The Black Bull, High Street, Earlston, TD4 6DE

The Black Bull is a traditional freehold public house occupying a prominent position within the centre of Earlston. The property comprises a well established community pub featuring a public bar, lounge bar and separate snug bar, together with substantial owner's accommodation extending to two bedrooms, living/dining room, kitchen and bathroom.

The business has been owned and operated by the current proprietors for in excess of 30 years, during which time it has established itself as a popular local meeting place within the community. The property is now being offered for sale due to the owners' planned retirement, presenting a rare opportunity for an incoming purchaser to acquire a long established licensed business with significant future potential.

A particularly attractive feature of the property is the extensive area of land to the rear, beyond the existing beer garden and smoking terrace. The current owners have previously explored the potential for accommodation development on the site, presenting an opportunity to combine an established licensed business with future development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The Black Bull occupies a prominent position on High Street in the attractive Borders town of Earlston.

Earlston is a well established market town located between Melrose and Lauder, benefiting from a strong local catchment and excellent access to the wider Scottish Borders via the A68 and A6105 road networks.

The town supports a range of local businesses, amenities and community facilities and attracts visitors to the area throughout the year.

The trading accommodation is arranged around a traditional public bar, lounge bar and separate snug bar. The property retains a welcoming and traditional pub atmosphere throughout, with a combination of fixed upholstered seating, timber tables, bar stools and customer seating areas catering to both regular local clientele and visitors.

The main public bar is centred around a traditional timber bar servery complete with gantry, undercounter refrigeration and draught dispense systems. The back bar is well stocked with wines, spirits, soft drinks and draught products, allowing for efficient service and a broad customer offering.

A spacious lounge bar provides additional customer seating and entertainment facilities, including a pool table, dart board and televisions throughout. The lounge offers a flexible trading environment capable of accommodating both everyday trade and organised sporting and social events.

Positioned to the front left of the property, upon entering, is a separate snug bar which provides a more intimate trading space. The snug benefits from its own dedicated bar servery and draught dispense equipment and is regularly utilised for local meetings, private gatherings and small-scale events.

Customer toilet facilities are conveniently situated on the ground floor between the main bar and snug bar, providing separate ladies' and gents facilities.

Trade fixtures, fittings and equipment associated with the operation of the business will be included within the sale, subject to inventory.

The property benefits from a small beer garden and smoking terrace situated to the rear of the lounge area, providing an attractive outdoor space for customers.

Beyond this lies a substantial area of land which forms part of the property and offers future development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents and statutory approvals.

Well presented owner's accommodation is located on the upper floor and is accessed directly from within the public house.

The accommodation comprises two bedrooms, a comfortable living room/dining room, fitted kitchen and family bathroom.

The accommodation offers an incoming owner the opportunity to live on site, providing an attractive lifestyle business opportunity whilst benefiting from oversight of the business.

The Black Bull represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established Borders public house with a loyal customer following.

The business offers an incoming purchaser the opportunity to continue operating as a traditional community-led pub or to further develop the offering through extended trading hours, drinks innovation, entertainment, food provision or broader hospitality uses, subject to the necessary consents.

To the rear of the property is a substantial area of land extending beyond the main trading premises. The site provides valuable additional space and may offer potential for a range of alternative uses or future development opportunities, subject to planning permission and all necessary statutory consents.

The Rateable Value is £4,850 as at 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local Authority.

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