Absentee-Owned Neighborhood Tavern with Gaming
Business Description
Real Estate Included | 50+ Year Established Location | Ample Parking
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood tavern operating continuously at the same location for over 50 years. The sale includes both the business and the underlying real estate, providing long-term stability and eliminating lease risk. The business is absentee-owned and structured to operate without daily owner involvement, making it well-suited for an investor seeking a stabilized, income-producing asset.
This is a true community dive bar — known for affordable drinks, friendly service, televised sports, gaming, and a loyal base of repeat patrons. The surrounding residential neighborhood provides consistent local traffic and multi-generational customers who treat the bar as a long-standing social hub. The longevity of this location speaks to its stability and staying power.
Key Highlights:
-50+ years of continuous tavern operation
-Real estate included in sale
-Absentee ownership model
-Active liquor license
-Active gaming license generating supplemental revenue
-No full kitchen or food preparation required
-Light snack sales (minimal labor & overhead)
-Outside food permitted
-Affordable pricing & established happy hour traffic
-Loyal, repeat customer base
-Ample on-premises parking
-Space available for potential outdoor seating expansion
The absence of a full kitchen keeps operations streamlined and overhead controlled — no cooks, no food inventory management, and limited equipment maintenance. Light snack offerings provide incremental revenue without adding operational complexity. Customers are also permitted to bring in outside food, helping extend customer dwell time and beverage sales.
Gaming revenue provides an additional income stream beyond alcohol sales, helping diversify and stabilize cash flow.
Ownership of the property provides long-term asset security and potential appreciation, while ample parking enhances convenience and accessibility. The available exterior space presents an opportunity to develop an outdoor seating or patio area, potentially increasing seasonal capacity and overall revenue.
*Confidential offering. NDA and proof of financial capability required prior to release of detailed financials and location information.
This is a true community dive bar — known for affordable drinks, friendly service, televised sports, gaming, and a loyal base of repeat patrons. The surrounding residential neighborhood provides consistent local traffic and multi-generational customers who treat the bar as a long-standing social hub. The longevity of this location speaks to its stability and staying power.
Key Highlights:
-50+ years of continuous tavern operation
-Real estate included in sale
-Absentee ownership model
-Active liquor license
-Active gaming license generating supplemental revenue
-No full kitchen or food preparation required
-Light snack sales (minimal labor & overhead)
-Outside food permitted
-Affordable pricing & established happy hour traffic
-Loyal, repeat customer base
-Ample on-premises parking
-Space available for potential outdoor seating expansion
The absence of a full kitchen keeps operations streamlined and overhead controlled — no cooks, no food inventory management, and limited equipment maintenance. Light snack offerings provide incremental revenue without adding operational complexity. Customers are also permitted to bring in outside food, helping extend customer dwell time and beverage sales.
Gaming revenue provides an additional income stream beyond alcohol sales, helping diversify and stabilize cash flow.
Ownership of the property provides long-term asset security and potential appreciation, while ample parking enhances convenience and accessibility. The available exterior space presents an opportunity to develop an outdoor seating or patio area, potentially increasing seasonal capacity and overall revenue.
*Confidential offering. NDA and proof of financial capability required prior to release of detailed financials and location information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 7 (6 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
Part-Time Bartenders, Security Contractor - Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment necessary to operate the tavern. Assets include bar equipment, refrigerators, ice machine, POS system and cash register, computers, security and surveillance systems, televisions, glassware, bar tools and accessories, tables and chairs, office equipment, and related operational furnishings. The business is fully equipped and turnkey, allowing for seamless continuation of operations from day one.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a stable residential neighborhood with strong local loyalty and consistent repeat traffic. Demand is driven by affordable pricing, gaming, and a welcoming dive bar atmosphere. With over 50 years at this location, the tavern benefits from deep community roots, on-site parking, and steady customer flow. Limited direct competition offering both gaming and convenient parking further strengthens its market position.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth opportunities include enhanced drink promotions and targeted advertising to increase visibility and attract new customers. The available exterior space provides strong potential for an outdoor seating area to boost seasonal capacity and sales. Additional upside may be realized through more active management oversight and marketing initiatives designed to increase customer traffic and maximize gaming revenue.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller relocating out of area
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide up to 40 hours of training over four weeks to ensure a smooth transition. Training includes daily operations, vendor introductions, employee and contractor introductions, and guidance on gaming and management. Seller will assist with transfer of all required licenses to facilitate seamless ownership transition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2475419
- Listing Views
- 25
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