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Black Hat
Church Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DR
Annual Rent: £77,000
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Beer Garden
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Letting Rooms
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The Black Hat is a well-established pub in Ilkley, set in a prime position just off The Grove, the town’s bustling high street. Known for its mix of loyal locals, weekend visitors, and tourists exploring the famous Ilkley Moor, this stylish Yorkshire pub offers a unique blend of contemporary design and cosy charm.
Inside, you’ll find inviting bar and dining areas, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and a reputation for delivering quality food and drink – making this a true turnkey hospitality opportunity for an experienced operator.
Beyond its thriving pub trade, The Black Hat also benefits from several boutique-style letting rooms. Finished to a high standard, they provide an additional income stream and attract overnight guests, business travellers, and weekend tourists alike. This combination of food, drink, and accommodation has established The Black Hat as a destination pub with rooms in Ilkley.
With high footfall, strong visitor numbers, and the support of a thriving local economy, The Black Hat presents a rare chance to take on a multi-revenue hospitality business in one of Yorkshire’s most desirable towns.
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Cask Ale
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Catering Kitchen
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Team Games
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Live Entertainment
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Black Hat in Ilkley is best suited to an experienced publican, pub manager, or hospitality operator with both a flair for customer service and the commercial drive to maximise the full potential of this impressive venue. Situated in an affluent spa town that attracts a mix of loyal residents, visiting walkers, and weekend tourists, the right operator will know how to appeal to different audiences throughout the week and deliver consistently high standards.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience running a quality pub, bar, or hospitality venue with rooms, combining premium service with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. A strong background in food-led pubs is essential, as Ilkley’s discerning customers expect a reliable, consistent menu that can also be used as a draw to attract new visitors. Alongside this, the operator should be confident in drinks retailing – from well-kept cask ales and craft beers to a carefully curated wine and cocktail offer.
To succeed, the operator will need an entrepreneurial mindset: the ability to create and market events, launch seasonal promotions, and build partnerships that keep The Black Hat at the heart of the Ilkley community. Strong social media and marketing skills will also be vital to connect with locals and attract footfall from visitors across Yorkshire and beyond.
With its boutique letting rooms, the pub offers an additional income stream – making experience in managing guest accommodation highly valuable. The successful operator will understand how to deliver first-class service standards, ensuring guests leave with positive impressions, repeat business, and strong online reviews.
Above all, the right publican will be a hands-on, customer-focused leader with commercial acumen, able to see The Black Hat not just as a pub, but as a destination hospitality business in Ilkley – bringing together food, drink, and accommodation in one of Yorkshire’s most desirable towns.
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