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Is taking on a pub in Adelaide in 2026 a good business decision?

Just wondering. One mate did this ten years ago in addition to his day office job, ended up he hated it, lost loads of money, had his wife and kids in in the evenings and weekends making pizzas.

Now another acquaintance is running around telling everyone he and his wife are thinking of taking on one. "A really good one, with a great reputation" etc. They'd be great behind the bar, and drinking, but not at running a business. Why would someone sell up if it was such a great business?

Anyway, anyone got opinions? I just thought pubs were losing money due to the economic situation and people drinking at home etc

Opinions please.

Is taking on a pub in Adelaide in 2026 a good business decision?

Just wondering. One mate did this ten years ago in addition to his day office job, ended up he hated it, lost loads of money, had his wife and kids in in the evenings and weekends making pizzas.

Now another acquaintance is running around telling everyone he and his wife are thinking of taking on one. "A really good one, with a great reputation" etc. They'd be great behind the bar, and drinking, but not at running a business. Why would someone sell up if it was such a great business?

Anyway, anyone got opinions? I just thought pubs were losing money due to the economic situation and people drinking at home etc

Opinions please.

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