If you’ve always longed to run a bar, there are plenty of options available, from slick city-centre artisan gin bars to traditional bar-bistros in chichi market towns across the country. And, while more than more...
If you’ve always longed to run a bar, there are plenty of options available, from slick city-centre artisan gin bars to traditional bar-bistros in chichi market towns across the country. And, while more than 11,000 pubs and bars have closed over the last ten years, the total turnover has remained steady, as other establishments benefit from the consolidation.
Obviously, it’s not all beer and skittles – bar owners can expect to work long hours and will have to tune into their customers’ preferences and react quickly to changing tastes. You don’t necessarily have to run the business just because you own it but if you plan to be hands-off, you’ll need to ensure you have a team of skilled, trusted managers who can run the bar on your behalf. Consider what kind of bar you’d like to run. Can you see yourself in a fashionable urban cocktail bar or presiding over a selection of craft beers? Whatever your preference, you’ll need to make sure you have an audience.
Bar owners are usually sociable people who enjoy working in a busy, entertaining environment that’s a million miles away from a 9-to-5 desk job in an office. In terms of its investment potential, running a bar can be a rewarding profession: it’s a cash business with high-margin sales and the ability to provide a profitable income within a relatively short payback period.
You’ll likely find bars for sale in every category, but you’ll need to approach any potential purchase with caution. Don’t skimp on due diligence and make sure the bar is compliant with all the necessary legal and local regulations. Consider the amount of capital you can call on, especially in the early days, as one of the main reason’s bars fail is due to being undercapitalized. You’ll pay more for a bar that’s doing well but you’ll also be able to rely on a more reliable income from the first day.
Chesterfield
This extremely popular village Free of Tie Public House is new to the market, with the current owners reluctantly looking to sell to focus on other business interests
Dunblane, Callander, Lochearnhead & Surrounding
This beautifully presented, popular Whisky
Nottingham
Popular busy bar on main high street opening till late.
West Sussex
For Sale is a popular and highly recommended Bistro Business that is located in West Sussex. The reason for the sale is the owners are looking to relocate outside the UK.
Milton Keynes
An exciting and rare opportunity to own this hugely successful Brasserie business located in the popular, sought after location of Woburn. Personal reasons force sale.
Hackney
New to the market, is this well-established Coffee Shop. With a fantastic reputation and a loyal customer base. Relocation forces the vendor to sell the business.
Ascot
Mobile Events BusinessAscot, BerkshireSale: £45,000 T/O: £87,000www.cocktailhour.co.ukEstablished: 2011
Derby
For sale this respected Pub which is located in Derbyshire, Since ownership the owners have continually invested in new equipment and fixtures & fittings
Kingston upon Thames
A4 - Established Bar in Putney / Wandsworth
Falmouth, Helston & Penryn
Most southerly bar and restaurant on mainland UK; 42 cover restaurant and large beer garden
Gosport & Fareham
**REDUCED PRICE** Fully Relocatable and desirable event caterers. Currently focused on the wedding market but the trailer can be put to almost any use.
Manchester & Surrounding
Operating as a sophisticated yet welcoming bar, club and lounge since 2012, the venue has enjoyed immense popularity amongst its wide-ranging clientele, favoured as the perfect place to host events fo...
Taunton, Bridgwater & Burnham-on-Sea
For over 20 years, the bar has been a staple meeting place within the community and in particular a social gathering point for holiday home owners. For the past 2 years, the bar has been managed in it...
Since 2008, the business has been serving the general public, operating as a café by day and bar by night. Excellent customer service and a relaxed atmosphere in the business’s sizeable premises has b...
Matlock & Bakewell
Through offering high quality drink, the business has amassed a strong customer following and reputation. With minimal overheads and high annual turnover, this is a profitable platform for a new buy...
Now available to the market is this incredible private hire venue situated in the heart of Manchester’s major nightlife hub. Operating as a sophisticated yet welcoming bar, club and lounge since 2012...
The business for sale is a fully licensed, refurbished bar and bistro based in Somerset from large, inviting premises. For over 20 years, the bar has been a staple meeting place within the communi...
Preston, Leyland & Chorley
There are not many opportunities to buy busy, award winning city centre pubs with a sizeable customer base for less than a six figure sum. So this offer is one not to be missed. All in all, this b...