Restaurant/cafe for sale in Strand, Torquay TQ1

Torquay, together with Paignton and Brixham, form part of the English Riviera, a favourite tourist destination. Torquay is a hub of activity year round, boosted significantly during the holiday seasons with the influx of visitors to the area. Ewings Cafe in an excellent, highly visible trading position close to the busy Harbourside and pedestrianised shopping area of Fleet Walk.

Ewings is a smart café/bistro with modern interior and well-equipped commercial kitchen. This long established business has built up a strong regular trade with locals supporting the café throughout the year and tourists who return to the café year after year. Ewings currently opens daytimes only by choice of the owners, offering traditional café fayre with the benefit of a premises licence. Due to the location, there is huge potential for evening trade and with the introduction of a website and social media presence the trade could be further boosted.

The premises benefits from a large picture window with awning and outside seating.

Restaurant

Stylishly decorated with quality fixtures & fittings providing seating for circa 45. Drinks Prep Area with fresh coffee machine, separate grinder, under counter drinks fridge, shelving for crockery and cutlery & condiment station. Service Counter with heated pass and counter top chiller display cabinet.

Kitchen

Non slip flooring, stainless steel splash back and commercial extraction. Four ring gas cooker with oven under, large griddle, twin deep fat fryer and 2 under counter fridges. Epos till system.

Leading through to:-

Prep Kitchen & Wash Up Area

Non slip flooring and wipe clean wall cladding. Two 2 door fridges with stainless steel work top and salad prep, 2 commercial microwaves, panini machine and 2 pot Bain Marie. Commercial dishwasher and large double sink unit.

To the rear stairs leading to:-

Ladies & Gents Cloakrooms

Store Room

Two chest freezers, upright fridge and dry storage.

Outside Seating

Pavement licence for three tables seating 6.

Rateable Value

2023 List: £7,100. Please note this is not Rates Payable. For information, we advise you to contact the Local Authority, Torbay Borough Council.

The Business

The business is owner operated with the assistance of a part time Front of House and 3 further casual part time members of staff. Trading information will be provided to bona fide interested parties following a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents Bettesworths. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a long established business in a superb trading location.

Tenure

The premises is held on a fully repairing and insuring lease at a current rent of £18,000 per annum with a term of 15 years from 2014.

Services

We have been informed that all main services are connected to the premises.

Inventory

To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owner’s personal effects.

Stock

Wet and dry stock and bar glassware in trade will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.

EPC Rating D