Licenced Trade, Pubs & Clubs, Copmanthorpe, North Yorkshire

Sports and Social Club in York for Sale

Set within the very heart of the highly regarded village of Copmanthorpe, just four miles south-west of the historic city of York, this substantial and thriving sports and social venue represents a rare opportunity to acquire a successful and well-established business that lies at the centre of community life.

Copmanthorpe is a popular and affluent village with a population of approximately 4,000 residents, combining a strong residential base with excellent local amenities, schools and clubs, and easy access to York and the surrounding road/motorway network. The village has long been recognised for its strong community spirit, and facilities such as the Recreation Centre play a central role in bringing together residents of all ages through sport, leisure and social events.

Occupying an extensive site on Barons Crescent and approached through a large public car park serving both the recreation grounds and the centre itself, the business enjoys excellent accessibility, benefiting from constant footfall generated by the wide range of sporting and community activities taking place across the site. The Recreation Centre sits within a complex of facilities including football pitches, cricket grounds, tennis courts and other leisure amenities, all of which contribute to regular and consistent custom throughout the year.

The business itself operates as a highly successful sports bar, events venue and community hub, achieving an impressive average weekly turnover in the region of £8,000 to £9,000, underpinned by a combination of bar sales, sporting usage and function hire. It enjoys strong profit margins and a loyal customer base, reflecting its established reputation within the village and surrounding area. Additional income is derived from a room within the premises which is currently sub-let, providing a steady rental return of £250 per calendar month.

Internally, the premises provide extensive and highly adaptable accommodation. Entrance is gained via a welcoming lobby area with separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s toilet facilities, leading through to the main bar. The bar itself is arranged in an L-shape, which connects the principal seating area with an adjoining games room, where customers can enjoy pool and darts, creating a relaxed and sociable environment that encourages repeat local trade.
To the rear of the main bar is a small kitchen, offering scope for expansion of the food side of the business, an area which is currently underutilised and presents clear potential for additional revenue growth.
Beyond the licensed areas, the wider facility is particularly impressive, reflecting the site’s dual role as both a sporting and social destination. The sports accommodation includes dedicated changing facilities for ladies and gentlemen, supplemented by accessible W.C.’s and a “Jack & Jill” style shower room, allowing the venue to comfortably cater for multiple teams and fixtures.

A standout feature of the property is the exceptionally spacious sports hall – a truly versatile area which is used not only for indoor sporting activities but also regularly transformed into a function suite. When dressed for events, this space provides an excellent setting for a wide variety of occasions including private parties, celebrations, conferences and large-scale gatherings. With capacity to accommodate significant numbers, the hall positions the business as one of the key function venues within the locality.

Externally, the centre continues to impress. A covered verandah provides an attractive outdoor seating area, offering customers a pleasant space to relax whilst overlooking the adjoining sports fields. This feature is particularly popular during warmer months and during sporting events, further enhancing the overall customer experience and increasing dwell time.

The business is widely regarded as one of the most versatile leisure venues in the area, offering a mix of everyday bar trade, or