Ernest Wilson Business Agents

Ernest Wilson Business Agents Ernest Wilson (Est 1956) are commercial estate agents that offers thousands of businesses for sale across the UK

Ernest Wilson Business Sales with over 2000 businesses for sale in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Cheshire and Cumbria. If you are looking for commercial property for sale or to buy a business or if you are looking to sell a business, you're in the right place. Buying or selling a business is certainly one of the most important decisions you will ever make and it is vital that you choose a professional agent with the experience and strong ethical standards to ensure that your interests are protected.

21/09/2026

MICRO BAR – BARNSLEY

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591332

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this charming and beautifully fitted micro bar, presented to an impressive standard throughout. Currently operated around our clients’ existing professional commitments, the business trades only four days per week, creating excellent potential for a full-time owner-operator.

✨ £50,000–£60,000 annual turnover
✨ Prime corner position near Barnsley town centre
✨ Only four days’ trading – huge growth potential
✨ Beautifully fitted & atmospheric micro bar
✨ Separate lounge area ideal for functions
✨ Reasonable rent & easy roadside parking

The premises are held on a reliable lease at a sensible rent and benefit from excellent footfall and convenient roadside parking. Internally, the attractive layout includes a welcoming entrance, main bar serving a good selection of beers and ciders, cosy lounge area and additional lounge space suitable for overflow seating or private functions.

Further benefits include a well-maintained beer cellar and separate ladies’ and gents’ WCs, a particularly useful feature for a micro bar.

A superb lifestyle business with significant scope to increase turnover through longer opening hours and dedicated full-time ownership. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and atmosphere.

Business £24,995

21/09/2026

⭐BUSINESS OF THE WEEK⭐

POPULAR MUSIC, SPORTS & FUNCTIONS BAR – NORTH YORKSHIRE

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/590715

A highly popular and vibrant free-of-tie sports and music bar in a major North Yorkshire town. Established for over a decade, the venue is recognised as a leading destination for watching live sport, live music and DJ sets, while also hosting regular private functions.

✨ £8,000 weekly turnover
✨ Free-of-tie premises with 10am–3am alcohol licence
✨ 200-capacity ground floor & 200+ standing capacity
✨ Live music, DJ, sports & private functions venue
✨ Large commercial kitchen with huge food potential
✨ Vast outdoor seating area & customer car park

The business currently trades reasonable hours during the week and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, leaving significant potential for ambitious new owners to utilise the full permitted hours and develop a stronger programme of events, parties and entertainment.

The substantial stand-alone premises have been fitted to a high standard, featuring a full-length bar, multiple Ultra HD screens, pool table, gaming machines, beer cellar and extensive storage. The mezzanine provides a second bar, dance floor and stage/DJ area, with capacity for up to 140 seated or 200+ standing. The spacious attic offers further potential for staff facilities or office space.

The impressive commercial kitchen also provides an excellent opportunity to introduce a food offering and create an additional revenue stream. With CCTV, air conditioning, fire systems and emergency exits throughout, plus extensive outdoor seating and customer parking, this is a superb opportunity for energetic new owners.

Business, Offers Over £160,000

20/09/2026

SOLD – Fish & Chips Takeaway, Barnsley

Another successful business sale completed!

This very busy fish and chips takeaway, ideally located in a densely populated residential area, has now been successfully sold.

With £3,500–£4,000 weekly turnover, sensible opening hours and a spacious two-bedroom flat included, this was a fantastic opportunity for a new owner.

Congratulations to both the buyer and seller!

We'd be happy to help guide you through the process and achieve the best possible result.

please call us on 0113 238 2900 or email [email protected]

20/09/2026

LICENSED CAFE BAR, PLANTS & FLORISTS – KENT

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591642

A unique and highly attractive plant retail, café and licensed bar business in the heart of Broadstairs. Foliage Plants combines premium houseplants, stylish hospitality and regular events to create a popular destination with multiple income streams and a loyal customer base.

✨ Approx. £250,000 annual turnover
✨ Prime high-footfall town centre location
✨ Unique plant retail, café & licensed bar concept
✨ Strong profit margins & loyal customer base
✨ Seven-day trading with events & live music
✨ Potential residential conversion of upper floors

The business offers a carefully curated range of indoor plants, pots, planters and accessories, alongside specialist plant care advice and repotting services. The café serves premium coffees, cakes and light bites, while the licensed bar provides beer, wine and signature cocktails.

Arranged over three floors, the premises include retail space, café seating, stylish bar, food preparation kitchen, additional first-floor seating and preparation area, WC facilities, workshop room and useful storage. Regular workshops, themed evenings, live music and community events further enhance the business.

There is also scope to convert the upper floors into residential accommodation, subject to any necessary consents, providing an exciting additional opportunity.

A truly distinctive turnkey business in one of Kent’s most popular seaside towns. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the quality and potential on offer.

Business, offers around £74,950

POS DISPLAY FABRICATION BUSINESS – WEST YORKSHIREVisit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591021An exc...
19/09/2026

POS DISPLAY FABRICATION BUSINESS – WEST YORKSHIRE

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591021

An excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established metal fabrication business specialising in Point of Sale displays for retailers. Operated by our client for over 30 years, the business has built an excellent reputation and supplies a range of blue-chip clients, including major supermarkets.

