Portuguese Café & Mini Market in Dorset Bournemouth

This Portuguese café and mini market is a vibrant and beloved establishment, strategically located in the heart of Dorset, Bournemouth. It combines the warm charm of authentic Portuguese hospitality with the practicality of a specialized retail shop. This business serves a loyal customer base and caters to the burgeoning local Portuguese and Brazilian communities, offering a wide range of traditional products and delicacies.

The premises are fully equipped and ready to operate, featuring a welcoming café area with ample seating, a well-stocked grocery section, and entertainment options, including three gaming machines and a coin-operated pool table. The spacious seating area offers comfortable chairs and tables, creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons. Additionally, the well-equipped bar and retail section come with shelves and coolers, while the functional kitchen houses essential appliances and storage solutions.

The café benefits from its prime, high-visibility location and substantial foot traffic, operating long hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A large basement provides excellent storage space, enhancing the business’s flexibility for expansion or improving logistics. Its vibrant décor and well-organized display areas further enhance its appeal to customers.

This is a turnkey opportunity ideal for both experienced operators and first-time buyers, as it offers real potential for growth and a strong community following. The business, which has been established for over a decade, includes all fixtures and fittings within the sale price. The current owner, who has managed it for three years, is retiring, offering potential new owners training to ensure a smooth transition.

Listed as a leasehold opportunity, the asking price is available on request, with a current turnover of £264,000. The annual rent is £15,000, and all stocks are included in the price. Located in the bustling town center, the business is in proximity to local amenities and offers potential for alternative use. Prospective buyers will have the advantage of a new lease, fully fitted premises, and the benefit of a long-established community staple.