San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Bars, Pubs and Taverns For Sale in California
Market Info
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
The Popular Restaurant, Bar w/Live Music - ROXX On MAIN - is For Sale!
Martinez, CA
$290,000
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$227,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
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
Down Town Montebello Pizza & Chicken , Pop Restaurant
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Top-Rated Japanese Restaurant – San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Gourmet Market, Deli w/Craft Beer & Wine Tastings in Affluent Location
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!
$1,599,999
Orange County, CA
Iconic North Bay Taproom and Restaurant in historic location
California
$549,000
Beer & Wine Bar for Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
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Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Established Bar with Amazing food and established clientele
Winchester, CA
$550,000
Hello Penny Bar - Unique Mobile Bar Trailer Event Business
San Diego County, CA
$89,000
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
Tavern, Restaurant & Music Venue with Type 47 Liquor License for Sale
Petaluma, CA
$425,000
Popular Microbrewery and Restaurant with Type 23 ABC License
Alameda County, CA
$179,000
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Update $99k: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe
$99,000
Sacramento, CA
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
Lathrop, CA
$150,000
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
GREAT PIZZA LOCATION ONLY $240 000. NEAR Disneyland Rent 5,000 Mont
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
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
California
$150,000
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 life music
Burlingame, CA
$350,000
PRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.
$199,000
Aptos, CA
Spancky’s Bar– Long Established in Corner Downtown Cotati Location
Cotati, CA
$350,000
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
Full bar and restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$220,000
Bar & Lounge in Prime San Francisco Location with Type 48 Liquor
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
$275,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Prime Bar with Real Estate for Sale in Long Beach! * IN ESCROW *
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Prime Location - Busy Restaurant & Bar in the Heart of Old Town
Temecula, CA
$4,295,000
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
$199,000
Franchise Burger Restaurant with Full Bar, Patio and Profitable
Norco, CA
$699,000
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
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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