Public Houses For Sale in the UK

Explore Public Houses for sale across the UK, including traditional pubs, bar‑restaurant venues, licensed premises, and mixed hospitality sites. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong footfall locations, and opportunities to modernise, expand trading hours, or diversify services, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.

15 Public Houses For Sale in the UK


Air Conditioned Bar and Restaurant in South London

New / Updated
Asking Price: £50,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, not far from Broadway, SW LONDON. We are advised by the vendor the business enjoyed a lucrative turnover which, we understand, the vendor is happy to discuss on inspection.

Leasehold

Large Restaurant and Pub with Car Park in Worcestershire

New / Updated
Asking Price: £795,000 Turnover: £4,000

Sought after position, WORCESTERSHIRE. AT PRESENT operated on a low key basis, offering terrific potential for further development in the right hands. We are further advised that the sales year ending March, 2025 showed £170,000 net of VAT.

FreeholdAccommodation Included

Restaurant & Bar in Sheffield

Asking Price: £72,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE. The sales when trading averaged £4,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)

Leasehold

Restaurant and Bar in Cardiff

Asking Price: £100,000 Turnover: £5,500

Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, CARDIFF, South Wales. The sales currently averages £5,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£1,000 via deliveries)

Leasehold

Hotel with Restaurant and Bar in Shepton Mallet

Asking Price: £105,000 Turnover: £3,600

Detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset. The sales currently averages £3,600 p.w. Sales for the period ending 30 April 2024 showed turnover of £179,294

Leasehold


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Why Buy a Public House?

Public houses remain one of the UK’s most established and consistently popular hospitality businesses, offering strong trade from locals, visitors, families, and community groups. Whether you’re looking for a traditional village pub, a town‑centre public house, a food‑led pub‑restaurant, or a mixed wet‑and‑dry operation, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on public houses for socialising, meals, events, and community gatherings - creating steady demand with clear peaks during evenings, weekends, and seasonal periods. Many public houses benefit from loyal local customer bases, strong margins on drinks, and additional revenue from food service, gardens, function rooms, accommodation, and extended opening hours.

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FAQ

1. What does a Public House (Pub) typically offer?
Pubs usually provide alcoholic and soft drinks, food menus, bar snacks, entertainment, seating areas, and a social environment for daytime, evening, and weekend trade.

2. How profitable are Public Houses?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £6,000 to £35,000+, depending on location, food offering, wet‑to‑dry sales mix, and footfall. Margins are strongest on draught products and spirits.

3. Who are the main customers for Pubs?
Customers include local residents, professionals, families, tourists, sports fans, and weekend social drinkers.

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