Johnny Foxes & The Den, Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QY

Johnny Foxes is a lively well loved bar and restaurant in Inverness, offering a warm Highland welcome to locals and visitors alike. Situated on the banks of the River Ness, it has been a staple of the city's nightlife since opening in 1997.

The venue is known for its traditional yet vibrant atmosphere, featuring live music seven nights a week, a great selection of food and an extensive drinks menu.

Whether you're looking for a relaxed meal or a lively night out, Johnny Foxes delivers with a friendly service and a buzzing ambiance. With its riverside setting and reputation for excellent hospitality, it is often said that no visit to Inverness is complete without stopping by for "the best craic in town".

Inverness, often dubbed the "Capital of the Highlands," is a charming city in northern Scotland, rich in history and surrounded by breath taking landscapes.

Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, it boasts attractions such as Inverness Castle, the picturesque Ness Islands, and the legendary Loch Ness, just a short drive away.

The city is a gateway to the Highlands, offering access to stunning scenery including Glen Affric and the Black Isle.

Traveling to Inverness is straightforward - from Edinburgh and Glasgow you can take a direct train which takes around three and a half to four hours, or opt for a scenic drive along the A9. Regular coach services also operate from major Scottish cities, and Inverness Airport provides flights connecting to other UK destinations. However you choose to get there, the journey itself is an unforgettable introduction to the dramatic beauty of the Highlands.

Johnny Foxes & The Den is a pub, restaurant and nightclub located in central Inverness adjacent to the River Ness with an overall capacity of c.520 patrons.

The business benefits from a traditional Irish themed bar and restaurant, with a double sided bar servery complete with draft beer taps, fridges and coffee machine, intimate booth seating to the front of property and a mixture of loose wooden tables and chairs through the bar area. There is a live music stage located to the back of the bar area that hosts music seven days a week.

To the right of the property, and accessed internally from the main bar, is The Den (Inverness's only nightclub) a modern themed nightclub with its own "L" shaped bar, booth seating and private/VIP area. The dance floor is located to the rear of the club, complete with DJ booth and top of the range equipment.

Overall, Johnny Foxes is designed and setup to cope with high volumes of patrons, maintained to exceptional standards, with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The ground floor features a spacious commercial kitchen, equipped with a separate store and additional external storage facilities.

All fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Any personal belongings owned by the current owners will be removed before the sale.

The cellar, spirit stores and dry stores are located in the lower basement that spans the footprint of the upper floor.

Located to the front is a beer garden/terrace area complete with picnic benches facing south west to enjoy the sun anytime of the day.

Part of the basement below Johnny Foxes is owned (freehold) by our client, this may be available by way of separate negotiation.

Our client created and has owned Johnny Foxes for over 28 years.

As well as the bustling pub & restaurant, The Den is the only nightclub in Inverness, and with its 3am licence, it has cornered the market!

This is a rare and excellent opportunity to acquire the remaining 25 years left on the lease of an Iconic and extremely profitable business. The business will appeal to many different types of operators, investors and groups who will see superb financial returns for an institution in Scottish hospitality scene, also known as "The home of the Inverness nigh out".

Staff information will be provided to seriously interested parties.

Trading Profit & Loss Accounts will be provided to seriously interested parties after a formal viewing has taken place.

Monday to Friday
11.00am - 2.00am

Friday & Saturday
11.00am - 3.00am

Sunday
12.00noon - 2.00am

The venue hosts live music seven nights a week and regularly features local musicians and DJs.

Leasehold

The lease expires in November 2050, with a current rent of £80,000.

The Rateable Value as of 1 April 2023 is £150,000.

Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

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