Run The Crown Hotel Pub

Star Pubs & Bars; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is offering an exciting tenancy opportunity for the Crown Hotel pub in Stornoway, Scotland. This role involves managing a well-established pub with a focus on customer service and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and the drive to develop the pub's food and drinks offering, while creating a welcoming environment. Estimated ingoing costs are from £28,500, with projected annual turnover reaching over £1 million.

Qualifications

• You must understand the local community and how to build repeat custom.
• Customer service skills are essential for success.
• Attitude and commitment are more important than experience.

Responsibilities

• Run the Crown Hotel pub as a substantial hospitality business.
• Develop a food and drinks offer alongside wet led trade.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Understanding of the local community

Customer service skills

Business sense

Commitment and drive

Job description

Foundation Tenancy Opportunity

Full time

Estimated minimum ingoing costs from £28,500

Star Pubs & Bars is offering a rare opportunity to take on the tenancy of the Crown Hotel pub in the heart of Stornoway.

This is a chance to run a substantial, established hospitality business in one of the Outer Hebrides’ busiest town centres, with strong tourism and local trade.

About the pub

The Crown Hotel pub is located on Castle Street, just two minutes’ walk from Stornoway Ferry Terminal and close to Lewis Castle, shops, restaurants, and key visitor attractions.

The island welcomed over 60,000 visitors in 2024, making this a high footfall location with year round potential.

The pub offers multiple trading areas including a main bar, separate dining room, lounge space, and games area, with live sports, live entertainment, and pub games already in place.

There are also 16 letting rooms, creating additional income streams through accommodation.

The opportunity

The pub is available on a Foundation Tenancy agreement.

There is strong potential to develop a 60/40 food and drinks offer, alongside existing wet led trade, accommodation, live sport, and events.

Star Pubs & Bars is open to new ideas and is looking for an operator with the vision to take the business into its next chapter.

Trading areas and facilities

• Main bar and trading area
• Separate dining room
• Lounge area
• Large catering kitchen
• 70 internal covers
• 16 letting rooms
• Pool table, darts, and games area

Who this opportunity suits

• You understand the local community and how to build repeat custom.
• You have the drive and attitude to run your own hospitality business.
• You enjoy working with customers and creating a welcoming pub environment.
• Experience is helpful, but attitude, commitment, and business sense matter more.

Financial overview

Estimated minimum ingoing costs from £28,500

Estimated total ingoing costs £118,500

Annual rent £120,000

Estimated annual turnover £1,108,194

Deposit £30,000

Figures are provided as a guide and will be confirmed during the commercial agreement process.

Accommodation

There is no private accommodation included with this tenancy.

How to apply

Apply through the Star Pubs & Bars recruitment portal

Applicants should be prepared to outline their business vision for the pub and demonstrate access to the required funds.