The Victoria, Station Road, Cattal, York, YO26 8EB

A substantial freehold public house that occupies a prominent position adjacent to Cattal railway station and has established itself as a food-led village / destination pub. Offering a range of characterful trading areas together with well-presented dining facilities, the property successfully caters for both local customers and visitors alike.

The Victoria is ideally located in the village of Cattal, which sits just south of the A59 and west of the A1(M). The Pub is situated within the Yorkshire Golden Triangle, with the city of York c.11 miles to the east and the popular market town of Harrogate c.12 miles west. The area attracts an affluent catchment of commuters, visitors and destination diners, making it a popular hospitality location.

The Victoria also benefits from a highly accessible location, with Cattal railway station situated immediately adjacent to the pub. Regular direct services connect both York and Leeds, with journey times of approximately 15 minutes and 33 minutes respectively. The station provides around 20 daily services in each direction, extending the pub's catchment to commuters, visitors and destination diners from across the region.

The trade space is divided in to four main areas offering 84 covers, most of which are utilised for dining. There is a back-bar which is predominantly reserved for private dining.

Ancillary areas include a large commercial grade catering kitchen with separate prep area and pot wash, customer toilets and a large basement cellar.

Fixtures and fittings are included with the exception of items that are personal to our client.

There is a large car park for c.50 cars. The pub also benefits from an attractive and well laid out trade garden which offers seating for 100+ customers as well as a 60ft x 20ft garage currently used for storage.

Roughly half of the site is completely unused, other than for overflow parking, providing a huge amount of development potential.

There is a flat at first floor level which briefly comprises; lounge, kitchen-diner, three bedrooms and separate bathroom.

Opportunities to acquire freehold public houses in such advantageous trading locations seldom present themselves to market.

The Victoria has been in the same private ownership for the past 21 years. Our client is offering The Victoria for sale as they wish to move onto new pastures after 41 years in the hospitality industry.

The business is well run with a healthy turnover and profit whilst still having lots of scope for development and growth under new management and operating hours. The large plot offers opportunity for camping / glamping pods STPP.

The pub is owner-operated by our client (front of house), who is accompanied by a small team of full and part-time staff.

Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2026 show a net turnover of £502,570 producing adjusted net profits of £74,037 having allowed for depreciation, private motor expenses, equipment hire, inter-company rent and Directors remuneration.

Net turnover for the period 1st April 2026 - 1st June 2026 was £126,868*

*It should be noted that the owners have taken a very deliberate lifestyle decision to take more holidays and trade less hours. The Victoria was closed for 6 weeks during 25/26 resulting in an approximate turnover loss of £66,000.00. They also closed in the last week of July and the first week in August resulting in an approximate turnover loss of £22,000.00.

Trade split 62% food / 38% wet

Wednesday - Saturday
4.00pm - 10.30pm

Sunday
12.00noon - 7.00pm

The pub has massive potential to trade for longer hours, but our client chooses not to do so that he can spend time away from the pursuing his hobbies and spending time with family.

The Victoria only has a very basic social media presence and does not do any paid advertising.

A planning application has been made to Harrogate Borough Council for the construction of 4,000 new homes as well as two Primary Schools along with other amenities. The Victoria and the train station are at the heart of the proposed development which we has been given the green light.

More information about the proposed development can be found at

The Rateable Value as per the April 2026 list is £28,000. Confirmation of actual rates payable should be sought from the Local Authority.

Premises Licence.