Santa Monica, CA
$175,000
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
Market Info
Santa Monica Beer & Wine Bar with no Food Required – Eclectic Concept
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
LOZA Wine & Crepes | Beer & Wine License | Turnkey & Profitable
Turlock, CA
$545,000
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
Charming Tiburon Wine Bar & Boutique Bottle Shop for Sale
Marin County, CA
$129,000
First Class Bar & Lounge w/Entertainment, Patios & Character!
Pomona, CA
$395,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant and Bar ( San Jose)
San Jose, CA
$330,000
Restaurant with Large outdoor dining (Patios) Beer& Wine -Pub
Santa Clarita, CA
$190,000
Confidential: Hayes Valley Bar for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Valuable Liquor License Included With Imperial Beach Bar & Grill
Imperial Beach, CA
$250,000
Restaurant & full Bar-Asset Sale. Downtown
Livermore, CA
$195,000
High Volume Dive Bar with entertainment permit N.OC
Orange County, CA
$450,000
Napa County Restaurant & Bar – $1.7M Sales – Full Liquor License
Napa County, CA
$250,000
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Placer County, CA
$139,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
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Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Napa County, CA
$695,000
Established Brewery/Taproom/Resaturant
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Pizza restaurant with arcade and 41 ABC license, N.OC
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
$385,000
Established Ocean Beach Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 License | SBA Preap
Ocean Beach, CA
$1,999,000
Folsom Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant
Folsom, CA
$99,000
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Employee Run
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
$800,000
Marysville, CA
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
SFV Tavern With Loyal Customer Base
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Night Club w ABC 47 prime Sunset Strip Absentee Owner
West Hollywood, CA
$1,300,000
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$215,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Axe Throwing Bar For Sale
$100,000
Roseville, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
1,495sf Hookah Lounge w/Low Rent
Pomona, CA
$72,000
Alhambra business for sale
Alhambra, CA
$228,000
Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Outstanding Downtown Redlands Restaurant / Bar Opportunity!
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
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Dive Bar - Type 48 ABC & Entertainment Permit. Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!
$1,599,999
Orange County, CA
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Iconic North Bay Taproom and Restaurant in historic location
California
$549,000
SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Long-Established – Bar/Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
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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