Three pubs for sale in Dorset that you can buy right now

Pubs in England and Wales have had a hard time of it in the last couple of decades, with record numbers closing.

BBC News reported back in July last year that the number of pubs fell to 39,970 which is 7,000 less than the number open in 2012.

If you wanted to restore a local pub to its community then here are three which are for sale on Zoopla.

What pubs are for sale in Dorset?

Pub in Weymouth

The Weymouth pub (Image: Zoopla)

See the full listing on the Zoopla website here.

Located on St Edmund Street this pub is on sale for £65,000, and it offers a central trading position just "a stone’s throw" from the harbour.

It contains a main front bar/entertainment area complete with a stage and a "comprehensive" PA system as it can serve as a live music venue.

Alongside that, it has an additional rear bar area, cloakroom facilities and a trade garden.

It also comes with "spacious owners' accommodation" comprising of a kitchen, a sitting room, three bedrooms (one en-suite), and a family bathroom.

Pub in Blandford Forum

The Blandford Forum pub (Image: Zoopla)

See the full listing on the Zoopla website here.

This pub is listed for £49,500 on Zoopla and is described as an "attractive cottage-style property with landscaped gardens".

It has a character bar and a dining area, but it could be used as a "versatile home" or letting accommodation.

Turnover is stated to be around £250,000 per annum.

Pub in Marnhull

The pub in Marnhull (Image: Zoopla)

See the full listing on the Zoopla website here.

The Blackmore Vale Inn free house is listed for £12,000 on its Zoopla page and offers a "character bar" which can seat 26 people.

In addition to that it has a restaurant space which can seat 30 people and a car park with space for 16 vehicles.

Alongside that are a trade garden and a four-bedroom owners' accommodation which comes with the pub.