Lancashire town of Rawtenstall
Town centre location
Three-storey, mid-terrace property
Trade area over two levels (55)
Well-appointed trade garden (50+)
Net sales y/e 30.06.25 £309,401
SELLER REF 96098
Hop is located on Bank Street in the town of Rawtenstall in the borough of Rossendale, Lancashire. The town is located 15 miles north of Manchester and 22 miles east of Preston and is situated in the heart of the Rossendale Valley. In recent years, the area has become popular with visitors attracted to its historic buildings, dramatic landscapes and the East Lancashire Railway, a 12-mile heritage steam railway line running from Heywood in Greater Manchester to Rawtenstall.
The town is well connected with the M66 providing links to Greater Manchester and the M65 providing links to Preston and West Yorkshire, both via the A56. Rawtenstall also has an excellent public transport system with bus services running throughout the region.
Trade Areas
ENTRANCE leading to ground floor trade area with wood laminate flooring. 'L' shaped, wood constructed BAR SERVERY with feature fireplace now housing shelving and used as a bottle store. The bar offers a wide selection of locally brewed real ales and a fine selection of ciders, continental beers, wines and spirits. The room has stool and perimeter seating for 25 and is beautifully decorated and furnished throughout.
FIRST FLOOR
Additional well appointed trade area with carpet flooring and seating for 30.
BASEMENT
Providing storage, CELLAR and TWO WCs.
External
Accessed via the basement is the BEER GARDEN which is well appointed with cobbled flooring, seating for 50 and a sheltered area.
Hop is Rawtenstall's only micro pub specialising in local ales, continental beers, wines and spirits. It has a cosy and traditional ambiance. Our clients have operated the business since 2016 and are now offering both freehold and leasehold options to the market in order to focus on their other business interests or retirement. The business has a strong customer base (being supported by a regular local trade and by day trippers at weekends), a strong social media following and excellent online reviews.
Trading figures for the year ended 30th June 2025 show net sales of £309,401 with an adjusted net profit of £56,278. It is our opinion that this opportunity would suit a hands-on operator or a family team to build upon our clients' success to date.
A Premises Licence is held for the retail of alcohol:
09:00 - 00:00 - 7 days a week
Current opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00
Friday: 11:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
All mains services are connected.
Local Authority: Rossendale Council
Rateable Value: £7,200 from 1st April 2026 - the business is subject to Small Business Rates Relief
FREEHOLD £250,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
