Highcliff Guisborough

The Highcliffe is a well-established community pub located within a large suburban housing estate, just a short distance from the popular market town of Guisborough.

The Highcliffe is a well-established community pub located within a large suburban housing estate, just a short distance from the popular market town of Guisborough. Positioned in a mid-market demographic area with a mix of privately owned and rented housing, the pub benefits from a broad and reliable local customer base, supporting strong weekday and weekend trade. The pub is a popular destination for relaxed dining and social drinking, appealing to local residents looking for an informal, welcoming venue close to home. Internally, the layout is designed to suit a variety of occasions, with two raised sections that help define different trading styles. One area is dedicated to traditional pub games and live sport, featuring a pool table, darts board, and TV screens that attract regular footfall from sports fans and social groups. The second raised section is primarily used for dining, though the overall table layout throughout the pub remains flexible, allowing customers to comfortably enjoy both food and drinks in a relaxed, community-focused setting. The Highcliffe is supported by a large, well-equipped commercial kitchen, capable of delivering a strong traditional pub food offer. This creates a clear opportunity to grow food-led trade alongside the established drinks business, appealing to families, couples, and groups throughout the week. Externally, the pub benefits from a rear patio area with picnic benches and a dedicated children’s play area, making it particularly attractive to families during warmer months. This outdoor space overlooks a large community field that is regularly used for local leisure activities, including grassroots football matches, helping to generate additional daytime and weekend footfall. Overall, The Highcliffe offers a strong opportunity to run a successful community-led pub near Guisborough, combining a solid residential catchment, flexible trading spaces, family-friendly facilities, and the potential to grow both wet and food-led sales in a well-supported local setting. Key Features • A cosy and traditional pub with a bar and restaurant area • Sports and games are popular with the locals • Trade kitchen ideal for developing food offer • Four-bedroom private accommodation, perfect for a family • Discounts of up £220 per barrel with an average of £180 per barrel Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £9,545 • Full deposit: £8,750 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £673 • Guide rent (annual): £35,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £506,495 • Forecast turnover (annual): £506,495 Ideal Operator Stonegate Pub Partners is seeking an experienced, hands-on publican who is passionate about becoming an active part of the local community. The ideal operator will enjoy building strong relationships with regulars, engaging with local families and groups, and positioning the pub as a welcoming hub for social occasions, events, and everyday visits. With the confidence to balance great service, a quality food and drink offer, and a friendly community atmosphere, this opportunity would suit someone eager to grow a well-loved local pub with long-term appeal. Private Accommodation The Private Living area is decorated to a good standard and is of a large and spacious style. It is found directly above the trading areas of the business and has its private access to the rear of the premises here. Regional Manager's Thoughts The current customer base is varied and includes locals, families and nearby workers as it has the features to attract a varied crowd with pub games, live music, a good drinks trade and a traditional pub menu. With an already steady stream of customers, the Highcliffe offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced publican to build upon this with tactical weekly entertainment and live sports screenings. Enthusiasm and the ability to establish themselves within the community are necessary for the prospective publican.  Surrounding Area Guisborough is a well-established market town in North Yorkshire, offering strong local amenities, a growing residential population, and excellent transport connections to nearby towns including Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. This connectivity supports commuter traffic and helps drive consistent footfall throughout the week. The Highcliffe is ideally positioned within a well-populated residential area, surrounded by two large housing estates that provide a strong and reliable local customer base. Nearby amenities, including two schools and a range of local shops and services, help generate regular daytime and early evening footfall, particularly from families and local residents. Located just a five-minute drive from Guisborough town centre, the pub is easily accessible while retaining the benefits of being a convenient neighbourhood local. This balance of proximity to the town centre, strong residential density, and everyday local activity makes the area particularly well-suited to a community-led, family-friendly pub with consistent weekday and weekend trade.