Pubs have had a hard time of it in the last couple of decades, with record numbers closing, especially since Covid.
So, if you wanted to restore a local pub to its community then here are nine that are currently for sale on Rightmove.
5. The Railway Club
The Railway Club, 19 Station Road, Ossett, is on the market for £315,000. Rightmove said: "This is one of Ossett's landmark properties occupying a very prominent location fronting onto Station Road and almost opposite a new residential development. This former working men's club offers three floors of very functional and usable space. The lower ground floor in recent times has been used as a commercial kitchen. The ground floor is mainly open plan and has the former bar area with a games room and WCs off. Stairs lead to the first floor concert lounge with storage and bar area." Photo: Rightmove
6. WMC
The property on Kimberley Street, Featherstone, is on the market for £300,00. It's a large detached freehouse sat on a large corner plot of land with excellent development potential. Photo: Rightmove
7. The Printers Draft
The Printers Draft, 1 Market Place, Pontefract is on the market for £95,000. Rightmove say: "The award-winning Printers Draft trades as a unique wet led bar, with an established concept of flavoured gins, cask ales, hand crafted cocktails also with regular and popular live acoustic music sessions. Appealing to a high standard of more mature customers. The ground floor area has space for 65 customers, two toilets, bar and rear bar, glass washing area, along with a chilled beer cellar. A stage for live music performers has been incorporated into the main ground floor area. Situated on the first floor there are storage areas, and an office. Additionally, there is a one bedroom flat that is currently let to a private tenant, bringing in an extra income of £500 per calendar month. This flat has been recently renovated to a high standard. The Printers Draft is being offered by way of a share sale of the company GJG Bars Pontefract LTD." Photo: Rightmove
8. Blacksmiths
Blacksmiths, Grangemoor, Wakefield is for sale for £725,000. Rightmove said: "A large detached two storey building with a substantial single storey extension to the rear. There is also a large car park, external trading areas together with children’s play areas. A large L shaped trading area arranged around a central bar servery in typical brewer’s farmhouse style, with a catering kitchen and ancillary areas." Photo: Rightmove