Pubs, Bars & Restaurants For Sale Across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset
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Our licensed business team handles the sale of pubs, bars and restaurants across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, from traditional country freehouses to coastal bars and city centre restaurants. The South West has a long-standing reputation for hospitality, and demand for well-run licensed premises remains strong throughout the region.
We handle both freehold and leasehold sales, covering wet-led pubs, food-led pubs, and restaurants, and everything in between. Whether you are taking your first step into the licensed trade or adding to an existing portfolio, our team can advise on trading figures, licensing, and the right structure for your purchase.
Some licensed premises, including some that have closed, are also offered through our regular property auctions, run in partnership with BTG Eddisons, the UK’s second largest property auction house. This can suit vacant premises or businesses where a fast, certain sale is the priority, with completion possible in as little as 20 working days.
If you are looking to buy a pub, bar or restaurant, or thinking of selling one, contact your local office and we’ll make sure the right specialist deals with your enquiry.
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Property Features
- Business Types: Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10286
- Confidential Freehold Sale
- Destination Country Pub
- Traditional Character Premises
- Bar, Snug & Restaurant
- Spacious Owners' / Managers' Apartment
- Three En-suite Letting Rooms with Growth Potential
- Approx. 50:50 Wet / Dry Trade Split
- Profits Circa £250,000 per annum
Property Features
- Business Types: Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10288
- Prominent roadside position on the busy A377 with strong passing trade
- Established layout suited to restaurant with rooms or standalone B&B use
- Currently 4 letting bedrooms with clear potential to increase capacity
- Spacious and flexible owner’s accommodation adaptable for further letting
- Generous car parking for 20+ vehicles
- Attractive garden and terrace for alfresco dining (40+ covers)
- Outbuildings and former skittle alley offering development potential (STPP)
Property Features
- Business Types: Accident Repair, Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10285
- Iconic position adjacent to the Dartmouth Higher Ferry
- Lounge bar (30), restaurant (40+) and ancillary areas
- One-bedroom owner’s apartment and one ensuite letting bedroom
- Unspoilt estuary views from the roof terrace beer garden
- Positioned on the main thoroughfare into the town
- Incredibly strong trading figures and high profitability
Property Features
- Business Types: Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10279
- Recent capital investment in excess of £500,000
- Stabilised trading at c. £650,000 net, with healthy profits
- Iconic raised position overlooking the River Dart, with views of Dartmouth
- Ground floor lounge bar & restaurant: c. 40 covers
- First floor dining room: c. 30 covers
- Alfresco roof terrace (part covered): c. 40 covers
- One-bedroom owner’s/manager’s flat
- Planning permission for 3 x flats on the alfresco terrace
Property Features
- Business Types: Hotels, Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10263
- Sensitively maintained and modernised
- 11 en-suite letting bedrooms
- 100 restaurant / function suite
- Locals' bar and residents' lounge bar
- Charming enclosed patio garden
- Genuine retirement – same family ownership for over 100 years!
- Highly profitable and consistent trade
- Close proximity to the South West Coast Path, walking groups bring repeat trade year after year.
Property Features
- Our Ref: CD-10270
- Main Bar & Dining Area (38+), Back Bar (22+), and Skittle Alley
- Fully equipped Commercial Catering Kitchen
- Attractive Patio Terrace (40 seats) and Lawned Beer Garden (22 seats)
- Owner’s Accommodation: 2 Ensuite Double Bedrooms, Sitting Room, Kitchenette & Office/3rd Bedroom
- Ample Customer Car Park for up to 16 vehicles
- Extensive recent upgrades including solar PV, flat roof replacement & cellar cooling system
- Easy-to-run business with low overheads and strong local support
Property Features
- Business Types: Hotels, Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House, Restaurant
- Our Ref: CD-20106
- Stunning views over rolling countryside, The Camel Estuary to Padstow & Rock & across the Atlantic
- Elevated position on the North Cornish coast
- Pub (80+), restaurant (100), external (200+) & parking for 60+
- 9 high spec letting rooms with private balconies and sea views
- Large 3-bedroom apartment / owner’s accommodation with spectacular sea views
- Same ownership for over 40 years with much investment.
- Set in a good size plot with pool, BBQ area & plans drawn for two lodges
- Many accolades & awards
Property Features
- Business Types: Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10281
- Prominent town-centre position near River Exe and main retail area
- Surrounded by residential catchment and steady local footfall
- Close to Pannier Market, shops, and leisure facilities
- Net sales £320,000 | EBITDA £76,000 | 219 Brewers’ Barrels
- Open-plan bar with games area, cellar, storage and courtyard garden
- Accommodation: 2 ensuite rooms + 3-bed apartment
- Suitable for licensed or alternative commercial use (STPP)
Property Features
- Business Types: Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Public House
- Our Ref: CD-10282
- Prime High Street position in heart of Honiton’s commercial area
- Surrounded by national and independent traders
- Net sales £402,000 | EBITDA £89,000 | 312 Brewers’ Barrels
- Traditional thatched public house with lounge, games room & skittle alley
- Courtyard beer garden with covered seating (40+)
- Strong trade from both locals and visitors
- Ideal for continued licensed use or lifestyle business
- 4 Bedroom Accommodation
Common questions
What types of licensed business does Charles Darrow sell?
We sell freehold and leasehold pubs, bars and restaurants across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, including country pubs, coastal bars, wet-led locals and food-led restaurants. We act for both individual owner-operators and multi-site operators.
What is the difference between a freehold and leasehold pub for sale?
A freehold sale includes ownership of the building and land outright. For a leasehold pub, you either take an assignment of the existing lease from the current leaseholder, or agree a new lease directly with the freeholder, usually with lower upfront costs but ongoing rent. We can advise which structure suits your circumstances.
Do you sell pubs, bars and restaurants through auction as well as private treaty?
Yes, though generally only freehold properties, or long leaseholds with a peppercorn rent, are suited to auction. Most standard leaseholds require landlord consent to assign and are better suited to a private treaty sale. Where auction is the right route, it’s run in partnership with BTG Eddisons, giving sellers a fast, certain route to completion, typically within 20 working days.
Which areas do you cover for licensed business sales?
We cover the whole of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset as a regional team, and we’re happy to meet at your business or property rather than expecting you to come to us. We also act for clients further afield on a case-by-case basis.
Do I need previous experience to buy a pub or restaurant?
No previous experience is required, though it helps. Our team can talk you through trading figures, licensing requirements and what running a particular type of licensed business involves before you commit to a purchase.
How do I sell my pub, bar or restaurant through Charles Darrow?
Contact our licensed business team for a confidential valuation. We will advise on the right sale method, whether private treaty or auction, prepare marketing materials, and manage enquiries and viewings through to completion.
How much does it cost to buy a pub in the South West?
There’s no fixed price; it depends entirely on what you’re selling, freehold or leasehold, trading turnover, and location all play a part. What matters most isn’t the fee, it’s making sure you achieve the best possible sale price, and that’s where our experience and marketing add real value. Contact us for a bespoke appraisal.