Tan Hill Inn

What Tan Hill Inn does

Tan Hill Inn is a privately operated historic public house located at Tan Hill, Reeth, Richmond, in the North Yorkshire Dales (DL11 6ED), at 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level, officially recognized as Britain's highest public house. The 17th-century establishment operates as a single-site hospitality venue employing 11-50 staff and serves a diverse mix of visitors including outdoor recreation enthusiasts (walkers and cyclists visiting the Yorkshire Dales National Park), live music and comedy attendees, wedding and private event clients, and gift/merchandise buyers. It generates revenue across six streams: food and beverage sales (restaurant and bar with locally sourced menus and real ales), accommodation in 12 classically decorated en-suite bedrooms, ticketed live events held 3+ days per week in a 175-capacity barn venue, bespoke wedding and private hire bookings, branded merchandise sold via shop.tanhillinn.com, and ancillary wild camping and caravan parking at £10 per person.

The inn's physical infrastructure includes an off-grid electricity system powered by an on-site generator (the property is not connected to the National Grid). Its digital technology stack is conventional and consumer-facing: a WordPress-hosted main website (tanhillinn.com) handling content, event ticketing, and table bookings; a Shopify-powered e-commerce merchandise store with international shipping and multi-currency support; third-party accommodation booking integrations with direct-book.com and FreeToBook; gift voucher sales via giftpro.co.uk; and active social media profiles across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. There is no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no disclosed API or AI capabilities.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through the physical venue, supplemented by event-driven acquisition (tribute acts, comedy nights, weddings) and digital channels for bookings and merchandise. Pricing is per-transaction: event tickets range £12-£19, wild camping/caravan parking is £10 per person, merchandise ranges from £6 (fudge) to £49 (premium hoodie). The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no investor base identified. It operates year-round, closing only on Christmas Day, and is GDPR-compliant with a designated Data Protection Officer.

Name

Tan Hill Inn

Legal name

Tan Hill Inn

Website

https://tanhillinn.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tan Hill Inn is a privately operated 17th-century public house at 1,732 feet in Yorkshire Dales, Britain's highest pub, serving walkers, cyclists, live music attendees, and wedding parties with 12 bedrooms, a 175-capacity event barn, and a Shopify-based merchandise store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Pub and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Rural pub hospitality
• Live music venue
• Yorkshire Dales accommodation
• Wedding venue hire
• Branded merchandise retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Barningham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar sales including locally sourced meals and real ales. Meals served Monday-Thursday 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm; Friday-Saturday 12pm-3:30pm and 5pm-8:45pm; Sunday 12pm-3:30pm and 5pm-8pm.
2. Accommodation: 12 classically decorated bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Check-in from 3pm, check-out at 10:30am. Breakfast served 8:30am-9:30am.
3. Events and Entertainment: Live music events, comedy nights, and private event bookings in the barn venue (capacity 175). Ticketed events range from £12-£19 per person.
4. Weddings and Private Hire: Barn wedding venue offering bespoke services including buffet, banquet, and full table service options. Venue has hosted impromptu gigs by Arctic Monkeys, Levellers, and Mark Ronson.
5. Merchandise and Online Shop: Branded merchandise including mugs, clothing, food items (fudge, biscuits, chocolate), homeware, and books sold via shop.tanhillinn.com. Free delivery on orders over £25.
6. Wild Camping and Caravan Parking: Wild camping at £10 per person (no electrics/showers), caravan parking at £10 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tan Hill Inn operates a single-location rural hospitality business offering accommodation in 12 en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar serving locally sourced food and real ales, a 175-capacity barn hosting live music events three or more days per week, wedding hosting, wild camping and caravan parking, and a Shopify-hosted online shop selling branded merchandise including mugs, clothing, books, and food items.

Product overview

Tan Hill Inn operates a single-location hospitality business offering accommodation (12 rooms), food & beverage services (restaurant and bar with real ales), event hosting (live music 3 days/week, comedy nights, weddings up to 175 guests), and wild camping. The business also maintains an e-commerce merchandise shop (hosted on Shopify) selling branded products including mugs, steins, tankards, clothing (hoodies, t-shirts, caps), homeware, books, and food/drink items (biscuits, fudge, chocolate, preserves). The merchandise shop represents an extension of the physical pub experience into branded consumer products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tan Hill Shop: Online merchandise store selling Tan Hill branded products including mugs, clothing, books, food items, and homeware.

