Alameda County, CA
Location: East Bay Area, CA Step into the ultimate mancave — and an incredible business opportunity! This newly built 8,000 sq. ft. entertainment venue is the hottest new spot in town, featuring: 12...
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
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Ultimate Mancave – 2 Bars, Pool Tables, Lounge, Live Music Venue
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$775,000
Popular Downtown Sacramento Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
New Asking Price $75k! We are pleased to offer this established Full Liquor Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in the Downtown Area. This opportunity offers outstanding value to an experienced restaurateur...
$75,000
Established Rare 48 License, $1600 rent, Turn Key.
Long Beach, CA
Established Bar & Tavern with Rare Type 48 License - Long Beach, CA This fully licensed, turnkey bar and tavern offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Long Beach, featuring comprehensive...
$350,000
Neighborhood Type 48 Sports Bar
Carmichael, CA
New Asking Price $125k! We are pleased to offer this popular Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to...
$125,000
ICONIC Toucans LGBTQ+ Drag Bar, Palm Springs,ABC Type 48
Palm Springs, CA
For Sale: A vibrant institution - 25+ year Palm Springs cocktail lounge and cabaret-style bar with nightly live performances and entertainment, operating seven nights a week. Can be converted to a...
3
$550,000
Type 48 Full Liquor Bar with Property Yolo County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yolo County, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a great Neighborhood Bar with Property and a Type 48 Full Liquor License! This place has an appealing neighborhood bar feel with a comfortable interior and plenty of...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
Iconic French Basque Restaurant
California
Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a landmark French Basque restaurant with over 130 years of history and consistent profitability. This turnkey business features multiple banquet halls, 4 private...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $370,684
Profitable Bar & Grill with Full Liquor
Folsom, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a profitable and established neighborhood Bar & Grill in a desirable Folsom location. This appealing Bar & Grill, with its comfortable modern interior, offers patrons a...
$579,000
Established Restaurant & Bar with 47 Liquor License
Sacramento County, CA
An established gem in Fair Oaks where refined American classics meet a lively bar atmosphere. Enjoy our thoughtfully crafted menu featuring beloved favorites, and smoked meats, paired perfectly with...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $81,549
Long Beach Area Bar w/Dance and Entertainment– Exudes Personality!
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Asset SaleTurnKey Bar/ Lounge, Near Lake Merritt, Rare Type 48 Liquor License
Oakland, CA
A TurnKey Bar/ Lounge in Oakland, California, just one block from Lake Merritt. This high-visibility location benefits from strong daily foot traffic and consistent vehicle exposure, situated in a...
$180,000
Asset SaleMelrose Bar with Type 47 license
Los Angeles, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1031 Area: Melrose Asking Price:$200,000 Base Rent:...
$200,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Asset SaleUpscale lounge -Owner sale
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale Opportunity: Upscale Wine & Sake Lounge in Woodland Hills This beautifully designed speakeasy-style lounge presents an exceptional asset acquisition opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles....
$90,000
Asset SaleRooftop Lounge Event Space with Large Patio with 47 Liquor License
Los Angeles, CA
PREMIER K-TOWN ROOFTOP LOUNGE ASSET SALE Turnkey opportunity to acquire the assets of Apartment 503, a legendary Koreatown rooftop venue operating since 2015. This asset sale includes all equipment,...
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$399,999
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
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Asset SaleTurn-Key Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Established 2012 on Main Street
Alhambra, CA
TURN-KEY NEIGHBORHOOD COCKTAIL BAR ASSET SALE Established 2012 cocktail bar asset sale in prime Alhambra Main Street location. This complete turnkey operation includes all equipment, fixtures, brand...
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$250,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Restaurant + Full Liquor License - Prime Opportunity!
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar with Full Liquor License - San Francisco This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar establishment in San Francisco's...
$299,000
Asset SaleBar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms
San Pablo, CA
MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...
$149,000
Asset SaleStylish LA Eatery with Full Bar, Patio & Type 47 License
West Hollywood, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1021 Area: West Hollywood Asking Price:$250,000 Base...
$250,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Beer and Wine Bar Opportunity in Prime Carmel Location
Carmel, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out beer and wine bar located in a high-traffic, upscale shopping center in Carmel. This turnkey operation features a favorable lease, stylish...
$159,000
Asset SaleSushi, Teppan, Cocktails, $2.7M Sales 2024
Orange County, CA
Asset Sale with Gross Revenues in 2024 of $2,730,000. Very Popular Sushi & Teppan Grill Restaurant with Full Cocktail License. Popular Trendy, Long Established in the Heart of South Orange County,...
