Wilsons, 6 West Sandgate, Scarborough, YO11 1QL
Key Features
- Large Trading Area
- 6 En Suite Letting Rooms
- Owners Living Accommodation
- Less than 500ft from the seafront
- Grade II Listed - Built in 1693
- Energy Rating C
- Christie & Co Ref: 5455537
Description
Description
Wilsons is an established, listed public house with a large bar area, commercial kitchen and six letting rooms offering any prospective buyer the opportunity to be open and trading almost straightaway. The current owners are selling due to retirement and wish to sell the freehold, with vacant possession.
LocationWilsons is situated in Scarborough’s Old Town area and less than a two minute walk from Scarborough seafront which is less than 200m away. The premises offers views across the South Bay from the outside terrace. Scarborough is one of the most popular Yorkshire coastal towns with over two million visitors every year. The seaside town is full of history and attractions, including the largest open air theatre in Europe.
Ground Floor• Large bar/restaurant area
• Customer toilets
• Fitted commercial kitchen
• Access to rear yard
First Floor:
• Two double en suite letting rooms
• Utility room with plumbing for washing machine
Second Floor:
• Three double en suite letting rooms
• One family sized en suite letting room
Basement
• Large beer cellar with ample storage space
Property sold as seen excluding personal items, such as pictures, brass ware, some items stored in the cellar.
Owner's/Manager's AccommodationLocated on the first floor and comprising:
• Large lounge with bay window enjoying views across South Bay
• Fitted kitchen
• Large double en suite bath/shower room
• Dressing room
• Access to the licensed roof terrace
Wilsons is ideally situated close to Scarborough’s South Bay sea front and offers an excellent opportunity for any prospective buyer to operate a successful bar/restaurant in a sought-after and ideal location. The letting rooms offer the option to run a B&B, alongside all day food/wet sales trade from tourists and locals. As Scarborough is an all year round tourist destination there is the potential for any new owners to give the premises a true identity, that will draw visitors and locals to it e.g. a themed pub, sports bar, real ale or restaurant.
The property is in a condition where a buyer just needs to add their own stamp to the site and brand it as they wish. In previous years the business has been run as a successful licensed bar with accompanying food operation and a live music venue. A lovely premises that offers the perfect opportunity for anyone with a vision to make and develop a successful business.
TenureFreehold - Free of tie.
Business RatesConfirmation of business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
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