Leisure and hospitality specialist Sidney Phillips is proud to bring The Lantern in Martin to the market.
The Lantern is a beautiful country inn nestled in the East Kent countryside a short drive from the nearby towns of Deal, Dover and St Margaret's Bay. The business is very much the focal point of the area, which is well-known for its stunning countryside, beaches, coastal walks and cycle routes, as well as being a stones throw from attractions such as Dover Castle, Samphire Hoe and the ancient city of Canterbury. A short drive from The Lantern are the championship golf courses at Royal St George, Princes Golf Club and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, all of which draw in groups of enthusiasts on weekends away to the area.
Due to its position on the High Speed rail service between London and Kent the area has become a popular haunt with day trippers who can be at Martin Mill station from London in little over an hour.
The property was bought in 2016 as a dated village pub requiring heavy investment, which has now been transformed into a high quality destination venue equipped with a range of top quality equipment and antiquities. The fabric and aesthetics of the property have been wisely invested in, with nearly all profits reinvested into the property. It is presented to a superb standard throughout, down to the finest detail.
The property benefits from three internal trade areas serviced by two trade kitchens, an expansive outside trade space with letting yurt, and two bedroom accommodation/holiday let.
The Lantern has become a very popular destination venue, well-known for its high-quality food and drink offering focused on a fresh to order menu from local seasonal produce, and the bar boasts 16 taps offering a range of local and world beers, wines and cocktails.
Due to its commutability from London, it has become very popular with day trippers and celebrities whom enjoy the tranquil surroundings and live music in the garden. The business has recently branched out to offer exclusive bookings of the property for weddings, which is rapidly growing in demand.
The freehold interest of this thriving business is available off an asking price of £1,300,000.
For further information about this business for sale, please contact Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk. You can also view the property on our website by clicking here or search other pubs for sale.
June 2025