Black Horse Inn, 84 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JY

Description

A well‑established public house prominently located on one of Montrose’s busiest main roads.

This popular venue has been under the same ownership for the past seven and half years and enjoys strong support from the local community, attracting customers of all ages. Two resident darts teams and a dominoes team adds to the lively social atmosphere, while the occasional live entertainment at weekends keeps the bar buzzing.

The pub is also a well‑known meeting place for a large 'Tartan Army' following, with Scotland match days in particular and the upcoming World Cup 2026.

Montrose is a welcoming seaside town in Angus, where open countryside meets the coast and life moves at an easy, unhurried pace.

Travelling to Montrose from Aberdeen takes just under an hour by car via the A92 or around the same time by train. Dundee is even closer, roughly 45 minutes by road and around half an hour on the train. If you are coming from Edinburgh, allow around one hour 45 minutes by car or close to two hours by rail, while from Glasgow the journey usually takes just over two hours.

The Black Horse Inn has a warm traditional feel that immediately makes you comfortable. A solid wooden bar sits at the heart of the pub and, along with the timber panelling, polished tables and classic stools, gives the space a proper old‑fashioned pub character.

Comfortable bench seating lines the walls, while the layout is open and easy to move around. Simple décor, sports screens and dart areas add to the relaxed atmosphere, making it a welcoming well looked after pub where locals can settle in and feel at home. The overall capacity is c.75.

Male and female toilets are located to the rear.

All fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Any personal belongings owned by the current owners will be removed before the sale.

Accessed via its own external door on the main street, the letting accommodation is a well‑kept living space that feels comfortable and easy to live in.

The lounge is spacious and welcoming with modern sofas, simple décor and tall windows that let in plenty of natural light. The bedroom is generous in size, attractively finished with soft furnishings and a calm, relaxed feel. A modern fitted kitchen and dining area is laid out neatly, offering practical storage and space for everyday living.

Overall, the accommodation is well presented, clean and ready for immediate use either as owner's accommodation or continue as a short term let.

The Black Horse Inn is a strong well‑run business with plenty of room for a new owner to build on its existing success. The premises are in excellent condition, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout, allowing a smooth handover.

Wet sales average around £136,000 per annum based on 2025 figures, offering a solid trading base with clear potential for growth.

Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the opportunity fully.

Staff information will be provided to seriously interested parties.

Trading Profit & Loss Accounts will be provided to seriously interested parties after a formal viewing has taken place.

Monday to Thursday
12.00pm - 12.00pm

Friday to Saturday
12.00pm - 1.00am

Sunday
12.30pm - 12.00am

The Rateable Value is £11,500 with effect from 1 April 2023.

Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local Authority.

Premises Licence
Short Term Let (property above)