If you have ever fancied yourself as a pub landlord, is could be your chance.

There are a number of pubs up for rent around the county.

With urban boozers and quaint country pubs on offer, there would be plenty to pick from if you are in the market to run a business.

All of the following pubs are available to rent and more details can be found on FindMyPub.com. 

The Prince of Wales

Horspath Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2QW

The Prince of Wales is a heavily wet lead pub in Cowley.

The pub is split into two rooms with a split bar serving each. There are approximately 74 food covers.

Externally there is a small patio area.

The accommodation comprises four bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom, toilet, and office.

The minimum ingoing cost is £33,875.00 and the annual rent is £18,850.00.

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The Golden Ball

2 College Road, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4LQ

The Golden Ball is described as having a “loyal customer base from which to build”.

Inside the pub there are two main bars which benefit from darts and a and pool table which supports mid-week teams. There are TV screens that are perfect to host a televised sports offer. The Lounge bar area is described as “cozy and more relaxed and perfect for use as a dining area”. The trade kitchen is also well equipped and ready to produce a traditional pub menu.

Externally the trade garden is fully fenced so perfect for families and perfectly lends itself to family-led activities, fun days, BBQs, and beer festivals and hosts summer aunt sally teams.

The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, and a bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £10,000 and the annual rent is £16,500.

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The Black Horse

Gozzards Ford, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JH

The Black Horse is located in a “beautiful” rural destination, The site has a loyal customer base and provides a solid base to build the business further.

The trading space offers a large L shaped bar and approximately sixty food covers. There is also a meeting room.

Externally, there is a large garden to the side of the pub, which is enclosed and mostly laid to lawn. The car park offers parking for approximately forty vehicles.

The private accommodation is tired and consists of three double bedrooms, lounge, office, kitchen and bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £13,400 and the annual rent is £22,000.

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The Royal Sun

Woodstock Road West, Begbroke, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RZ

The Royal Sun enjoys an open-plan trading area that flows easily from the bar area to the dining area. The decor is “warm and stylish” with comfortable cushioned seating, fireplaces and wooden flooring throughout.

The pub can accommodate around 63 guests for dining.

There is a “welcoming” terraced area to the rear for use during the warmer summer months which can hold a further 38 covers. Guests can park in the secure, on-site car park and enjoy a bite to eat.

The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £14,000 and the annual rent is £35,000.

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The Crown 

Packhorse Lane, Marcham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6NT

This pub trades from two separate trading spaces. On entering the pub you are greeted by the main bar which is on the left, this area consists of a pool table, games machines, dartboard, TV and open fire.

It is in “reasonable condition” and has fixed and loose seating throughout and can accommodate approximately fifteen covers. The external trade areas at the rear of the property consist of a beer garden and smoking solution which are accessed via this room.

The second trading area, which benefits from having its own bar, is to the right of the pub. This is classed as the lounge area with seating for up to twenty-four people with a warm ambience created by a large open fire, loose furniture and wooden flooring throughout.

The ladies and gents toilets are accessed via this room which will be refurbished with the new licensee. The pub also benefits from having a fully equipped catering kitchen which is situated behind the main bar servery.

The private accommodation is situated on the first floor and consists of a lounge, three bedrooms and family bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £12,000 and the annual rent is £18,000.

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The Fox

High Street, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6RZ

This large pub is served by an open plan bar, prominent when walking in through the front door. The Fox has a wonderful flowing floor plan with a light and bright décor in the designated dining areas, making it seems wonderfully spacious even when completely booked out. There is also a wonderful little snug area, more suited to those wanting a quiet drink next to the real log fire.

The 6 letting rooms all benefit from an en-suite bathroom, recently re-decorated to match the pub's premium look.

Externally, the pub benefits from a stand-out signage scheme and dominating curb appeal, and ample parking spaces for 25 cars. The building also boasts a large beer garden to the rear of the building, ideal for summer months.

The private accommodation consists of one bedroom, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £53,672 and the annual rent is £52,192.

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The Queens Arms

Manor Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JY

The trade space offers a ground floor trade area with lounge bar and snug/games room. The Kitchen and toilet facilities are also on the ground floor. The cellar is below ground level.

Externally there is a small car park, patio area and small garden laid to lawn.

The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, lounge and bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £23,900 and the annual rent is £26,000.

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The Chequers Inn

Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6BT

The pub is operated by a single bar which is situated to the left as you enter the premises. There is the capacity to hold seating for around 50 covers with a mixture of loose and fixed seating, that can be arranged how the new publican wishes.

The internal areas are decorated with beautiful features such as traditional ceiling beams and exposed brick walls. The trading areas are light and airy, along with modern Cotswold colour schemes that create a warm and homely feel to the pub. There is a small commercial kitchen at the back of the pub with a hatch that opens out onto the rear dining area.

To the rear of the pub, there is an intimate patio area offering seating for approximately 20 people. This area has the potential to be developed and become a major asset to the business, especially during the warmer summer months.

