Navigation Inn, Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry, SY10 8JB

Description

Nestled alongside the Montgomery Canal, which links Shropshire Union and Ellesmere Canal, the Navigation Inn is a warm and charming pub serving homemade food. The Grade II listed property has a good mix of both local and out of area guests and offers a welcoming atmosphere. The pub often hosts pub quizzes and has a variety of live music, and there is a canal side patio for al fresco dining with further option to improve this using the lower ground floor storage area.

This is a noteworthy opportunity to secure one of only two pubs on the Montgomery Canal in Shropshire, of which the location effortlessly links from Wales to the England- Wales Border.

Maesbury Marsh is a popular rural village situated 2.5 miles from Oswestry, with easily accessible public transport links, in a south easterly direction. The village is well known for its picturesque scenery and pleasant walks along the Montgomery Canal

The ground floor has a nice flow with bar areas and two separate seating areas, a formal restaurant area and more informal dining area, features include low beamed ceilings, a traditional log fire, and raised snug area.

To the first floor there's a larger than average two-bedroom manager's flat with the potential of two en-suite letting bedrooms, one of which has its own private lounge.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Opportunity to have two en-suite bedrooms suitable for AirBNB.

Externally, the Navigation Inn offers seating for about 50 people, overlooking the Montgomery Canal. This opportunity is unique, as it is one of only two pubs along this waterway, connecting Wales and the England-Wales border.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-performing pub that has been owned by the current proprietors for 20 years. It enjoys a strong reputation in the area and still offers scope for further improvement. The restaurant area is ideal for hosting birthdays and events, which are held regularly throughout the year and provide a valuable additional income stream.

The pub currently operates on reduced hours—closed Monday to Wednesday and trading part-time for the remainder of the week—due to the owners’ other work commitments. This presents a clear opportunity to extend trading hours and grow revenue.

In addition, the upper floors offer excellent potential for conversion into guest accommodation, whether as a B&B or AirBNB, creating a further income stream and enhancing the overall value of the business.

The business is currently owner operated with an accompaniment of full and part time staff. Further details can be provided upon request.

Further information is available upon request.

Monday to Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 10pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

The Rateable Value is £4,300 with effect from April 2026. Please check with your local authority to find the rate payable

Premises licence.