Iconic Inverness pub, restaurant & nightclub club for sale

Created and operated for over 28 years by Don Lawson, Johnny Foxes & The Den is a lively pub, restaurant and nightclub situated on the banks of the River Ness. It has been a staple of Inverness’ nightlife scene since opening in 1997 and is known for hosting live music seven nights a week, serving a great selection of food, and offering the best venue for drinks in town.

The venue has an overall capacity of around 520 patrons, comprising of the Irish themed pub and restaurant, as well as The Den, Inverness’s only nightclub. It is claimed that no visit to Inverness is complete without a visit to Johnny Foxes & The Den, “Home to the best Craic in the city”.

Dubbed “the capital of the Highlands”, Inverness is a hub of history and culture, boasting attractions such as Inverness Castle, due to open to the public in late 2025, the picturesque Ness Islands, and the legendary Loch Ness just a short drive away.

Simon Watson, Business Agent at Christie & Co, is managing the sale and said, “Being a frequent visitor to Inverness over the past 25 years, I have always enjoyed a night in Foxes! I am very excited to work on behalf of Don Lawson and his team to market Johnny Foxes and The Den, without doubt one of the most iconic and exciting opportunities on the Scottish hospitality scene.  We are confident that there will be no shortage of interest.”

The remaining 25 years of the lease are available to purchase, with price on application. To find out more, visit: https://www.christie.com/5255015/

The sale is being handled by Simon Watson, Business Agent at Christie & Co: +44 7754 559 534 / simon.watson@christie.com.

For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: +44 7561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com

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