✨ £217,143 annual turnover
✨ 30+ years established
✨ Blue-chip clients & major supermarket work
✨ Strong repeat trade & word-of-mouth referrals
✨ Good order book extending across the UK & Ireland
✨ Huge potential with website & online presence

The business currently generates virtually all its trade through repeat customers and recommendations, despite having no company website or online presence. This presents significant scope for an ambitious new owner to increase the company profile, attract new customers and grow the existing order book.

Currently operated from leasehold workshop premises, the business could easily be relocated to suit an existing fabrication operation, making this an ideal acquisition to complement an established business. Alternatively, the landlord may consider offering a new lease, subject to separate negotiation.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire an established fabrication business with an excellent reputation, strong customer base and genuine scope for expansion.

Business, Offers Around £70,000

19/09/2026

THIRTEEN-BEDROOM HOTEL & WEDDING VENUE – DERBYSHIRE

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591754

A substantial freehold hotel and events venue extending to approximately 3.3 acres, occupying a prominent semi-rural position on the outskirts of Melbourne. The property enjoys attractive countryside views and excellent access to East Midlands Airport, Donington Park and the A50, A42 and M1.

✨ Freehold property extending to approx. 3.3 acres
✨ 13 individually styled en-suite bedrooms
✨ Established hotel, restaurant & wedding venue
✨ Purpose-built ceremony building & function facilities
✨ Planning consent for residential redevelopment
✨ Separate 3-bedroom owners’ accommodation

The property offers extensive hospitality facilities including reception, licensed bar, restaurant, commercial kitchen, function room, dedicated wedding facilities, substantial parking and mature landscaped grounds.

Planning consent provides significant development potential, including six apartments, a three-bedroom detached house and a four-bedroom barn conversion, alongside an existing three-bedroom residential dwelling.

With East Midlands Airport approximately three miles away and Donington Park nearby, the property is ideally positioned for business travellers, tourists and event visitors. There is considerable scope for continued hotel and events use, repositioning within the hospitality sector or alternative development, subject to the necessary consents.

A rare freehold opportunity combining substantial land, established hospitality facilities and significant development potential. Viewing highly recommended.

Business and Property, Offers Around £1.5 Million

18/09/2026

RETAIL UNIT – FORMER HAIR SALON – ELLAND TO LET

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591751

A fantastic opportunity to occupy a recently refurbished retail premises in a prominent corner position within the bustling town centre of Elland. Previously operated as a successful unisex hair salon, the property is now available following the former tenant’s retirement.

✨ Rent £12,000 per annum
✨ Prominent town centre corner position
✨ Recently refurbished throughout
✨ Spacious open-plan salon with backwash facilities
✨ Four large display windows & excellent natural light
✨ Versatile retail, showroom, office or service use

The ground floor provides a welcoming reception leading to a spacious open-plan salon with multiple dressing-out stations and excellent frontage. The first floor offers further open-plan space, kitchen and staff welfare facilities.

Secure new lease available at a sensible rent. Ideally suited to hair and beauty operators but offering flexibility for a range of alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents. Ready for immediate occupation. Viewing highly recommended.


18/09/2026

LICENSED RESTAURANT – HUDDERSFIELD

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591028

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented licensed restaurant in a truly prime Kirklees town centre position. Situated directly opposite the newly refurbished train station, the business benefits from exceptionally high footfall and excellent visibility.

✨ £10,000 weekly turnover
✨ Prime town square location opposite train station
✨ 120-cover double-fronted restaurant
✨ Immaculately refurbished throughout
✨ Well-equipped commercial kitchen & cocktail bar
✨ Walk-in cold room, freezer & extensive storage

Our clients have operated the business since 2016, investing extensively in a high-quality refurbishment throughout. The premises provide a spacious restaurant, well-appointed cocktail bar, open-plan kitchen, secondary preparation area, dry store and substantial lower-ground storage and preparation space.

Held on lease with sensible terms, this is a turnkey restaurant in an outstanding trading position. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and size of the premises.

Business, Offers Around £134,950

17/09/2026

SOLD – Tanning Studio, Northowram

Another successful business sale completed!

This immaculately presented and highly profitable tanning studio, established in 2023, has now been successfully sold.

With £59,373 annual turnover and adjusted net profits of £31,219, plus a prime village location, modern fit-out and staff-operated model, this was an attractive turnkey opportunity.

Congratulations to both the buyer and seller

We'd be happy to help guide you through the process and achieve the best possible result.

please call us on 0113 238 2900 or email [email protected]

17/09/2026

LICENSED ITALIAN RESTAURANT – HALIFAX

Visit our website www.ernest-wilson.co.uk/Business-Details/591721

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established licensed Italian restaurant in one of the most prominent positions in Halifax town centre. Operated by our client since 2017, the business is only offered for sale due to other business interests.

✨ £9,000–£10,000 weekly turnover
✨ Prime corner position with dual frontage
✨ Approx. 60-cover split-level restaurant
✨ Fully fitted commercial kitchen with pizza oven
✨ Huge potential to increase turnover
✨ New lease with sensible rental terms

Currently trading just five evenings per week, the business offers significant scope for growth through lunchtime openings, longer trading hours and further development of the existing concept. The premises would also suit a wide range of alternative cuisines and hospitality uses.

The substantial property includes an attractive reception and cocktail bar, first-floor offices, staff facilities and storage, plus a lower-ground commercial kitchen with walk-in cold room, dry store and separate pot wash. Recent town centre regeneration has created an attractive pedestrian area immediately outside, offering potential for alfresco dining.

Business £59,950

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Leeds

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
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