EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RUN ITALIAN RESTAURANT 88 COVERS, HORSHAM, MID SUSSEX – VERSATILE OPPORTUNITY

Situated in the heart of Horsham, this well-loved Italian restaurant presents a rare and

exciting opportunity for both aspiring restaurateurs and experienced operators. Horsham, a vibrant market town, is strategically located just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and Crawley to the north, and a short 35-minute drive from Worthing to the south. The restaurant enjoys a prime location, only a 5-minute walk from Horsham’s mainline train station, and is surrounded by local attractions, including two cinemas and a theatre. Positioned directly outside the Piries Place multi-storey car park and in close proximity to other bars, restaurants, and the newly opened Premier Inn, the premises benefit from excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic. Over the past 19 years, the current owners have built this establishment into a go-to dining destination, attracting loyal locals as well as visitors from across the region eager to enjoy its authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant. boasts strong online acclaim, including Google Reviews (4.4), The Fork (9/10), and TripAdvisor (4.6)**, reflecting its reputation for quality and service. The restaurant was also voted one of the TOP TEN RESTAURANTS in Horsham by the local County Times newspaper in 2025.

THE PREMISES: The business occupies the entire building, located directly outside Piries Place car park and close to a variety of bars and restaurants, offering excellent visibility and footfall. The main restaurant area, accessed via an external staircase, provides seating for approximately 60 covers, with a lovely outdoor dining area accommodating a further 28 covers, perfect for alfresco meals and creating a vibrant street presence that attracts both locals and visitors. Towards the rear of the dining area is a bar, complete with a coffee machine and drinks preparation area. The first floor includes a customer toilet and store cupboard. The fully fitted ground-floor kitchen is ready to trade and includes a double-deck pizza oven, newly installed Commercial Extractor system (regularly serviced), a separate washing-up area, and a dessert assembly station. A dumbwaiter in full working order provides convenient access between floors. A separate ground-floor room currently serves as a staff area but previously offered seating for an additional 10 covers, particularly useful for customers unable to use the stairs. There is also a further customer toilet on the ground floor. The restaurant is enhanced with air conditioning and an integrated music system, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for diners year-round.

TURNOVER: The vendors are actively involved in the running of the business with one

vendor being the chef and the other running the front of house. They also have one full time kitchen porter and 2 part time waitresses that assist them. Tues to Sat 530pm to 11pm & Sat 12 noon to 3pm. There would be substantial opportunity to increase the current trading hours to open all week and also during the day. The current weekly average turnover amounts to just over £3,000 per week and the vendors are able to share bona fide accounts with interested parties. PLEASE NOTE: The vendors currently close the business on an average 8 weeks per year.

ALCOHOL LICENCE -– The sale of retail alcohol between the hours of 11am – 10:30pm,

Sunday-Thursday and 11am-11pm on Friday and Saturday.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Secure lease. Outstanding reputation. Outside seating. Obvious potential

of this business will immediately be seen at the time of inspection. Enormous scope to increase trading hours, outside catering and events.

TENURE: The entire premises are held on a full repairing and insuring lease which expires in February

2026. The lease has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act.

RATES: We have been verbally informed that the business receives the benefit of the Small Business

Rate Relief and the amount payable at the present time is £6114 per annum. The rateable value for

the property is £21000 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify

same.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the valuable lease, premises licence, equipment, trade fixtures,

fittings and chattels (Please note the name is not included in the sale) Price Reduction £50,000 plus

SAV - Open for negotiation.

LEGAL FEES: Each party is responsible for their own legal costs. The purchaser to pay 50% of the

landlord’s legal fees.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior

appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The property has been rated band C, the full report is

available on request.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are

fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they

are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor

before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy

themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging

finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6896C

These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract

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