Old Thatched Inn - Markfield

Overview: The Old Thatched Inn is a beautiful thatched village pub in Stanton under Bardon, offering a strong community-led business with plenty of character. Popular with locals, walkers, campervan visitors and weekend diners, the pub currently achieves around £6,500 in weekly sales with a 90/10 wet-to-food split, creating a great opportunity to build on its established wet trade while growing the food offer.

The business: The pub is a traditional two-room operation featuring a cosy snug bar, pool, darts, dining space, carvery deck, terrace and beer garden, alongside a substantial car park which is popular with campervan visitors. Key strengths include its loyal local following, established wet-led trade and excellent potential to develop its dining and carvery offer.

The opportunity: The next operator can build on a well-established community pub while introducing new reasons for customers to visit. Key growth opportunities include increasing food sales, developing the carvery and dining offer, and maximising trade from walkers, campervan visitors and weekend diners.

Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for an enthusiastic operator, couple or team with strong community and commercial skills. You’ll have the personality to become part of village life, look after the pub’s loyal regulars and the drive to unlock its wider food and destination potential.

What’s in it for you? 20% share of weekly wet sales excluding VAT, and keep 100% of any food sales. Low ingoing costs start with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner’s accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.

Ready to take the next step? Run The Old Thatched Inn and build on the foundations of this characterful village pub. If you’re ready to grow the food offer, develop the carvery and put your own stamp on a fantastic community business, enquire today.