Turf Hotel Richmond

The Turf Hotel is a characterful, centrally located pub in the heart of Richmond, a lively North Yorkshire market town just 10 minutes from the A1 and known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

The Turf Hotel is a characterful, centrally located pub in the heart of Richmond, a lively North Yorkshire market town just 10 minutes from the A1 and known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Its prime position attracts strong, year-round footfall from locals, tourists, walkers and cyclists exploring the region’s historic landmarks and natural beauty, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to run a destination pub in North Yorkshire. The pub features two distinct trading areas, each with its own bar, offering excellent flexibility for both community and visitor markets. The vibrant games and sports bar seats around 30 guests and includes darts boards and multiple TVs — a proven local favourite that has also hosted live music. The lounge bar, spread across two levels, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for casual dining, relaxed drinks and social gatherings, giving the venue a broad and balanced customer appeal. Externally, The Turf boasts a hugely popular covered outdoor space with heaters and booth-style seating for around 60 covers, supporting strong all-weather trade. The pub also includes five letting bedrooms, providing an additional income stream with clear potential for further investment and upgrade by an incoming publican. With its standout location, multi-room layout and strong outdoor offering, The Turf Hotel presents a fantastic opportunity to develop a successful, versatile pub and accommodation business in Richmond. Key Features • Two distinct trading areas, each with its own bar: a lively games and sports bar seating around 30, and a warm, two-level lounge ideal for dining and relaxed drinks. • Highly popular covered outdoor area with heaters and booth seating, offering around 60 covers and supporting strong all-weather trade. • Five letting bedrooms providing valuable additional income, with clear potential for upgrades to attract tourists and visitors to Richmond and the Yorkshire Dales. • Attractive Grade II-listed building in a prime position on a main route through Richmond, close to the high street and Richmond Castle. • Versatile layout ideal for sports, dining, events, private hire and community activity, creating multiple revenue opportunities. 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): £467,916 • Forecast turnover (annual): £467,915 Ideal Operator Stonegate Pub Partners is seeking an experienced publican with the drive and vision to lead this multi-faceted business. The ideal operator will be confident managing a venue with multiple revenue streams, from sports and dining to letting rooms and outdoor trade. Above all, they’ll bring passion, ambition and the energy needed to push this business forward and unlock its full potential. Private Accommodation The private accommodation offers comfortable on-site living, comprising two well-presented bedrooms, a cosy lounge, and a separate kitchen. All rooms are in good decorative order, making it an ideal home for a publican or small family looking for convenience and comfort alongside the business. Regional Manager's Thoughts This is a fantastic multi-faceted pub, with three strong income streams, in a great location at the centre of Richmond. With five letting rooms, a trade kitchen capable of a traditional pub menu and a strong drinks offering, I am looking for an experienced publican who has the passion to push the business forward and deliver a great customer experience. Surrounding Area The historic market town of Richmond is often described as the heart of Yorkshire, attracting visitors from across the country thanks to its charm, heritage and proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With its cobbled market square, impressive Georgian architecture and abundance of historic monuments and abbeys, Richmond offers a rich backdrop that consistently draws tourists, walkers and day-trippers — all of whom help generate strong footfall for nearby pubs and restaurants. The Turf Hotel enjoys a prominent position on one of Richmond’s main roads, placing it right on the route used by both locals and visitors exploring the town. It is just a ten-minute walk from Richmond Castle, one of the area’s most iconic attractions, which overlooks the River Swale and draws thousands of visitors each year. This close proximity offers excellent potential for pre- and post-visit trade, especially during peak tourism seasons. Richmond’s thriving high street, busy events calendar, nearby walking routes, and easy access to the Dales all contribute to consistent year-round activity. The combination of strong local community use and a steady stream of tourists makes the area an ideal setting for a publican looking to grow a destination pub business in North Yorkshire.