Stubbing Wharf Hebden Bridge

The Stubbing Wharf is a beautifully refurbished, well-established pub in Hebden Bridge, set in a truly picturesque canal-side location that makes it a firm favourite with both locals and visitors.

The Stubbing Wharf is a beautifully refurbished, well-established pub in Hebden Bridge, set in a truly picturesque canal-side location that makes it a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. This is a rare opportunity to run a pub in Hebden Bridge that combines strong trading foundations with one of the most desirable settings in the area. The pub caters effortlessly to a wide range of occasions, from relaxed daytime drinks and destination dining to evening socialising and private events. Internally, the venue offers two distinct trading areas: a welcoming ground-floor space for drinking and dining, and a first-floor area overlooking the canal, ideal for quieter dining, private functions, or group bookings. Both areas are efficiently served by a well-positioned ground-floor bar, ensuring smooth service during busy periods. Outside, the pub benefits from seating to both the front and rear, allowing guests to enjoy the waterside setting, while a large on-site car park provides a major advantage in this popular tourist town. With its recent refurbishment, loyal customer base, and iconic location, The Stubbing Wharf offers an exceptional platform for an ambitious operator to build further sales and create a thriving destination pub in West Yorkshire. For the right publican, this is a chance to take on a pub with character, footfall, and long-term potential in one of the region’s most sought-after locations. Key Features • Stunning Canal-Side Location – Set alongside the Rochdale Canal, offering a relaxed waterside setting that attracts walkers, boaters, tourists, and locals looking to enjoy food and drinks in a scenic environment. • Two Distinct Trading Floors – Flexible trading across two levels, allowing for lively drinking and dining downstairs, with a quieter upstairs space ideal for private functions, group bookings, or relaxed canal-view dining. • External Seating Areas – Seating to both the front and rear of the pub, perfect for maximising trade during warmer months and capitalising on Hebden Bridge’s strong outdoor footfall. • Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen – A well-appointed kitchen providing the ideal platform to deliver a strong food-led offer, from classic pub dishes to destination dining. • Large On-Site Car Park – A major advantage in this popular tourist town, making the pub easily accessible for visitors travelling from across West Yorkshire and beyond. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £13,045 • Full deposit: £12,250 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £942 • Guide rent (annual): £49,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £697,278 • Forecast turnover (annual): £697,278 Ideal Operator This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to run a pub in Hebden Bridge and become a central part of the town’s vibrant community. The ideal operator will be customer-focused, commercially minded, and confident in creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps both locals and visitors coming back. As this is a food-led pub business, proven experience in managing or operating a similar food-focused pub or hospitality venue is essential. You’ll be comfortable leading a kitchen operation, maintaining high standards, and delivering a consistent food offer that appeals to Hebden Bridge’s strong tourist and destination-dining market. With its iconic canal-side location, loyal customer base, and strong footfall from walkers, cyclists, and visitors, this is the perfect opportunity for someone ready to run a successful pub in West Yorkshire. If you’re ready to take charge of your own business, grow sales, and build lasting relationships within the community, this role offers the chance to create something truly special. Private Accommodation The private accommodation is spacious and of a good standard with 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.  Regional Manager's Thoughts This is an exceptional pub business opportunity with real potential for growth. With the right mix of enthusiasm, creativity, and strong commercial awareness, this pub can be taken to the next level and developed into a true destination venue. I’m looking for an experienced publican who has successfully operated or managed similar food-led or community-focused pubs and is ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the business. Interest in this opportunity is expected to be high, so I’d strongly encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible to discuss the role and avoid disappointment. Surrounding Area Hebden Bridge is a highly desirable market town in the Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and strong visitor economy. Sitting along the Rochdale Canal, the town attracts a steady flow of tourists, walkers, cyclists, and narrowboat travellers throughout the year, creating excellent footfall for canal-side pubs and hospitality businesses. The surrounding Pennine hills, woodland trails, and countryside make Hebden Bridge a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with popular walking and cycling routes bringing consistent daytime trade. Visitors exploring the Calder Valley often seek out welcoming pubs for food, drinks, and rest stops, positioning the town as a natural hub for destination dining. Hebden Bridge is also a well-known cultural hotspot, home to independent shops, galleries, cafés, live music venues, and theatres such as the Hebden Bridge Picture House. A packed annual calendar of festivals, markets, arts events, and food celebrations draws large crowds from across West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, and beyond, significantly boosting weekend and seasonal footfall. The town benefits from excellent transport links, with Hebden Bridge train station providing direct services to Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford, making it an easy day-trip destination for urban visitors. This strong rail connectivity, combined with a loyal local population and year-round tourism, ensures a broad and diverse customer base. With its mix of tourism, outdoor activity, cultural events, and community loyalty, Hebden Bridge offers an exceptional setting to run a pub in West Yorkshire. For an operator, the area provides reliable year-round trade, strong seasonal peaks, and the opportunity to build a thriving destination pub in the Calder Valley.