The private accommodation comprises two bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a domestic kitchen area, all of which is reached by stairs to the rear of the property.

The minimum ingoing cost is £13,250 and the annual rent is £29,000. 

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The New Inn

Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AU

The New Inn will be given a new zonal layout with a games room, snug, lounge and bar areas, to allow the operator to be able to attract all different types of customers.

The newly decorated interior will have a welcoming, stylish feel with the two fireplaces creating a cosy atmosphere in the winter. A working kitchen will create the opportunity for a new and sustainable income source.

Externally, the pub will be given a facelift with a full new signage and lighting scheme to complement the interior refurbishments.

In addition, the venue is currently applying for a pavement licence, which will make it even more visually appealing from the outside and a fashionable courtyard, complete with a pergola, will draw a crowd in the summer.

Private accommodation details to be confirmed.

The minimum ingoing cost is £46,849 and the annual rent is £35,750.  

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The Lord Kitchener

Lew Road, Curbridge, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7PD

The main bar area is separated by a large fireplace in the centre and is well furnished in a modern design, including comfy sofas and lounger chairs which can be used to relax on after a meal.

The bar area also features a wood burner at the far end leading to the refurbished restaurant which is bright and airy with bench seating along one wall and space for around sixty covers. Total covers excluding the garden are one hundred and ten, which includes thirty in the new function room/ private dining area.

The external garden at the rear of the property looks out across paddocks and fields; this area is suitable for up to thirty covers which is a great pull in summer months for providing al fresco dining. There is a large car park for thirty cars, catering for those destination diners.

Private accommodation consists of three large bedrooms and two lounge areas (one currently used as an office), bathroom with shower. The accommodation is spread across the first floor and is in good condition. There is an additional one-bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen and dining area, this is currently in need of updating but could be used for manager's accommodation or rental income via letting accommodation.

The minimum ingoing cost is £38,925 and the annual rent is £27,000.   

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The Cross Keys

High Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0DB

Recently refurbished The Cross Keys is a traditional community pub close to a busy Oxfordshire town centre. There are plans to redecorate the exterior of the pub including new signage and a scheme to landscape the front gardens.

Internally there is one central bar serving four rooms with original features, a wood-burning stove, WC's, kitchen (domestic), cellar and stores, darts and a potential to develop a small catering operation.

Externally there is an unusually large beer garden and car park for a town centre pub.

The private accommodation consists of three double bedrooms, a sitting room, and a bathroom.

The minimum ingoing cost is £10,229 and the annual rent is £16,500.

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The King William IV

Hailey, Ipsden, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6AD

Internally this is an open plan, one bar, three restaurant areas (approx 60 covers), kitchen, cellar, and WC’s.

Externally there is a large beer garden, outside BBQ, (approx 60-70 covers) plus wonderful views over the countryside.

The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom plus a converted garage currently used as a one-bedroom and shower area.

The minimum ingoing cost is £17,500 and the annual rent is £40,000.

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Crown & Tuns

New Street, Deddington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 0SP

Upon entering the pub the main dining area is to the right. to the left of the bar, there is a further split level dining/drinking area. Steps up from these areas lead to rear doors that lead out into the rear enclosed beer garden. The toilets are also located to the rear of the pub. Ladies and Gents toilets.

Traditional large beer cellar with ample storage space. A fully equipped Catering kitchen with extract canopy, stainless steel sink, and worktops plus a range of appliances. Prep/Washroom and staff changing area are located on the first floor. There are two further prep areas located adjacent to the kitchen.

On-street parking is ample and most customers walk to the front of the pub. There is a decked beer garden to the rear over multiple levels with two covered seating areas, Seating for up to 65 persons. Aunt Sally throw.

The private accommodation is in a style traditional to the age of the pub over two floors comprising a mixture of bedrooms, sitting rooms, changing rooms two x bathrooms, and a kitchen prep area.

The minimum ingoing cost is £22,500 and the annual rent is £35,000.

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The Unicorn Inn

Market Place, Banbury, Deddington, Oxfordshire, OX15 0SE

An “imposing” three-storey brick-built 17th-century coaching inn with oodles of character and traditional features. The restaurant to the rear comprises of approx. 40 covers, bar area at the front comprises of approx. 24 covers for either drinking or dining, there is also a separate snug room with approx 15 covers.

Back of house boasts a well-equipped catering kitchen, separate washing up and food prep area and a laundry room, and a courtyard useful for bins and access for deliveries. Upstairs offers a separate function room which seats approx. 30.

In the evening customers can stay in one of the six ensuite guest rooms and enjoy delicious food, great beer, and a warm welcome.

Externally there is a lovely enclosed garden for the sunny days and an outside seating area ideal for people watching with the dog looking onto the Market place.

The private accommodation consists of a managers flat, and a further two staff bedrooms.

The minimum ingoing cost is £27,000 and the annual rent is £35,000.   

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