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Sell My Pub
Sell your pub or bar with no upfront fees. We list your pub across all 5 major UK platforms, manage confidentiality with NDAs, and only charge a success fee when your sale completes. Pubs represent one of the most active sectors in UK business sales.
How to Value Your Pub
Pubs are typically valued at 2x–4x EBITDA for leasehold operations. Freehold pubs carry significant additional property value and are often valued using a combination of trading income and the underlying bricks-and-mortar value. A tied pub operating under a pubco agreement may achieve a lower multiple than a free-of-tie operation.
Listed Across All 5 Major UK Platforms
Your pub listing is advertised simultaneously on BusinessesForSale.com, Rightbiz, Daltons Business, Business Sale Report and Bizsale.co.uk — the UK's five biggest business-for-sale marketplaces, collectively reaching hundreds of thousands of registered buyers.
Professional Information Memorandum
Every listing includes a professionally written Information Memorandum — a detailed document presenting your pub to prospective buyers. It covers your trading history, financials, operations and growth potential.
NDA Protection on Every Enquiry
Every buyer must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving any details about your pub. Your identity, location and financial information remain completely confidential until you choose to reveal them.
No Upfront Fees — Ever
Listing your pub is completely free. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees, no marketing fees and no monthly charges. You only pay our success fee when your business successfully completes.
Experienced UK Business Brokers
Our team are experienced business brokers who have sold businesses across every sector and every region of the UK. We guide you through every stage — from valuation and listing, to buyer qualification, negotiation and completion.
Key Value Drivers
- Freehold or free-of-tie status — both significantly increase buyer appeal
- Diversified revenue: wet trade, food, accommodation, events
- Strong community presence and local regular trade
- Full premises licence including late night and outside areas
- Commercial kitchen and function room facilities
- Solid wet sales figures with consistent weekly takings
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to obtain a formal release from a pubco tie before marketing
- Not disclosing the full details of any existing loan-to-tie arrangements
- Overvaluing based on freehold property alone without regard for trading performance
- Listing with unexpired short lease terms without addressing this upfront
- Underestimating TUPE obligations when staff transfer with the business
Who Buys This Type of Business?
Pub buyers range from experienced licensed trade operators, local families seeking a lifestyle business, hospitality groups expanding their estate, and property investors attracted by freehold value. The free-of-tie freehold pub market attracts the strongest competition, with multiple qualified buyers often emerging for well-priced sites.
UK Market Demand
The UK pub market has seen genuine consolidation, but profitable community pubs remain in strong demand. Buyers are returning with confidence following several years of uncertainty, and well-run freehold freeholds with food trade are particularly sought after. The sub-£500k freehold market consistently sees fast sales.
Common Questions
What is my pub worth in 2025?
Leasehold pubs typically sell for 2x–4x EBITDA. Freehold pubs carry the added property value on top, and valuations vary widely depending on turnover, location and whether the pub is tied or free-of-tie. Contact us for a free, sector-specific valuation.
Can I sell a tied pub?
Yes. Tied pubs (operated under a pubco agreement) can be sold, but buyers must take on the tie. You'll need your pubco's consent and a formal release process in some cases. We advise speaking to your pubco early in the process.
How long does it take to sell a pub in the UK?
Most well-priced pubs sell within 6–12 months. Freehold pubs with food trade sell fastest. We recommend having 3 years of accounts, your premises licence, and lease or title deeds ready before listing.
Do staff transfer when I sell my pub?
Yes — under TUPE regulations, employees who are employed in the business at the point of sale transfer to the buyer on their existing terms. Both seller and buyer need to follow the correct consultation process. Your solicitor will advise on TUPE compliance.
What happens to my premises licence when I sell my pub?
The premises licence stays with the premises, not the person. The buyer will need to apply for a transfer of the designated premises supervisor (DPS) to their personal licence holder. We recommend both parties engage licensing solicitors early.
What is the success fee?
Our success fee is only payable when contracts exchange and your sale successfully completes. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees and no monthly charges. Contact us for our current fee structure.
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