£130,000

Restaurant for sale
Restaurant & Guest House, Hockley SS5

    Leasehold
    Added on 19/03/2026

    About this property

      Restaurant & Takeaway

      The restaurant currently operates as a well-regarded English restaurant, trading daytimes only, offering significant potential for growth.

      Current Opening Hours:

      Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00am – 3:30pm

      Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

      Monday: Closed

      The takeaway service operates:

      Evenings: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

      The business benefits from an alcohol licence permitting sales until 11pm, presenting a major opportunity for new owners to extend evening dining hours and substantially increase turnover. While currently an English restaurant, the premises would equally suit a wide variety of cuisines.

      The restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation locally and with visitors, supported by strong online reviews:

      4.5★ Google rating

      4.5★ TripAdvisor rating

      4.7★ OpenTable rating

      Guest House Accommodation

      Also included is a separate leasehold guest house, providing a valuable additional income stream.

      The accommodation comprises:

      Reception area

      6 double rooms with en-suite bathrooms

      1 family room

      1 double room without en-suite

      The property benefits from on-site parking for approximately 20 vehicles, a major advantage for both restaurant guests and overnight visitors.

      Key Highlights

      Dual-income hospitality business

      Established reputation with excellent reviews

      Alcohol licence until 11pm

      Huge scope to increase turnover through evening trading

      Flexible concept suitable for multiple cuisines

      On-site parking for approx. 20 vehicles

      Guest house accommodation providing additional revenue

      This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, hospitality couple, or experienced restaurateur looking to expand or establish a thriving hospitality business with strong foundations and clear growth potential.

      Contact us today with any questions or to arrange a viewing! RX753795

      Tenure

      There are two leases in place, both with a new term to be agreed. The restaurant rent is currently £21,500 per annum exclusive, and the Guest house rent at £22,000 per annum exclusive

      Premises

      Large destination plot with garden seating, currently set out for around 30 covers, however could accommodate a lot more if required. A single entrance door leads into an entry way with further glazed door, leading into the restaurant which measures 2,045 Sq. Ft. And is arranged as follows:

      Main Restaurant Area

      Currently arranged for a comfortable 70 covers, however, could potentially accommodate more, if required, there is a reception desk area to the left on entry and the premises is air conditioned throughout with hanging feature lighting and laminate flooring. Towards the rear of the seating area is a hip-height serve over counter behind which is equipped with a large upright display drinks fridge and a double under counter display drinks fridge, hot water dispenser, coffee machine and till. There are separate Ladies and Gents WC facilities

      Kitchen, Prep & Stores

      Currently equipped with 3 chest freezers, large mixer, various stainless steel prep tables, 2x large uprights stainless steel freezers, wash hand basin, stainless steel sink. Heated pass through, commercial extractor system, 6 burner range, salamander grill, twin basket fryer, meat slicer, 2 x toasters, rice maker, 1 large upright stainless steel fridge, 3 x microwaves, mixer, large upright stainless steel fridge, stainless steel prep table with under counter refrigeration, stainless steel prep table with heated plate warmer under, bain marie, blender, under counter stainless steel fridge, 2 microwaves, large upright stainless steel fridge, stainless steel sink, ice maker, glass washer, dishwasher, double stainless steel sink, wash hand basin and a walk in chill room. Staff WC.

      To the rear of the premises there is a external store which has various racking, large chest freezer and large upright freezer

      Trading Hours

      Tuesday to Saturday: Breakfast from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, main menu 12.30PM - 3:30PM, takeaway from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Sunday: Breakfast from 9:00AM -11:00AM, roast lunch from 12:30PM - 4:00PM.The Restaurant currently only trades in the daytime, no longer do evenings, however, there is a alcohol licence for the hours of 11 am - 11 pm so these hours could be extended by a purchaser

      Turnover

      The Restaurant and Takeaway turnover, is approximately £3,500 - £4,500 per week and the Guest House Turnover is approximately £75,000 per annum. Further financial information can be disclosed to seriously interested applicants following a viewing of the business

      Business Rates

      The premises is subject to a rateable value of £24,250

      Legal Costs

      Each party to be responsible for their own, with the landlords legal costs for the surrendering of the existing leases to be the responsibility of the vendor and the Landlords legal costs incurred in the granting of the new leases to be the responsibility of the purchaser

      Disclaimer

      Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission

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