Property Description

Abbey Property Sales are delighted to offer to the market this fantastic investment opportunity in Strokestown Co. Roscommon

The Sportsman’s Inn, a long-established and well-known public house situated on Elphin Street, Strokestown.
This substantial property includes a fully licensed pub, 7-bedroom overhead accommodation, and an adjoining derelict dwelling with a 3-bedroom apartment, all located a short walk from Strokestown Park House & The National Famine Museum.

BER CERTS.
Bar. E1. Overhead Accommodation D2. 3 bed apartment C3.

Business, Accommodation & Dwelling next door for the price of a House.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a prime hospitality premises with extensive development potential in one of Roscommon’s most historic and strategically located towns.

Ground Floor – Pub Layout & Floor Areas

• Store to Front Adjacent Kitchen – 10 m²
Ideal for dry goods, stock management, or additional prep storage.

• Kitchen / Tea Room – 12 m²
Suitable for staff use or light food preparation, with potential for commercial upgrade.

• Entrance Door / Stairs –

• Hallway

Main Trading Areas

Front Bar – 46 m²
The core trading space featuring a traditional bar counter, seating, and excellent visibility from Elphin Street. Ideal for casual drinks, sports viewings, and everyday trade. Bar Area (behind counter) – 4 m². Compact service area for drinks preparation and customer service.
Rear Snooker Room – 41 m²
A generous entertainment space supporting pool/snooker tables, darts, or conversion to a lounge, dining area, or function room.

Customer Facilities
Toilet Lobby / Store.
Conveniently laid out with storage potential.
Toilets –
Spacious male and female facilities in good configuration for a busy premises.

Storage & Ancillary Areas

Archway Store –
Useful for additional stock, equipment, or conversion to food prep or ancillary service space.
Cold Room –
Dedicated chilled storage for keg and bottle stock.

Smoking / Seating Area –
A major asset: this large, partially enclosed area is ideal for outdoor dining, smoking, live music events, or beer garden development.
Excellent potential for enhancement and increased revenue.

Overhead Accommodation – 7 Bedrooms

Located above the pub, the spacious private accommodation includes:

Seven bedrooms

Kitchen and living areas

Bathroom facilities

Separate access via the main entrance/stairwell

Perfect for owner-occupier living, staff accommodation, or conversion to guest accommodation or short-term rentals.

Adjoining Derelict Dwelling with 3-Bed Apartment

Included as part of the sale is the adjoining derelict structure, offering:

A self-contained 3-bedroom apartment

Substantial redevelopment scope

Eligibility for derelict property or renovation grant schemes (subject to approval)

This side property significantly increases the long-term value of the holding and offers outstanding potential for:

Additional rental apartments
Guest accommodation
Extended pub facilities
Boutique hospitality suites
Mixed-use development

Location – Elphin Street, Strokestown

A prime trading location with:

Constant footfall and visibility

Proximity to local shops, services, and amenities

A short pedestrian walk to Strokestown Park House & National Famine Museum—one of Roscommon’s major tourism attractions

Easy access to the N5 for regional and national connectivity

Business & Development Potential

The combined footprint of pub + accommodation + derelict dwelling offers unrivalled opportunity in the region:

Gastro-pub or food expansion

Event/function room development

Short-term letting / tourist accommodation

Multi-unit residential refurbishment

Beer garden or outdoor entertainment zone

Investment property with multiple income streams

Few properties offer the same versatility and scale in such a strong location.


The Sportsman’s Inn is a landmark premises in Strokestown and presents a rare opportunity for publicans, hospitality operators, or investors seeking a project with strong immediate trading potential and significant long-term redevelopment value.

Call Gerry on 086 8066701 to arrange a viewing or to seek more information.

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BER Details

BER No. 801109919

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This property was last updated: 77 days ago