San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
Market Info
Dining and Distillery Concept
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
PIZZA LOCATION. Only $240 000. NEAR Disneyland Seller Motivated
Anaheim, CA
$240,000
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Downtown Los Angeles Bar & Lounge – Unique East Coast Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Cocktail bar w/food, very nice!
Redlands, CA
$375,000
Full-service restaurant with full liquer bar
Burlingame, CA
$460,000
Fresh Price - Same Prime Location! Iconic Bar/RE by the Beach for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
South Bay Bar with Property – Local Venue w/No Food Service Required!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Full bar and restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$220,000
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
$275,000
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Serving San Diego County, CA
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Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
$199,000
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Cocktail Bar 48, low rent, limited competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Pour Me Taproom In The Heart Of Downtown Gilroy
$400,000
Gilroy, CA
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$200,000
Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S
California
$350,000
Restaurant and Brewery, Established in 2000 - 4,000 Sqft plus Patio
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Nightclub/Restaurant/Kareoke/MusicVenue
Torrance, CA
$795,000
Price Reduced! Korean BBQ Chicken restaurant for Sale in Prunedale!
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
$200,000
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleDTLA TurnKey Restaurant Bar Entertainment for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
PRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.
$199,000
Aptos, CA
Asset SaleSan Bernardino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$38,000
Asset SaleSanta Clara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$119,000
Asset SaleSan Diego County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Diego, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleOrange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$105,000
Asset SalePrime location Asset sale $170K with ABC
Artesia, CA
$170,000
Asset SaleBar for Sale in Southeast San Diego
San Diego, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleLos Angeles County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
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Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Asset SaleEast County Tavern For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Asset SalePrime Nightclub in West Hollywood Rainbow District
West Hollywood, CA
$650,000
Update $99k: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe
$99,000
Sacramento, CA
Asset SaleSherman Oaks Ventura Blvd. Sports Bar for Lease
Sherman Oaks, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleDtla Turn Key Restaurant 2 Am Bar Live Entertainment For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant and bar in fast growing community
San Diego County, CA
$10,000
Asset SaleBar and Lounge
Santa Barbara, CA
$390,000
Asset SaleRiverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$83,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
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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