvery room, with seating for 25, and a large conservatory-style restaurant and function room with 60 covers and ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking the garden and river. The large, well-equipped trade kitchen is capable of meeting the demands of the food trade. A very attractive garden area is situated at the front of the pub with 10 benches overlooking the river, ideal for outdoor drinkers.  Key Features • Gorgeous rural country pub Fully fitted trade kitchen Beer garden with additional covers Two-bedroom private accommodation ideal for a couple Discounts of up to £200 per barrel, with an average of £160 per barrel Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £12,920 • Full deposit: £12,125 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £933 • Guide rent (annual): £48,500 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £597,760 • Forecast turnover (annual): £597,760 Ideal Operator Stonegate Pub Partners is seeking a food-experienced publican to take on this beautiful pub. Private Accommodation The two-bedroom accommodation is in good decorative order and has a lounge and kitchen.  Regional Manager's Thoughts The busiest period for the pub is during the warmer months when visitors flock to the river. However, the drive-to-food offer means there is potential to benefit from all year-round trade, and with few local amenities remaining in the village, the pub also has the opportunity to cement its status as the hub of the village via 'Pub is the Hub'. Surrounding Area This is a beautiful 17th-century pub situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the attractive village of Acaster Malbis, one of many rural villages to the south of York. Approximately four miles downriver of York city centre and two miles south of the busy A64, the village has a population of around 600. The pub is flanked by two busy caravan parks and a jetty onto the River Ouse, where two scenic river boat cruises are launched.