Summary - 8, HIGH STREET EH42 1NP
1 bed 1 bath Pub
Established free house with strong coastal tourist trade
The Brig & Barrel is an established, well-presented free house on Dunbar High Street offering multiple revenue streams and strong local footfall. The ground-floor bar and restaurant seats around 60, complemented by a sizable beer garden (“The Sitooterie”) with a deck and outside bar seating c.80. A commercial basement kitchen, separate store and external storage support a full catering operation. Fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and the property holds an EPC rating of B.
Included is two‑bedroom owner’s accommodation above the pub, currently used for storage and office space but capable of being re-instated as a rental or short‑let to supplement income. The business benefits from proximity to Belhaven Brewery, a caravan park, Dunbar Golf Course and nearby housing developments that feed visiting trade. The property is suited to an owner‑operator, family business or a portfolio buyer seeking an income-producing asset.
Buyers should note material considerations: the location sits within a very deprived area classification and the business currently trades limited hours with Tuesday closed. The opportunity is offered on a new FRI lease (20/25 year term negotiable) with annual rent shown at £70,000; a freehold sale may be considered. Some internal refurbishment may be required to meet contemporary operator standards and purchaser due diligence on rates and staffing will be needed.
Overall, this is a turnkey coastal pub with established goodwill, substantial outdoor capacity and owner accommodation — attractive to experienced operators who can capitalise on tourist and local trade while assessing lease and refurbishment commitments.
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