Roebuck Keighley

The Roebuck is an attractive, well-located pub with a strong local catchment and nearby amenities, offering a great opportunity for an operator to grow both food-led and wet-led trade.

The Roebuck is an attractive, well-located pub with a strong local catchment and nearby amenities, offering a great opportunity for an operator to grow both food-led and wet-led trade. With an established reputation and loyal local following, the pub is well positioned to drive consistent sales from everyday drinkers through to destination diners. A key feature of The Roebuck is its spacious garden, which acts as a major USP during the spring and summer months. External scheme approved subject to planning permission. This outdoor space is popular with families and local residents, helping to drive increased dwell time, drinks sales, and strong weekend food and Sunday lunch trade. Inside, the pub benefits from a large, flexible trading area that can be easily zoned into a comfortable lounge and dedicated dining space. Quirky furnishings and a recently updated interior create a welcoming atmosphere, allowing a new operator to focus on trading rather than heavy investment while maintaining high standards throughout. The Roebuck has a proven history of delivering a quality offer, and its future success lies in continuing to build on the existing local drinking trade while strengthening the food offer. A focus on hearty pub classics and well-executed Sunday roasts will be key drivers of weekend footfall, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator to develop a thriving community pub with year-round appeal. Key Features • A cosy and traditional pub with a bar and restaurant area • Darts and quiz nights • Gorgeous outdoor trading space • Three-bedroom private accommodation ideal for a family • Discounts of up £220 per barrel with an average of £180 per barrel Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £8,795 • Full deposit: £8,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £615 • Guide rent (annual): £32,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £533,005 • Forecast turnover (annual): £533,004 Ideal Operator Stonegate Pub Partners is seeking a hands-on, community-minded publican who is passionate about becoming a visible and active part of local life. The ideal operator will enjoy building strong relationships with regulars, engaging with local groups and families, and positioning the pub as a true hub for the community. By hosting events, social occasions, and local celebrations, the publican will help establish the pub as a central meeting point where people naturally come together, driving repeat visits and long-term loyalty. Private Accommodation The accommodation consists of three bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a bathroom and is very suitable for a family. Regional Manager's Thoughts The Roebuck is a traditional-style pub with a comfortable feel to it. The pub is a significant food operation with families being a key customer, especially during holidays and the summer season,n and there is a decent outside garden at the back of the pub. The pub is situated in a beautiful location just outside Keithley and is a key focal point within the community. We need a publicawhoat is prepared to develop the different strands of thebusinesss,s including high-quality standards and the ability to work with the community. Surrounding Area The Roebuck is prominently positioned on Skipton Road (A629) in Utley, an affluent and desirable residential area on the outskirts of Keighley. As a key route linking Keighley with Skipton, the A629 benefits from strong daily commuter and passing traffic, giving the pub excellent visibility and consistent drive-by footfall throughout the day. Utley is well known for its family-oriented community, with a high concentration of housing, schools, and local amenities within easy reach of the pub. This supports reliable lunchtime and early evening trade, particularly from families, local residents, and those working nearby. The Roebuck’s location also makes it a convenient stop for shoppers and people running errands in the surrounding area, helping to drive steady daytime custom. In addition, The Roebuck is ideally placed to attract weekend and destination trade from the wider Keighley area and beyond. The surrounding countryside and nearby Yorkshire attractions encourage leisure visits, while good transport links make the pub easily accessible for customers travelling from neighbouring towns and villages. Overall, the combination of an affluent residential catchment, strong commuter footfall, and proximity to local amenities creates a well-balanced trading environment with year-round appeal, particularly suited to a food-led, community-focused pub business.