Inverness venue Johnny Foxes & The Den hits the market

Johnny Foxes & The Den in Inverness
Johnny Foxes & The Den is a 520-capacity venue in Inverness

Inverness city centre’s powerhouse riverside venue Johnny Foxes & The Den has this week come to market via Christie & Co.

Created and operated for over 28 years by Don Lawson, Johnny Foxes & The Den is a multi-function space – pub, restaurant and nightclub – that has been a staple of the Inverness’ scene since opening in 1997.

With an overall capacity of around 520 patrons across its traditionally themed pub and restaurant, and The Den nightclub, the venue is known for its hearty food offer, live music seven nights a week, and the late night rush of Highland 20-somethings flocking to its bars for ‘the best Craic in the city’.

The stage in Johnny Foxes

The business’s 2024 turnover was in excess of £3.5million, and its net profit for the same period was said to be circa £800k.

Business agent at Christie & Co Simon Watson, said: “Being a frequent visitor to Inverness over the past 25 years, I have always enjoyed a night in Foxes!

“I am very excited to work on behalf of Don Lawson and his team to market Johnny Foxes and The Den, without doubt one of the most iconic and exciting opportunities on the Scottish hospitality scene.

Tina MacDonald of Johnny Foxes & The Den in Inverness was SLTN Licensee of the Year in 2024

“We are confident that there will be no shortage of interest.”

The remaining 25 years of the lease are available to purchase, with price on application.