Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
Market Info
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Night club w/ full Liquor #47 lic & full kitchen for Sale in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$200,000
South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
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
$180,000
Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleBar Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleRedondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
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Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.
San Diego, CA
$50,000
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
$125,000
Asset SaleSan Diego County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleOrange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$105,000
Asset SaleTurnkey, Brand New Cocktail Bar (Type 48) in Arts District
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleLiquor License Type 47
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Asset SaleLos Angeles County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$74,500
Asset SaleOakland Bar for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$229,000
Asset SaleNorth Park Restaurant / Distillery For Sale
San Diego, CA
$215,000
Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Asset SalePrice Reduced Asset Sale Restaurant– Motivated Seller!
Berkeley, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Asset SaleSan Bernardino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
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
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Asset SaleVersatile Sports Bar with Full Kitchen & Karaoke
Corona, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleUpscale Asian-Fusion in Affluent Neighborhood - Turnkey Strong Review
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SalePoint Loma Neighborhood Bar
San Diego, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleSports Bar & Korean style Pub--Asset Sale
Lakewood, CA
$179,000
Asset SaleType 48 Liquor License + New Lease | High End Renovations
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleType 48 DTLA Bar
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Asset SaleFOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License - San Francisco County
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleClosed Bar & Grill with a type 47 ABC License
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant/Bar For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$395,000
Asset SaleHuntington Beach Waterfront Restaurant For Lease - 2 am liquor
Huntington Beach, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleRARE West Hollywood Nightclub/Bar Available!
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
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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