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Grazing Harts New
Greaves Sike Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 7RR
Annual Rent: £46,000
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Car Park
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Childrens Play Area
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Restaurant/Dining
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Wi-Fi
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Dog Friendly
Property details
Originally built in 1936, the venue has undergone several refurbishments to create a modern, welcoming setting
- It sits in a rural hilltop position with views across the Don Valley and surrounding countryside
Today, it operates primarily as a gastro pub / bar & restaurant, blending traditional pub features with a more food-led offer.
️ Food & Drink Offer
- Serves British pub cuisine with a mix of:
- Classic dishes (pies, steaks, Sunday roasts)
- Contemporary casual dining options
- Offers:
- Lunch, dinner, and brunch service
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
- Drinks range includes:
- Real ales and craft beers
- Gins, whiskies, wines, and cocktails
Sunday roasts and generous portion sizes are frequently highlighted by customers as a key draw.
Atmosphere & Facilities
- Designed around a rustic, cosy pub feel, with features such as:
- Log-burning stove
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Beer garden with scenic views
- Key facilities:
- Dog-friendly (including bar areas)
- Family-friendly with children’s play area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking on site
It attracts a mix of:
- Local diners
- Families
- Walkers and cyclists stopping off in the countryside
Private Accommodation
Well decorated and spaciuos living accommodation on the first floor.
It consists of 3 bedrooms, Kitchen, Lounge and bathroom.
Ideal for a couple or family.
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Catering Kitchen
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
1. Strong Food-Led Background
- Experience in gastro pub or casual dining operations
- Ability to deliver:
- Consistent, high-quality pub classics
- Strong Sunday roast execution
- Comfortable managing fresh food menus and kitchen standards
The site is clearly food-first, so culinary credibility is essential.
2. Destination Pub Operator Mindset
- Understands how to run a “drive-to” rural venue
- Skilled at:
- Creating reasons to visit (not relying on passing trade)
- Building a reputation beyond immediate locality
Needs to think marketing + experience, not just operations.
3. Family & Community Focused
- Experience attracting:
- Families
- Local regulars
- Able to maximise:
- Sunday lunches
- Early evening dining
- School holiday trade
Should build repeat local loyalty plus occasion visits.
4. Leisure & Lifestyle Operator
- Understands appeal to:
- Walkers
- Cyclists
- Dog owners
- Can enhance:
- Outdoor offer
- Informal bar trade
Needs to tap into the countryside lifestyle market.
5. Balanced Wet & Dry Operator
- Confident managing both:
- Quality food
- Strong drink sales (real ales, G&Ts, premium drinks)
- Able to drive:
- Bar trade outside dining peaks
- Evening social occasions
Not purely restaurant-led—needs bar energy too.
6. Outdoor Space Maximiser
- Skilled at utilising:
- Beer garden
- Scenic views
- Can create:
- Summer events
- Outdoor dining experiences
Key to unlocking seasonal revenue.
7. Events & Experience Driven
- Comfortable running:
- Live music
- Quiz nights
- Small functions/events
- Able to create a calendar of reasons to visit
Essential to extend dwell time and frequency.
8. Hands-On Leadership Style
- Visible, customer-facing operator
- Strong team builder:
- Service standards
- Friendly atmosphere (key customer expectation)
Service consistency is crucial for reputation.
9. Commercial & Standards Focus
- Controls:
- Food margins
- Labour costs
- Stock management
- Maintains:
- Cleanliness
- Consistent guest experience
Important given mixed reviews around consistency.
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