$590,000
Asset SaleHollywood Turnkey Fully Equipped Club Concert Venue Rest For Lease
Hollywood, CA
HOLLYWOOD TURNKEY CLUB/CONCERT VENUE- RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 8500' Monthly Rent: $32,000 per mo. gross rent Parking: Public and Valet Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Grandfathered CUP NO...
$395,000
Real EstateRestaurant Available -Best Location in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
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Not Disclosed
Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(Type 47)License - High Net -Short Hours
$595,000
Corona, CA
Start-upTurnkey Wine Bar Opportunity | Prime Florida Markets Available
Startup Franchise Opportunity – Open Container Wine Bar (Florida Markets) Step into ownership of Open Container Wine Bar, a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise designed for today’s...
6
$85,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Taproom & Gastropub – Seller Financing
Sacramento, CA
$245,000
Turnkey Restaurant with Full Liquor available Prime in Echo Park
Los Angeles, CA
$480,000
Rare Turnkey Waterfront Restaurant & Bar in Riverside County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,500,000
Sherman Oaks Ventura Blvd. Restaurant & Bar For Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
$475,000
Beautifully equipped restaurant near the Sports Arena
San Diego, CA
$210,000
Silver Lake Sexy all day cafe and bar on corner
Silver Lake, CA
$285,000
Western Themed Profitable Type 48 Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Shasta County, CA
$390,000
Bar and Restaurant – Classic Neighborhood Favorite w/Street Visibility
Ontario, CA
$375,000
Exciting and Profitable 80's Theme Lounge and Grill in Whittier, Ca
Whittier, CA
$750,000
JUST REDUCED! Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property
$2,950,000
Riverside County, CA
$375,000+ Consistent Profit, Rare Bar + Real Estate, Prime Sub-Market
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $350,000
Bar & Billiards Business
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Costa Mesa Area Restaurant & Bar – Established Customer Favorite!
Costa Mesa, CA
$895,000
Mars Bar & Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue with Full Liquor License
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Bar & Lounge (Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$199,000
One Of A Kind Wine Bar For Sale in WINE COUNTRY!
Sonoma County, CA
$179,000
Bar & Grill With Type 47 License - SBA Pre-Qualified
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Santa Monica Restaurant and Wine Bar With Garden Patio
Santa Monica, CA
$179,000
Charles Smith
Smith Allen Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
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A well designed Restaurant /WINE Br in the Heart of Gilroy Downtown
Gilroy, CA
$250,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
$3,000,000
Hayward, CA
Sport Bar, a beer pubs with 28 Beer Taps
Canoga Park, CA
$180,000
Restaurant w/Heavy Foot Traffic & Visibility – High Volume Potential!
Long Beach, CA
$99,000
Well-Known Los Feliz Restaurant with Full Bar & Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Los Angeles, CA
$1,600,000
West Hollywood Bar 48 License for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$650,000
Newport Beach High Traffic - Type 47 - Amazing Build in Small Space
Newport Beach, CA
$375,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$227,000
OC Topless Cocktail Club
Orange County, CA
$985,000
Buy or Sell a Bar Business in California
Bars, Pubs, and Taverns offer a unique business model that combines the service industry with alcoholic beverage sales. They provide a space for people to socialize, relax, and enjoy drinks either alone or in groups. Bars are often a core part of their community and can bring in significant revenue when managed efficiently. If you’re interested in buying or selling a bar business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuations in the current market. To provide that context, we have aggregated data from listings of California bars for sale and derived financial and valuation metrics below.
Market Snapshot
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of listing averages and should be used as a guide rather than a rule. It's essential to conduct thorough research on the specific market and location before making any significant business decisions.
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
106 |
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Median Asking Price |
$487,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$908,139 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$153,500 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Bar Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.41 |
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Median |
0.57 |
2.99 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.78 |
3.96 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Get in-depth market insights into valuation multiples and trends in our report: Bar & Pub Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks.
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a bar in California?
The median asking price for an established bar business is $487,500, though prices range from around $60,000 to $4,000,000 with real estate included.
How much do bar owners typically earn?
The median reported revenue among California bars for sale are $908,139 and owners earn a median of $153,500, which includes the owner's salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a bar?
There are several ways to value a bar business, but buyers and investors typically hinge their evaluation on a multiple of earnings and revenue. Based on our most recent analysis of California bar for sale listings, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.78, with a median of 0.57. Earnings multiples range from 2.41 to 3.96, with the median at 2.99. This means the average bar or pub in California may sell for around 0.57 times its annual revenue, and 2.99 times its annual owner earnings.
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