Products and services

• Accommodation Twelve classically decorated en-suite bedrooms located at Britain's highest public house at 1,732 feet above sea level in the Yorkshire Dales. Dog-friendly rooms are available, with breakfast served 8:30am-9:30am and check-in from 3pm, check-out at 10:30am. Aimed at overnight visitors, walkers, cyclists, and tourists visiting the Yorkshire Dales.
• Food and Drink Restaurant and bar service serving seasonal, locally sourced produce, real ales and ciders at Britain's highest public house. Meals served Monday-Thursday 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm; Friday-Saturday 12pm-3:30pm and 5pm-8:45pm; Sunday 12pm-3:30pm and 5pm-8pm. Aimed at walk-in visitors, overnight guests, walkers, cyclists, and event attendees.
• Events and Live Music Live music events, comedy nights, and tribute band performances hosted in the 175-capacity barn venue 3+ days per week. Tickets range from £12 to £19 per person for events such as comedy nights, David Bowie tribute, and Alanis Morissette tribute shows. Aimed at live music fans, tribute band audiences, and comedy attendees across the UK.
• Weddings and Private Hire Bespoke wedding and private hire venue services in the historic 175-capacity barn, offering buffet, banquet, and full table service options in a unique, remote, and rustic Yorkshire Dales setting. The barn has hosted impromptu gigs by Arctic Monkeys, Levellers, and Mark Ronson. Aimed at couples planning ceremonies and organisers of private celebrations.
• Wild Camping and Caravan Parking Wild camping and caravan parking facilities adjacent to the inn's car park at £10 per person with no electrics or showers, offering scenic Yorkshire Dales views and dark skies. Basic toilet and shower facilities are available. Aimed at walkers, cyclists, and outdoor tourists visiting the Yorkshire Dales.
• Tan Hill Merchandise Shop Online e-commerce store (shop.tanhillinn.com) hosted on Shopify selling branded Tan Hill merchandise such as mugs, steins, tankards, clothing (hoodies, t-shirts, caps), homeware, books, and food and drink items (fudge, biscuits, chocolate, preserves). Ships internationally with USD, EUR and GBP pricing and free delivery on orders over £25. Aimed at visitors, fans, and gift purchasers globally.
• Chocolate Infusion Bars 100g chocolate bars in multiple flavours (Rocky Road, Stardust, White Chocolate Sparkling Wine & Raspberry, Rum & Raisin, and Salted Caramel) sold through the Tan Hill merchandise shop. Aimed at gift purchasers and souvenir buyers.
• Premium Hoodie Premium heavyweight black hoodie priced at £49.00, featuring a soft interior, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and adjustable drawstring hood. Sold through the Tan Hill merchandise shop. Aimed at visitors, fans, and gift purchasers.
• Tan Hill Ted Plush 30cm tall soft fur teddy bear mascot sold as a branded souvenir and gift item. Sold through the Tan Hill merchandise shop and featured in Bronze and Gold hampers. Aimed at gift purchasers and families.
• Hamper Bronze Mother's Day gift hamper combining a 30cm Tan Hill Ted Plush, a white ceramic mug with badge, and a ribboned luxury sweets bag. Individually priced at £31.10, representing a saving of over £6 versus the components. Sold through the Tan Hill merchandise shop.
• Hamper Gold Premium Mother's Day gift hamper bundling Tan Hill Ted Plush, a ceramic mug, luxury sweets, an infusion chocolate bar, a T-shirt, a mini Prosecco bottle, and a Snuggie fleece-lined hoodie. Represents over £100 in value with savings of over £15 versus the components. Sold through the Tan Hill merchandise shop.
• Tan Hill Inn Book Hardcover illustrated book (approximately 30x30cm) celebrating the history of Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest public house. Covers the inn's heritage including miners, packhorse traders, infamous characters, TV appearances, and the Northern Lights. Sold as a souvenir and gift item through the Tan Hill merchandise shop.
• Frosted Glass Tan Hill Inn Stein 425ml frosted glass handled stein, dishwasher safe, sold as branded drinkware through the Tan Hill merchandise shop. Aimed at visitors, beer enthusiasts, and gift purchasers.
• Drum of Mini Butter Shortbread Classic butter shortbread in drum packaging, 150g, sold as a branded food gift item through the Tan Hill merchandise shop. Aimed at gift purchasers and souvenir buyers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bell at Skenfrith: 17th-century Welsh coaching inn with rooms, restaurant, and event hosting. Directly comparable on heritage rural inn model and accommodation/F&B/event mix.
• The Inn at Whitewell: Historic Lancashire country inn in the Forest of Bowland with rooms, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable rural heritage inn offering set.
• The Samling Hotel: Boutique Lake District hotel set on a hilltop with restaurant and small-room count, similar high-altitude scenic positioning and food/accommodation duality.
• The Shibden Mill Inn: West Yorkshire heritage country inn with restaurant and rooms in a scenic valley location. Comparable character-led rural inn positioning and food-led accommodation model.
• The Gallivant: Small UK character hotel with restaurant and strong events/weddings positioning. Comparable in multi-stream revenue model and distinctive location-led marketing.
• The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-recognised Yorkshire country pub with rooms, restaurant and event hosting. Closest direct analogue: historic North Yorkshire inn combining dining, accommodation and local tourism draw.
• The Wild Boar Inn: Lake District country inn with rooms, restaurant, and event hosting in a scenic/remote setting. Comparable in offering mix (accommodation + F&B + events) and rural mountain positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Lygon Arms: Historic Cotswolds coaching inn/hotel with rooms, restaurant, and event/wedding hosting. Comparable heritage country-inn positioning with broader group infrastructure.
• Inn Collection Group: Multi-site operator of UK inns and pubs with rooms in the North of England and Scotland. Broader incumbent in the same country-pub-with-rooms category.
• Handpicked Hotels: UK collection of character hotels and inns in heritage/scenic settings. Broader incumbent covering similar rural-heritage accommodation plus F&B and events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tanhillinn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwZYzH-RmE_vDczrQC3zKdA
• Facebookfacebook.com/tanhillinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/thetanhillinn_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tan-hill-inn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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