Fully Fitted Licensed Indian Restaurant with 75–80 Covers – Prime Reading Location

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully fitted and extensively refurbished licensed Indian restaurant occupying a prominent roadside trading position on the busy Caversham Road, close to Reading town centre, Reading Mainline Railway Station and Caversham.

The restaurant has been established in its current format since November 2023 and has undergone substantial investment and refurbishment, with the owners advising that approximately £120,000–£130,000 has been invested into the fit-out, décor, commercial kitchen and bar installation. The premises are beautifully presented throughout and provide a genuine “walk in and trade” opportunity for an incoming purchaser.

The premises extend to approximately 2,250 sq.ft and currently provide around 70–75 internal covers, together with forecourt seating potential (subject to any required consents). Internally the property benefits from a stylish dining area, fully fitted bar, quality fixtures and furnishings, customer WC facilities and a substantial commercial kitchen fitted with extensive catering equipment.

Included within the sale is a comprehensive range of equipment including tandoori oven, commercial cookers, large gas burners, extraction system, walk-in fridge, walk-in freezer, stainless steel preparation areas, touchscreen till/POS system, under-counter bar fridges, buffet stations and associated catering equipment.

The business currently trades as an Indian restaurant with a mix of dine-in and delivery trade, however the opportunity would suit a variety of cuisines and hospitality concepts, subject to any necessary consents.

The surrounding area benefits from strong passing traffic together with substantial nearby residential development, helping to increase local footfall and future customer demand.

Leasehold premises held at a current rent of £38,000 per annum exclusive. The vendors have advised that a new lease may be available subject to landlord approval.

The sale includes lease, fixtures, fittings and equipment only. Trading name and branding are excluded from the sale.

An excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur or hospitality group to acquire a highly specified restaurant premises in a strong Reading location.