Irish Bar For Sale In Sabinillas
Key facts
Location
Manilva, Malaga, Spain
About this restaurant
RARE FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY
ESTABLISHED IRISH BAR WITH EXCELLENT
REPUTATION, LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE AND
EXISTING TRADING BUSINESS – COSTA DEL SOL
MONAHAN'S IRISH BAR – SAN LUIS DE SABINILLAS, MANILVA, MÁLAGA
FREEHOLD PROPERTY & BUSINESS FOR SALE AS A GOING CONCERN
An Exceptional Opportunity on the Costa del Sol
A rare opportunity to acquire both the freehold commercial property and established trading
business of Monahan's Irish Bar, a popular and highly regarded establishment situated in
Plaza de los Naranjos, in the heart of San Luis de Sabinillas.
Monahan's has established itself as a welcoming social hub, attracting local residents,
expatriates, holidaymakers and golfers visiting the many courses along the Costa del Sol.
Renowned for its warm Irish hospitality, excellent customer service, lively entertainment and
friendly atmosphere, the bar has built an established reputation and loyal customer following.
Prime Location in a Beautifully Renovated Square
Monahan's enjoys an attractive position overlooking Plaza de los Naranjos, which underwent
a major refurbishment by Manilva Council in 2025.
The improvements include:
• Completely renewed paving and attractive modern tiling.
• Upgraded lighting throughout the square.
• A decorative water fountain.
• Improved accessibility and enhanced public spaces.
• Additional shaded areas.
Further pedestrianisation of the surrounding area is planned, potentially creating an even
more attractive environment for outdoor hospitality.
The square is also home to a tapas bar, an Indian restaurant and a small corner shop, helping
to create a lively and welcoming setting for residents and visitors.
Popular with Local Residents, Tourists and Golfers
An important strength of Monahan's is its diverse and established customer base.
In addition to attracting residents and holidaymakers, the bar is particularly popular with
golfers playing the numerous golf courses in the surrounding area.With the Costa del Sol being an internationally recognised golfing destination, Monahan's
benefits from visitors who enjoy relaxing with a drink, watching live sport and socialising
after a day on the course.
The combination of a welcoming Irish atmosphere, comfortable seating, live entertainment
and televised sport makes Monahan's an appealing meeting place for golfing groups.
This golfing clientele adds another valuable dimension to the business, complementing its
established local and international customer following.
Attractive Freehold Premises – Seating for up to 87 Customers
The premises offer approximately:
• 58 m² internal bar area
• 30 m² outdoor terrace area
• 52 outdoor customer seats
• 35 indoor customer seats
• Combined seating for up to 87 customers
The outdoor terrace provides an attractive setting overlooking the recently refurbished square,
while the comfortable indoor bar offers a welcoming traditional Irish atmosphere.
Fully Equipped – Fixtures, Fittings and Collectables Included
The business is offered complete with all existing fixtures, fittings and furnishings.
The sale includes:
• Five wall-mounted televisions for live sport and entertainment.
• Existing bar equipment, fixtures and fittings.
• Indoor and outdoor furniture.
• An extensive collection of memorabilia gathered from around the world.
• Interesting and distinctive collectables.
• Traditional Irish-themed decorations and furnishings.
The international memorabilia and collectables give Monahan's a distinctive personality,
creating an atmosphere that customers recognise and enjoy.
Excellent Reputation and Established Entertainment
Monahan's enjoys an excellent reputation, with a previously reported 4.8-star Google rating
and positive customer comments about its friendly service, cleanliness, atmosphere and
entertainment.
The bar operates a popular weekly entertainment programme:
• Thursday: Speedquizzing.
• Friday: Karaoke with Bob.• Saturday: Live music featuring popular performers.
• Sunday: Bingo with Mick and attractive rollover prizes.
The business also hosts charity events, themed parties, sporting occasions and seasonal
celebrations, helping to maintain strong community connections and repeat custom.
Established Business with Further Potential
The sale offers an incoming purchaser:
• Freehold ownership of the commercial property.
• An established operating business sold as a going concern.
• A loyal and varied customer base, including local residents, international visitors and
golfers.
• An attractive position within a recently renovated square.
• Extensive indoor and outdoor customer seating.
• Five wall-mounted televisions.
• All existing fixtures, fittings, furnishings and collectables.
• A recognised business name and established goodwill.
• An active entertainment programme and social media presence.
• Opportunities to expand the existing business and attract additional visitors.
A Rare Opportunity to Acquire Property and Business Together
Unlike a traditional leasehold bar transfer or traspaso, the sale includes both the freehold
property and the established trading business, along with its existing fixtures, fittings,
furnishings and distinctive memorabilia.
With its excellent reputation, location in a newly refurbished square, established local and
golfing clientele, generous seating and popular entertainment programme, Monahan's offers
an attractive opportunity for an experienced operator, couple or investor.
This is much more than the sale of a bar. It is an opportunity to acquire the bricks and
mortar, an established business, its customer goodwill and a distinctive venue in the
heart of Sabinillas.
Further information, financial details and viewings available to genuinely interested
purchasers.
SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY.
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