Cooper Street, Hopeman, Moray

Nestled in the heart of the charming coastal village of Hopeman, the Braemou Inn presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving hospitality business in one of Scotland’s most desirable seaside locations. Known as the “Riviera of the North,” this picturesque village is famed for its sandy beaches, bottlenosed dolphins, dramatic sandstone cliffs, rich wildlife, and the renowned Moray Coastal Trail. A haven for walkers, cyclists, dog lovers, and holidaymakers, Hopeman combines natural beauty with a tranquil lifestyle and strong year-round visitor appeal.

The Business

Trading successfully on a daily basis, the Braemou Inn is well-established as a vibrant hub for the community and visitors alike. It offers a popular public house, restaurant, beer garden, ensuring diverse and robust revenue streams. The restaurant is currently leased, providing a reliable additional income alongside sales from the busy public bar.

The Public Bar is a well-stocked, welcoming space offering beers, wines, and spirits alongside pool table, darts, bandit, jukebox, TV screens, and adaptable live music area. With comfortable seating, a wood-burning stove, and male and female accessible toilets, it is a key gathering point for locals, tourists, and returning visitors to the nearby caravan park. It is also home to the village darts team and the base for Hopeman Football Club.

The Restaurant with fully fitted kitchen adjoins the public bar but is separated by a door giving a private, intimate setting with ambience and decoration of the surrounding area, which currently serves from Wednesday through to Sunday. Serving lunches, evening meals, Sunday roast, teas, coffees and takeaway option with any bookings at weekends being strongly advised to make in advance for the weekends. Outdoor dining and drinking is also available in the beer garden, a must in the summer months. The restaurant area is also dog friendly.

The Beer Garden is a focal point of the village and is well used from both locals and visitors alike. A popular stopping point for walkers on the Moray Coastal Trail with ample seating for over 100 people. Outdoor beer cellar with store room, ideal for keg cooling in the winter with full air conditioning for the warmer months.

A self-contained one-bedroom apartment is located adjacent to the main building, set at the edge of the beer garden. The accommodation includes a comfortable sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, spacious shower room, and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Additional features include a floored attic space and telephone connections. Currently used as private residential accommodation, it offers excellent potential to be converted into a long- or short-term holiday let, providing an attractive additional income stream.

The main property occupies the two upper floors above the public bar and restaurant, offering spacious three-bedroom owner’s accommodation. It comprises a comfortable sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower, laundry room, and a small office. Currently used as private living space, this area could be readily adapted for use as guest letting rooms or converted into an Airbnb, providing further income potential.

The Braemou Inn presents a bright, clean, and spacious exterior, prominently positioned at the start of Cooper Street, just off Harbour Street, and surrounded by a variety of village shops and amenities—all within easy walking distance.

The coastal village of Hopeman exudes charm and offers an idyllic lifestyle setting. Located on the Moray Coast, the village boasts two stunning sandy beaches, a pleasure harbour, park, golf course, bowling green, and breathtaking sea views.

Hopeman provides excellent local facilities, including a primary school with a roll of 142, while secondary education is available just a few miles away in Lossiemouth or Elgin. The village is well connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns, train stations at Elgin and Forres only a 10-minute drive away, and Inverness just 40 minutes by car, offering both international air travel and onward rail connections.

Situated in this sought-after coastal location, the Braemou Inn is ideally placed to attract year-round trade from both visitors and the local community, providing a strong and consistent income opportunity.