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CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS & LEASEHOLD OPPORTUNITY

Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester

LEASEHOLD ASKING PRICE: £80,000 – OFFERS CONSIDERED

Currently closed – planned reopening November 2026

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Blues Cabaret & Karaoke Bar presents an opportunity to acquire a recently established and substantially refurbished late-night entertainment venue in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.

The venue has been developed as an entertainment-led hospitality business, incorporating karaoke, cabaret, live entertainment, themed events, private functions and late-night bar trade.

The premises provide an established hospitality infrastructure, including a fully fitted main bar, additional basement bar, entertainment/performance space, customer areas, storage and service facilities.

The business is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen in November 2026.

The opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced hospitality, nightlife, entertainment or events operator seeking a substantially fitted venue that can either continue under the existing concept or be repositioned and relaunched under a new brand.

2. THE OPPORTUNITY

The purchaser will acquire the leasehold business and associated venue infrastructure, fixtures and fittings.

The premises have already undergone substantial refurbishment and investment, meaning an incoming operator can potentially avoid much of the initial expenditure normally associated with creating a comparable entertainment venue from an empty commercial shell.

The venue provides flexibility for a range of potential operating models, including:

• Late-night bar
• Nightclub
• Karaoke venue
• Cabaret venue
• Drag entertainment
• Live music
• Comedy
• Themed entertainment
• Private parties
• Birthday and celebration events
• Corporate functions
• Private hire
• Restaurant/bar concept

Alternative commercial uses may also be possible, subject to planning, licensing and landlord requirements.

3. TRADING PERFORMANCE

The business generated encouraging early-stage trading following opening.

Based upon the trading levels achieved, annualised turnover has been estimated in the region of:

£364,000 – £520,000

This figure represents an annualised indication based on early-stage trading performance and is not a representation of a completed 12-month trading period.

The business demonstrated demand across entertainment-led trading, particularly through weekend trade, karaoke, cabaret and live entertainment.

An incoming operator has scope to develop the revenue profile further through:

• Expanded weekly opening programme
• Additional entertainment nights
• Private hire
• Corporate functions
• Promoter partnerships
• VIP packages
• Themed events
• Increased digital advertising
• Social-media marketing
• Cross-promotional partnerships
• Improved utilisation of the premises

Detailed trading information can be discussed with genuinely interested purchasers subject to appropriate confidentiality arrangements.

4. PREMISES

Approximately 1,900 sq ft of leasehold commercial premises.

The current configuration includes:

Main customer area

A substantial customer-facing area suitable for seating, drinking, entertainment and events.

Main bar

Fully fitted customer bar with existing hospitality infrastructure.

Basement bar

Additional bar area providing flexibility for events, private functions or alternative use.

Entertainment area

Dedicated performance and entertainment space suitable for karaoke, cabaret, live performances, DJs and other entertainment formats.

Ancillary accommodation

• Storage
• Service areas
• Staff facilities
• Customer toilets
• Operational areas

The configuration provides considerable flexibility for an incoming operator.

5. CAPACITY

The premises have previously been operated with a substantial customer capacity.

Capacity is dependent upon the final event layout, furniture arrangement, operating model and applicable licensing/fire-safety requirements.

An indicative capacity of approximately 200–400 persons has previously been considered depending upon configuration.

The purchaser should independently verify the permitted capacity with the relevant authorities and professional advisers before trading.

6. REFURBISHMENT & INVESTMENT

Significant investment has been made in the premises and operational infrastructure.

Works and improvements include:

• Substantial internal refurbishment
• New fire alarm system
• New emergency lighting
• Bar infrastructure
• Entertainment infrastructure
• Customer seating areas
• Performance facilities
• General improvements to customer and operational areas

Relevant certification and supporting documentation can be made available to genuinely interested purchasers.

7. LICENSING

The premises have operated under a premises licence providing for alcohol sales and regulated entertainment, including late-night operation.

The licence and its current status, conditions and operating permissions should be independently reviewed by any purchaser and their professional advisers.

The venue is currently closed pending its planned reopening in November 2026.

A purchaser should satisfy themselves regarding:

• Current premises licence status
• Existing licence conditions
• Permitted operating hours
• Permitted licensable activities
• DPS/designated premises supervisor arrangements
• Capacity
• Any outstanding licensing requirements
• Requirements associated with reopening

Copies of relevant licensing documentation can be made available to genuinely interested parties.

8. FIRE & SAFETY

The premises have received investment in fire and emergency systems.

This includes:

NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

A new fire alarm system has been installed.

NEW EMERGENCY LIGHTING

New emergency lighting has been installed.

Relevant certification and documentation can be made available for inspection as part of the purchaser’s due diligence.

The purchaser will be responsible for satisfying themselves that the premises meet all applicable requirements before reopening.

9. ENTERTAINMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

The venue has been established specifically around entertainment-led trading.

