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AJF Commercial Business Sales welcome to the market a beautiful restaurant, bistro and cocktail bar located in Derbyshire, England.
Occupying a prominent corner position within a characterful converted mill, this well-established business enjoys an enviable reputation for quality food, exceptional customer service and an inviting atmosphere, making it one of the area’s most popular dining destinations.
The restaurant benefits from an excellent mix of loyal local customers and the thousands of tourists and visitors who travel to the area throughout the year. Whether enjoying a family meal, celebrating a special occasion or simply meeting friends for cocktails, customers are drawn to the restaurant’s stylish surroundings, authentic cuisine and picturesque riverside setting.
The business is reluctantly offered for sale due only to genuine family commitments, presenting a rare opportunity for new owners to acquire a profitable, fully equipped restaurant with excellent growth potential.
Business Overview:
The restaurant has been thoughtfully developed to create a modern yet welcoming dining experience.
The current owners have invested heavily in the presentation of the premises, creating a venue that combines the character of the original mill building with contemporary décor, quality fixtures and fittings, carefully designed lighting and a relaxed atmosphere.
The spacious open-plan layout provides approximately 85 covers internally, with an option to add an additional 45 covers externally on a delightful terrace overlooking the river.
The outdoor seating area could be very popular during the warmer months and can offer customers one of the most attractive dining settings in the town.
A fully licensed bar complements the food offering with an extensive range of premium cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, speciality coffees and soft drinks, making the venue equally popular for drinks and social gatherings.
A professionally designed website is already in place, supported by an active and well-established social media presence which continues to generate repeat business and attract new customers.
The restaurant has built an excellent reputation through positive customer recommendations and benefits from a substantial level of repeat trade.
Prime Location:
The surrounding area offers an excellent mix of independent retailers, cafés, bars and local businesses, ensuring consistent activity throughout the week.
Additional benefits include:
• A strong residential population supporting year-round trade.
• Significant seasonal tourism generated by the Peak District.
• Highly visible signage providing excellent exposure.
Beautifully Presented Premises:
The premises have been maintained to an exceptionally high standard throughout and require little or no additional investment.
Upon entering, customers are welcomed into an impressive open-plan dining area where contemporary décor blends perfectly with the character of the original building.
A dedicated reception area incorporates the EPOS system, payment station and table management system, allowing staff to efficiently welcome guests and manage reservations.
The fully equipped bar forms an attractive focal point within the restaurant and is fitted with everything required for high-volume service, including refrigeration, glass washer, ice maker, sinks, display shelving and preparation areas.
The cocktail offering has become one of the business’s key attractions, generating additional revenue throughout the week.
One of the restaurant’s standout features is the theatre-style open kitchen, allowing customers to watch chefs prepare fresh pizzas before cooking them in the impressive commercial pizza oven, capable of producing up to eight pizzas simultaneously. The preparation area also incorporates dedicated pizza preparation stations, salad preparation facilities and serving counters, creating an engaging dining experience.
A separate coffee station includes a bean-to-cup coffee machine, grinder, under-counter refrigeration and ice cream freezer, ensuring efficient service during busy trading periods.
To the rear of the premises is a substantial commercial kitchen fitted with high-quality catering equipment including:
• Walk-in refrigerator.
• Walk-in freezer.
• Eight-ring commercial gas range with oven.
• Twin commercial fryers.
• Griddle.
• Plate warmer.
• Food warmer.
• Stainless steel preparation areas.
• Commercial sinks and hand wash facilities.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a dedicated wash-up room housing a commercial dishwasher, glass washer, additional preparation benches, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Further accommodation includes a manager’s office incorporating the CCTV monitoring system, staff changing facilities, staff WC, external service yard with commercial bin storage and air conditioning plant.
Customer facilities include beautifully presented ladies’, gentlemen’s and accessible toilets together with baby changing facilities, all finished to an exceptionally high standard.
Fixtures, Fittings & Technology:
The business has invested in modern equipment and technology to ensure efficient day-to-day operation.
Features include:
• Modern EPOS till and payment system.
• Table booking and management system.
• Comprehensive CCTV security system.
• Zoned commercial sound system allowing independent music control throughout different areas of the restaurant.
• Contemporary mood lighting creating an inviting dining atmosphere.
• Professionally designed website.
• Strong and active social media presence.
Trading & Growth Potential:
The business currently trades:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Friday: 5.00pm – 9.30pm
Saturday: 12.00pm – 9.30pm
Sunday: 4.00pm – 9.00pm
Despite operating relatively limited trading hours, the restaurant generates an excellent turnover, highlighting both its popularity and strong customer demand.
There is considerable scope for new owners to build upon the existing success by introducing:
• Extended lunchtime trading throughout the week.
• Breakfast or brunch service.
• A dedicated online booking platform.
• Expanded takeaway and delivery services.
• Private parties, celebrations and corporate events.
• Additional seasonal promotions and themed evenings.
These opportunities provide genuine potential to increase both turnover and profitability.
Tenure:
The business is offered on a Leasehold basis.
Current rent is £4,500 plus VAT per calendar month.
The combination of a loyal local customer base, year-round tourism and a highly desirable trading location has enabled the business to establish an outstanding reputation and provides an excellent platform for future growth.
Summary:
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded restaurant, bistro and cocktail bar in one of Derbyshire’s most sought-after locations.
Beautifully presented throughout, fully equipped and trading successfully, the business combines an exceptional reputation with an enviable location, loyal customer base and significant scope for future growth.
Early viewing is therefore highly recommended to fully appreciate the standard of the premises, the quality of the fit-out and the tremendous opportunity on offer.
Contact Details:
If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:
Telephone – 01204 325 101
Email – [email protected]
Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk
You can also find us on:
Facebook – AJF Commercial Business Sales
X – @ajfcommercial
Instagram – @ajf_commercial
LinkedIn – AJF Commercial Business Sales
Threads – ajf_commercial
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
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