City Centre Bar & Restaurant

Key Features:

• Multi-Level Bar And Restaurant
• Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
• Contemporary Ground Floor Bar
• Flexible Dining Capacity Throughout
• Private Upper Floor Dining Room
• High-Quality Fixtures And Furnishings
• Premises And Pavement Licences In Place
• High Footfall Trading Position
• Long Lease With Break Options
• Turnkey Hospitality Opportunity

BAR & RESTAURANT - NORWICH CITY CENTRE, NORFOLK

This contemporary bar and dining venue offers a distinctive and appealing experience across a well-planned, multi-storey layout. Designed with quality materials and thoughtful styling, it provides a modern yet welcoming environment, balancing character features with clean lines and a practical flow between each level. Customers enjoy a choice of seating areas suited to relaxed drinking, casual meals, and more intimate dining, making the venue adaptable for varied service styles throughout the week.

The setting benefits from strong visibility, supported by a striking full-height glazed frontage that opens naturally into the bright, well-finished ground floor bar. Each level of the premises has been arranged to offer its own atmosphere, from the comfortable dining room to the more secluded private dining space on the upper floor. This variety enhances the customer experience and supports a wide demographic, including daytime visitors, evening diners, couples, small groups, and private bookings.

Its established position within a popular trading area gives the business a solid foundation with regular footfall and consistent demand for high-quality hospitality venues. The premises lend themselves to operators looking for a well-presented site that can continue to perform immediately while also offering clear scope for refinement or expansion.

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BUSINESS:

The business trades as a food-led bar and restaurant, offering a well-balanced menu supported by a fully equipped basement kitchen and a smart, modern service environment. Its current layout enables smooth operational flow, with the ground floor bar serving as a welcoming focal point and the upper floors providing clearly defined dining zones. This structure allows the business to offer a range of customer experiences, from quick casual visits to longer sit-down meals and private group gatherings.

The dining spaces are arranged to maximise flexibility, with capacity for smaller tables, larger parties and reconfigured layouts for events. The private dining room on the top floor is particularly well suited to celebrations or business bookings, allowing operators to run separate, bookable functions alongside regular trade. This creates opportunities to increase revenue through pre-booked menus, tasting events, or bespoke hospitality experiences.

Customer demand is supported by a weekly trading schedule operating from Wednesday to Saturday. These hours provide immediate potential for growth through additional service periods, brunch offerings, Sunday service, or earlier-week promotions.

With no staff transferring, incoming operators are free to shape their team according to their preferred service model, whether focusing on streamlined casual dining or a more premium food-led approach.

The premises, fixtures and equipment are all in place to support immediate trading and are of substantial value. The combination of a strong physical layout, a fully fitted commercial kitchen, modern bar equipment and existing licensing positions this as a turnkey operation for operators seeking a well-established, well-presented hospitality site with solid foundations and clear development potential.

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PREMISES:

The ground floor features an attractive bar area with exposed brickwork, solid wood flooring, feature lighting and a full-height glazed frontage. The bar includes stainless-steel counters, under-counter refrigeration, glass washer, coffee equipment, wine storage, sound system and EPOS. Seating for around 16 covers is provided via a bar-height table arrangement.

The first floor offers a well-appointed dining room arranged with tables for approximately 26 covers, with options for reconfiguration to suit different service styles. The second floor includes a private dining room with sash windows, timber floors and discreet built-in storage.

The basement houses a fully fitted commercial kitchen designed for efficient food production. It includes multiple ovens, induction hob, fryers, warming cabinet, stainless-steel preparation areas, a central workstation, extensive refrigeration, and a full extraction system. Walls and ceilings are finished for hygiene and ease of cleaning, supporting a professional back-of-house environment.

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KEY INFORMATION:

AGENTS NOTE: This is a business for sale as a going concern, not an empty premises for sale or let.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: In order to release further information on the business – such as the accounts, we require you to complete a short online non-disclosure form. Please contact our office and we will provide full instructions and assist where required.

REFERENCE NUMBER: R36470E.

OPENING HOURS: The business currently trades from Wednesday to Saturday, opening from 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 12:00pm to 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

TENURE: Leasehold. 15-year lease from March 2023, with break options at years five and ten, and rent reviews every five years. The existing lease will transfer to purchaser as part of the sale.

The purchaser will be responsible for the landlords costs and fees in connection with the assignment of, or the grant of a new lease.

RENT PAYABLE: £23,500 per annum.

RATES PAYABLE: £3,508 per annum.

This information has been provided to us by the vendor and any interested party is advised to enquire of the local authority to check the position with regards to business rates that will apply to a new owner.

STAFF: No staff will transfer with the business.

EPC: The Energy Performance Certificate shows a rating of 'D/85', full document available on request.

PRICE: £92,500 PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION.

Comprising the leasehold interest, business goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. Stock to be purchased separately at valuation upon completion. Business offered for sale as a going concern and not as a vacant premises.

VIEWING: Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule a time that suits you.

FINANCE: If you require assistance with business financing or commercial mortgages (subject to eligibility), we may be able to help. Let us know if you would like our support, and we will gladly put you in touch with our recommended whole-of-market broker.

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DISCLAIMER:

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prospective buyers will be required to provide identification documentation and proof of funding during the purchasing process. Cooperation is appreciated to ensure the sale proceeds without unnecessary delays.

2. PARTICULARS: While we strive to ensure all information is accurate and reliable, it serves as a general guide only. Should any particular details be of special importance, please contact us so we can verify the information before you travel to view.

3. MEASUREMENTS: Provided room sizes are approximate and intended solely for general guidance. Prospective buyers are advised to independently verify all measurements to ensure accuracy.

4. SERVICES: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances.

VIEWING STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE SELLING AGENTS EVERETT MASSON AND FURBY 01603 662662.