Existing infrastructure provides a foundation for:

🎤 Karaoke
🎶 DJ entertainment
💃 Cabaret
🎭 Drag performances
🎵 Live music
🎤 Singing competitions
🎉 Private parties
🎊 Themed events
🏢 Functions

The existing entertainment infrastructure allows an incoming operator to retain the current format or develop a completely different entertainment proposition.

10. MARKETING & CUSTOMER BASE

The business has developed an existing social-media presence and customer awareness since opening.

The venue has been promoted through entertainment-led programming and events, providing a foundation for an incoming operator to build upon.

Potential marketing opportunities include:

• Paid social-media advertising
• Event-specific campaigns
• Promoter partnerships
• Influencer collaborations
• Local business partnerships
• Ticketed events
• Private-hire marketing
• Loyalty schemes
• Database/customer marketing

11. LOCATION

The premises occupy a prominent town-centre position in:

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

GREATER MANCHESTER

The location benefits from proximity to:

• Town-centre retail
• Hospitality businesses
• Leisure operators
• Public transport
• Local residential population
• Evening and weekend activity

The surrounding area provides an established town-centre environment for hospitality and entertainment businesses.

12. FLEXIBILITY FOR THE PURCHASER

One of the principal attractions of the opportunity is the flexibility available to an incoming operator.

The purchaser could:

OPTION A – CONTINUE THE EXISTING CONCEPT

Operate the venue as a cabaret, karaoke and late-night entertainment business.

OPTION B – REBRAND

Retain the existing infrastructure while introducing a completely new name, identity and entertainment programme.

OPTION C – CHANGE THE BUSINESS MODEL

Develop the premises around another nightlife, hospitality or events concept.

OPTION D – ALTERNATIVE COMMERCIAL USE

Subject to the relevant planning, licensing and landlord requirements, explore alternative uses such as restaurant, retail, leisure or other commercial operations.

13. WHAT IS INCLUDED

The sale is intended to include the established business operation together with the existing venue infrastructure and fixtures and fittings associated with the operation.

A detailed fixtures and fittings inventory can be provided to interested purchasers.

Any stock included in the transaction will be confirmed separately as part of negotiations and the final sale agreement.

14. TENURE

Leasehold

The premises are held under an existing commercial lease.

Full lease details, including rent, term, deposit, repairing obligations and other tenant obligations, will be provided to genuinely interested purchasers subject to appropriate discussions and due diligence.

15. ASKING PRICE

£80,000

OFFERS CONSIDERED

The vendor is prepared to consider realistic offers from serious purchasers.

The asking price relates to the leasehold business opportunity, venue infrastructure and associated fixtures and fittings, subject to the agreed terms of the transaction.

16. WHY THIS COULD SUIT AN EXPERIENCED OPERATOR

The opportunity provides an incoming operator with the ability to acquire a substantially fitted entertainment venue rather than starting with an empty commercial premises.

The principal attractions include:

✔ Established venue

✔ Substantial refurbishment already undertaken

✔ Existing bar infrastructure

✔ Basement bar

✔ Entertainment/performance space

✔ Late-night entertainment history

✔ Existing customer awareness

✔ Existing social-media presence

✔ Fire alarm investment

✔ Emergency lighting investment

✔ Flexible entertainment format

✔ Scope for private hire and events

✔ Potential to rebrand or reposition

✔ Alternative commercial-use potential, subject to consent

17. REOPENING

The venue is currently closed.

The planned reopening is:

NOVEMBER 2026

This creates an opportunity for an incoming purchaser to use the period before reopening to:

• Complete due diligence
• Finalise the lease
• Review licensing requirements
• Develop branding
• Recruit management/staff
• Arrange entertainment
• Establish suppliers
• Develop a marketing campaign
• Prepare the venue
• Build anticipation ahead of reopening

The actual reopening date and operating arrangements will be subject to completion of all necessary legal, licensing, safety and operational requirements.

18. DUE DILIGENCE

Interested purchasers will be expected to undertake their own independent due diligence.

Information available for review may include:

• Lease documentation
• Premises licence documentation
• Trading information
• Fixtures and fittings inventory
• Fire alarm certification
• Emergency lighting certification
• Relevant compliance documentation
• Property information
• Other supporting information reasonably required during negotiations

Purchasers should obtain their own independent legal, licensing, financial, property and planning advice.

19. CONFIDENTIALITY

This opportunity is being marketed on a strictly confidential basis.

The vendor reserves the right to request appropriate information from prospective purchasers before releasing commercially sensitive information.

All information contained within this document is provided for initial discussion purposes and remains subject to verification, due diligence, negotiation and contract

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE | GREATER MANCHESTER

£80,000 LEASEHOLD – OFFERS CONSIDERED

1,900 SQ FT • FULLY FITTED • LATE-NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • TWO BARS • PERFORMANCE SPACE

ANNUALISED EARLY-STAGE TURNOVER: £364K–£520K

CURRENTLY CLOSED | PLANNED REOPENING NOVEMBER 2026

TURNKEY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE WITH SIGNIFICANT SCOPE FOR GROWTH