If you’ve ever sat in a pub and dreamed of running your own, this could be your chance. There are an array of watering holes up for sale across the Midlands at the moment if you’re willing to take the plunge.
They include a popular micropub with a “loyal customer base” and a “traditional village pub” offering wet sales only. Guide prices start from £55,000, going up to £645,000 for a boozer near Merry Hill shopping centre.
Below you’ll find our pick of those currently on the market. The majority also have living accommodation upstairs, meaning you could just fall out of bed to go work.
Bush Inn
Where: 2 Buffery Road, Dudley, DY2 8ED
Price: £350,000
The Bush Inn is in the Dixons Green area of Dudley and has two trading areas on the ground floor, plus a function room. Upstairs there is six bedrooms, including two with ensuite bathrooms. It also has a small parking area for 15 cars.
Blue Bell
Where: 423 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2QQ
Price: £445,000
This end-of-terrace pub has two bar areas on the ground floor, where there is also access to a sheltered area and beer garden. The first floor has five bedrooms that provide owner’s accommodation. Trading hours are noon-11pm, Monday to Sunday.
Bridge Tavern
Where: 2-3 Bentley Lane, Willenhall, WV12 4AA
Price: £295,000
This is a “substantial” three-storey, detached pub which can accommodate in excess of 60 covers. The private accommodation features two double bedrooms, lounge, bathroom and domestic kitchen on the first floor, while there are three double bedrooms and a small store on the second floor, although the upper floors are said to be in “poor condition and require investment”.
Elephant and Castle
Where: 250 Cradley Road, Cradley Heath, DY2 9SW
Price: £250,000
The trading area of this pub – pictured above – consists of “an irregular room with a bar area” at one end and a lounge area at the other, both serviced by a central bar. The pub has a total seating capacity of approximately 50 covers. It also has two bedrooms on the first floor, plus a lounge, bathroom and a domestic kitchen. The pub also boasts a “good sized” rear garden accessed from the pub by a small patio area and a small parking area for five cars.
Garibaldi Inn
Where: 19 Cross Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3XE
Price: £510,000
This Grade II listed property is half a mile from Stourbridge ton centre and has 80 covers in total. Its trading hours are 11am-11pm, Monday to Saturday and noon-11pm on Sunday.
Hazelwood
Where: 128 Ironstone Rd, Burntwood, WS7 1LY
Price: £450,000
This is advertised as a “hugely successful public house members club” with “high turnover and profitability”. It also offers outside seating, private parking and accommodation for owners.
King William
Where: 16 Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2EY
Price: £645,000
This two storey, detached pub is close to Dudley town centre and Merry Hill. It has a bar area, lounge and kitchen on the ground floor and three bedrooms upstairs. It also has parking for 30 cars.
Plough Inn
Where: Station Road, Oswestry, SY10 7SX
Price: £295,950
Offering wet sales only, this is dubbed a “traditional village pub”. However there is “huge scope” to introduce food as it does have a lounge, restaurant and dining room.
Unicorn
Where: Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DU
Price: £395,000
This character 16th century hostelry in Shropshire features three period bars/restaurants. It also has four letting bedrooms and riverside gardens.
Whippet Inn
Where: 21 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JP
Price: £54,995
This “highly rated” micropub has a “loyal customer base who love their craft beers”. Low staff requirement, nil business rates and the offer of a business handover are listed as key selling points. There is also scope to extend current trading hours, add bar snacks and increase music nights.