Summary - Urban Food House Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ LA23 3BJ
1 bed 1 bath Pub
Established, profitable licensed pub in prime Bowness-on-Windermere location; leasehold with 14 years left..
Turnover > £500,000; net profit > £100,000
Seating for up to 50; commercial kitchen included
Outside seating for up to 8; licensed premises
Corner position on main street; high tourist footfall
14 years remaining on lease; lenders may refuse mortgages
Passing rent £30,000; tenure is leasehold
Small plot size; limited scope for expansion
Area records higher-than-average crime rates
Located on Lake Road in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, this established corner pub/restaurant trades strongly in a high-footfall tourist location. Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024 show turnover in excess of £500,000 and net profits of over £100,000 — clear evidence of a profitable, well-known operation with appealing branding and repeat custom.
The property offers seating for up to 50 guests, a commercial kitchen and licensed trade, plus outside seating for up to eight. The building’s early-20th-century corner position and mixed-use streetscape deliver strong visibility and walk-by trade from visitors to Lake Windermere and local amenities.
Important practical points for buyers: the business is leasehold with 14 years remaining and a passing rent of £30,000. That remaining lease length is short enough that some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend, which will affect buyer options and appraisal. The plot is small and the area records higher crime levels than average — these are factual considerations for operators and investors.
This is a solid opportunity for an experienced operator or investor seeking an income-generating hospitality business in a prime Lake District location. The trading figures and established reputation present immediate upside for a buyer able to manage lease constraints and the seasonal nature of the market.
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