It feels as if pubs are becoming an endangered species in the UK, with current figures by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) claiming that the first six months of 2018 saw the closure of 476 pubs – a rate of around 18 a week.
Nevertheless, although pubs no longer proliferate in the way they did 50 years ago, there are still plenty of ex more...
Nevertheless, although pubs no longer proliferate in the way they did 50 years ago, there are still plenty of exciting opportunities for buyers with the drive and determination to build a profitable business. It’s a pretty diverse category, with licensed businesses to suit every level of aspiration, budget and niche but before you start searching for pubs for sale, consider first whether you want to enter into a pub tenancy (usually renting from a pubco or brewery), buy a leasehold (with a brewery tie) or purchase your pub outright on a freehold basis. A freehold pub will be more expensive to buy but you’ll also have more freedom over what you sell and how much you charge.
You should have some experience of working in a bar or pub before buying one and even when purchasing an existing venture, you will need a personal licence in order to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. Running a pub is very much a lifestyle business: you’ll have the advantage of being your own boss and working in a social environment that’s usually at the heart of your local community. It’s a big commitment, but it can be fun, profitable, and rewarding, if you're well prepared and work hard.
When you’re ready to search for pubs for sale, make sure you do your homework. Perform an online search for customer reviews and see how it fares with the public. Find out what the wet/dry business and look at how profits can be maximised – could you serve more covers, for example? Does the pub have rooms to let? If so, are there any opportunities to extend this aspect of the business?
Worcestershire
A rare opportunity to own an already profitable Craft Brewery that has only been in operation for a short time. Poised for huge growth, and relocatable anywhere in the UK.
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, prime location retail outlet currently trading is ideally suited for a variety of uses and comes with a Full Premises Licence for both On and Off Sales of Alcohol.
Nottingham
Popular busy bar on main high street opening till late.
Hull & Surrounding
Thriving sports based Pub Dart with lots of loyal teams from Snooker, Pool, Darts and even a Pigeon Club includes car parking plus a beautiful beer garden, Licenced from 10.00am till 3.30am.
Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright & Dalbeattie
The Star Hotel is a small family-run hotel in the village of Twynholm in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. With a community bar, restaurant & en suite accommodation
Matlock & Bakewell
PRICE REDUCTION The Red Lion is a 17 th Century Coaching Hotel set on the edge the Peak District south of MatlockAvailable as a lease or or free house purchase
Workington, Whitehaven & Surrounding
For sale is a large and spacious freehold public house which is currently closed (November 2018). There is immense opportunity to re-open what was a successful licensed business.
Porthmadog, Pwllheli & Surrounding
I am selling a well established and business in the Rurel location which we have run for nearly 50 years
Ascot
Mobile Events BusinessAscot, BerkshireSale: £45,000 T/O: £87,000www.cocktailhour.co.ukEstablished: 2011
Worcester, Droitwich & Surrounding
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Camden
Comprising a long established café with wine bar. The wine bar is mainly centred in the basement of the premises which is entered via a wide staircase and the café which is mainl
Kingston upon Thames
A4 - Established Bar in Putney / Wandsworth
Norwich & Surrounding
Reduced Asking Price - vanity bar & lounge Norwich is located on the popular prince of wales road in norwich
Falmouth, Helston & Penryn
Most southerly bar and restaurant on mainland UK; 42 cover restaurant and large beer garden
This business is no longer available
Harrogate, Ripon & Knaresborough
Beautiful country pub . Recently renovated. Trade building year on year but change in personal circumstances forces sale. 50 seater main restaurant with 25 seater bar
Pontypridd, Pontyclun & Porth
REHEARSAL ROOMS AND LICENSED LIVE VENUE. A licensed 100 capacity, fully equipped live venue with 4x fully soundproofed, fully equipped music rehearsal rooms. Consistent customer base.