Description
A terraced 'wet led' pub of traditional stone built construction located within the heart of Sanquhar town centre.
The traditional character and commanding High Street frontage immediately establishes its identity as one of Sanquhar's best known licensed premises.Location
The Crown occupies a prominent trading position on Sanquhar's High Street, at the heart of this historic Royal Burgh in Dumfries & Galloway. The property benefits from excellent visibility within the town centre and enjoys a strong blend of local patronage and visitor trade.
Sanquhar is well connected via the A76 trunk road and its railway station on the Glasgow South Western Line, providing convenient access throughout Scotland. Glasgow City Centre is 55 miles north (around 1 hour 20 minutes by car), while Edinburgh is 65 miles east (around 1 hour 40 minutes by car).
The town is a popular base for visitors exploring the scenic Upper Nithsdale area and wider Dumfries & Galloway region.Internal Details
There is access from the front of the property, with the entrance on the left leading into the main bar and the entrance on the right providing access to the lounge. To the rear of the lounge a small flight of steps leads to the customer toilets and storeroom.
The public bar can accommodate approximately 30 customers and is furnished with a combination of movable tables and chairs, fixed seating, and a centrally positioned bar servery. A door at the rear of the bar opens onto an outdoor courtyard which provides comfortable seating for around 20.Fixtures & Fittings
An inventory will be provided to highlight which fixtures and fittings are included. Any personal items will be removed.First Floor
There is a private function room with a capacity of approximately 50 complete with its own bar servery. This floor also benefits from two additional storerooms and female toilet facilities.External Details
The Crown is a traditional stone-built public house occupying a prominent and highly visible position on Sanquhar's High Street. The property is arranged over two storeys beneath a pitched slate roof and features an attractive sandstone frontage with large display windows and distinctive gold lettering signage.
The building presents well maintained external elevations and benefits from strong roadside presence, ensuring excellent visibility within the town centre. The traditional character and commanding High Street frontage immediately establishes its identity as one of Sanquhar's best known licensed premises.The Opportunity
The Crown represents a great opportunity to acquire a well established and highly regarded freehold public house in the heart of Sanquhar. Occupying a prominent High Street position the business has developed a strong reputation as a traditional community led pub, benefitting from loyal local customers, regular live entertainment, private functions and a growing visitor trade.
The business offers multiple income streams through wet sales, food, functions and outdoor events, with extensive customer facilities including lounge areas, a function room and an attractive beer garden with outdoor bar and stage.
Trading as a genuine hub of the local community, The Crown provides an excellent opportunity for owner operators or experienced publicans to acquire a characterful business with established goodwill and further scope to develop food, events and tourism-related trade.Business Rates
The Rateable Value as at 1 April 2026 is £10,175. Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.Regulatory
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