Star Pubs & Bars
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.