Lincolnshire Otter - Gainsborough

Overview: The Lincolnshire Otter is a large, family-friendly, food-led pub in Gainsborough. Known for great-value food and drink, live sport and its welcoming atmosphere, it attracts families, couples, local residents and casual diners throughout the week. With weekly sales of around £13,500 and a 60/40 food-to-drink split, this is a strong opportunity for the right operator to build on an established business.

The business: The pub offers spacious trading areas alongside a large car park and beer garden, making it well suited to family dining, social occasions and larger groups. Its strong food offer, broad customer base and large residential catchment provide solid foundations for regular repeat trade.

The opportunity: The next operator can build on the Lincolnshire Otter’s established food-led position while continuing to grow sales and customer frequency. Key opportunities include strengthening family dining, maximising the beer garden and outdoor trade, and developing live sport and social occasions to increase visits across the week.

Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for an experienced operator or team with strong food-led pub experience, confident leadership skills and the commercial drive to deliver consistently great hospitality while growing an already established business.

What’s in it for you? 26% share of weekly sales excluding VAT, plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35,000 released weekly. Low ingoing costs start with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner’s accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.

Ready to take the next step? Run the Lincolnshire Otter and build on an established food-led pub with plenty of potential to grow family dining, social occasions and repeat visits. If you’re ready to take on a busy community business and make it your own, enquire today.