Famous Highland pub and nightclub put up for sale by founder

Johnny Foxes & The Den <i>(Image: Christie & Co)</i>
Johnny Foxes & The Den (Image: Christie & Co)
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A famous Highlands pub, restaurant and nightclub has gone up for sale after being operated by the same owners for 28 years.

Johnny Foxes & The Den is in the centre of Inverness and is based on the banks of the River Ness after being opened up by Don Lawson in 1997.

He has continued to operate it ever since but has now decided to put the venue up for sale through Christie & Co. The Irish-themed bar and restaurant has a capacity for around 520 people while The Den is Inverness’ only nightclub.

It claims to be ‘Home to the best Craic in the city’ as part of its selling point and is known for live music seven nights a week, a selection of food and its riverside venue.


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Simon Watson, Business Agent at Christie & Co, is managing the sale and 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.  We are confident that there will be no shortage of interest.”

The remaining 25 years of the lease are also available to purchase.

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