Fish & Chips (and other traditional British food) in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

About a minute's walk from Tunbridge Wells mainline railway station, a beautifully renovated Victorian space in an affluent and vibrant town centre that's perfect for someone looking for their next food business venture. Despite experiencing success as a artisan fish and chip restaurant open three evenings a week, with excellent reviews and a devoted base of regular customers who appreciate the additive-free fried-to-order wild fish with triple fried chips fried in 100% British beef tallow, the walk-in trade volume does not align with our preferred evening opening hours, and the owner does not want to extend to other food types. With this in mind, we feel that this establishment may show greater prospects when turned into a café, bistro, steak-house serving beef-dripping chips, or other daytime and early evening food business. We believe enhancing the opening hours to cover breakfast and lunch times and Sundays, alongside expanding the menu to include hot drinks or tapas-and-wine, for instance, could potentially generate a better footfall.

Given the high quality gas-powered three-pan frying range, this property could also be ideal for a boutique doughnut-and-coffee shop, or any venture which relies on producing a large consistent volume of very high quality deep fried food. The strength of the potential lies in the incredibly energy efficient heavy-duty Kiremko frying range with built in filtration which could cater to many diverse culinary needs. There is also a solid-top Falcon range with gas oven and salamander grill. Hence, the centrally located premises is up for lease, fully-equipped and ready for someone who shares in the vision of turning it into the town's next big success. 

This prime location offers high street visibility and presents a warm, inviting interior ambiance. Features include a spacious, modern, and fully-equipped commercial kitchen, perfect for efficient service. There is a charming deck style dining area with a contemporary vibe and space for approximately 24 covers, comfortable seating, exposed classic brick walls, and stylish lighting which contributes to a cosy ambience. The restaurant is situated very close to the busy mainline station with approximately 7000 passenger movements on weekdays, round the corner from the well regarded high street and many popular shops, and is directly opposite a multi-storey car park.

The restaurant was first established and has been under the current ownership since July 2024. Alongside the fully-fitted kitchen, the property also comes with all the furniture necessary to continue service immediately. Currently, there is a team of 2-3 employees handling the operations. The business also enjoys a solid online presence and prospective owners will be offered training to facilitate smooth operations.

This is a leasehold opportunity at an attractive price which is available on request. The annual rent for the property stands at £30,000. This is a rare turnkey opportunity to own a fully-fitted, well-maintained restaurant business situated in the centre of Tunbridge Wells in Kent.