The future of the Clives Arms Hotel in Penarth, which has been up for sale for nearly two years, is still up in the air. 

The hotel pub, which is owned in partnership by Garry Webber and Steve Powell, is up for sale for £280,000.  

A regular ordering a drink at the bar A regular ordering a drink at the bar (Image: Newsquest)

The co-owner, who has lived in Penarth all his life, shared why he decided to buy the pub in the first place so many years ago. 

Garry Webber, 64, said: “I would like it to keep going - we have been here for 16 to 17 years, but it was busier back then."

He decided to buy the pub with his business partner when it went up for sale because it was his favourite pub to get a drink. 

“I have drunk in this pub for at least 45 years because it's a real traditional pub.” 

The shelves with rows of mugs collected by the ownerThe shelves with rows of mugs collected by the owner (Image: Newsquest)

When you walk into the pub you can see shelves with rows of beer mugs that he has collected over the years. 

His business partner talked to him about the decision to put it up for sale and while he loves the pub, he said he supported his decision. 

“It has already been some time and things do change, after covid it has been a struggle,” he said.  

What are the pub's opening times?

  • Monday 2-11pm

  • Tuesday 2-11pm

  • Wednesday 2-11pm

  • Thursday 2-11pm

  • Friday 2pm-12am

  • Saturday 2pm-12am

  • Sunday 2-11pm

The property up for sale

The pub with a strong local following has self-contained living accommodation and 60 indoor covers. 

The ground floor has a bar, lounge area, kitchen and pool area. 

The lower ground floor provides a skittle alley, male and female W/Cs and a beer cellar. 

The first floor is where the owner's accommodation, an office and a utility room can be found. 

What does it look like inside?

The bar near the entrance of the pubThe bar near the entrance of the pub (Image: Avison Young)

The seating area with bench seating, tables and stoolsThe seating area with bench seating, tables and stools (Image: Avison Young)

Where is the property?

The location of the property on John Street in PenarthThe location of the property on John Street in Penarth (Image: Google)

It is only half a mile from Penarth's town centre and the marina. 

Its full address is Clive Arms Hotel, 31 John Street, Penarth, CF64 1DN. 

This is a short walk to Dingle Road Station 0.5 miles away or Penarth Station 0.6 miles away.