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Historic Swindon pub, The Greyhound, listed for sale at reduced price
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
A long-standing Swindon pub has returned to the market with a significant price reduction of nearly 35 per cent as the current owner retires.
The Greyhound, a prominent Victorian public house situated on the corner of Faringdon Road and Westcott Place in Swindon, has been listed for sale for £450,000. The freehold sale, managed by Christie & Co, comes as the current owner prepares to enter retirement.
This latest listing represents a notable reduction in price from previous marketing efforts. The property was previously advertised for £679,999 in April 2025, meaning the asking price has dropped by £229,999, or approximately 34 per cent.
The venue is currently operating as a trading business, and the sale includes all existing trade fixtures and fittings, which the agent confirmed are free from loan or lease agreements. Property particulars describe a two-storey building featuring an open-plan trading area centred around a large bar, alongside a separate function room equipped with its own bar for private events and entertainment. The ground floor also contains a commercial kitchen, beer cellar, and storage facilities, with an outdoor trading space located to the rear. The upper floor provides three-bedroom living accommodation for an owner or manager.
Operational data provided in the marketing material indicates that the pub generated a net turnover of £350,816 for the year ending 31 March 2024, with 249 barrels of beer and cider sold during the same 12-month period. Current operating hours are midday to 11pm from Monday to Thursday and on Sundays, with extended opening until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Agents suggest the site holds potential for further development, particularly through increased food service and hosting more regular events or live music. The pub sits in a residential area within easy reach of Swindon Railway Station and the Designer Outlet Village, contributing to its established local customer base. While the property includes a large garden, the listing notes that a scaffold stage structure currently situated there is not included in the sale, though it is available for separate negotiation if a new owner wishes to retain it.
The property holds an EPC rating of C and has a rateable value of £24,250 as of 1 April 2026. The pub is being sold with vacant possession, offering a turnkey opportunity for those looking to take over a historic community venue.
Source: Swindon Advertiser - Lifestyle · View original