Sidney Phillips has brought to market the Freemasons Arms in Brightlingsea, a superbly presented pub with immaculate owners’ accommodation and letting accommodation.
Situated in the coastal town of Brightlingsea, in the Tendring District of Essex, the Freemasons Arms sits at the heart of the Cinque port town, which although predominately residential, is centralized around a vibrant town centre boasting attractions including All Saints’ Church, Bateman’s Tower, and Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.
The Freemasons Arms is a traditional end-of-terrace public house, situated in one of the town’s densely populated residential streets. The property has been heavily invested in over recent years and is presented to a high standard throughout. It benefits from a bar, games area, stunning one bedroom owners’ accommodation and two holiday letting bedrooms known as The Sanctuary Rooms.
Having been transformed from a closed public house into a popular wet-only public house, the business is well-known for its live music, two pool teams and its strong association with the local football club who use the pub on home match days. The Freemasons Arms is one of the top spots for sports boasting a 70" screen which is popular with those seeking to watch live football and boxing.
Regional Valuations Manager, Robert Cockayne, is handling the sale and commented: “The Freemasons Arms would suit a hands-on owner who could further increase profit margins with a reduction in wage costs. Furthermore. a new operator could greatly increase turnover with an extension on the current opening hours, which are presently configured to work around the owner’s alternative employment. Alternatively, the premises would lend itself to restaurant use, subject to planning permission.”
The freehold interest of the Freemasons Arms is available off an asking price of £395,000.
For further information about this pub for sale in Essex, please contact Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk. You can also view the property on our website by clicking here or search other pubs for sale or to let.
January 2026