Exceptional Wine Bar, Restaurant & Events Venue – Aberdeen

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly regarded wine bar, dining venue and cultural destination in the heart of Aberdeen.

Set within a beautifully restored 18th-century Georgian townhouse, this distinctive hospitality business combines a stylish wine bar and restaurant, intimate cocktail lounge, private dining and events space, outdoor garden and a vibrant programme of cultural events.

Since launching, the business has developed an excellent reputation through word-of-mouth recommendations, repeat custom and strong organic social media engagement. It has become a recognised destination for quality food and wine, private celebrations, weddings, creative events and unique social experiences.

The venue is rated among the top hospitality destinations in Aberdeenshire on Google, an achievement that has been built without paid advertising, demonstrating the strength of its customer loyalty, reputation and organic reach.

Following a recent expansion, the business is projected to achieve first-year turnover of approximately £400,000, with significant scope for further growth. The current owner is now offering the opportunity to acquire their 100% shareholding, allowing a new owner to take over a fully operational, established and increasingly well-known hospitality business.

The Premises

The venue is arranged over four floors, creating a versatile operation with multiple income streams and significant flexibility for events and private hire.

Ground Floor – Wine Bar & Restaurant
A stylish 32-cover restaurant and wine bar offering seasonal dishes alongside a carefully curated wine selection.

Basement – Cocktail Lounge
An atmospheric cocktail bar with snug seating for approximately 30–40 guests, providing an additional evening revenue stream and an intimate space for private bookings.

Second Floor – Private Dining & Events
A versatile events space accommodating up to 40 seated guests or approximately 70 standing, complete with a fully equipped kitchen. The space is ideal for private dining, celebrations, corporate events, tastings, weddings and receptions.

Outdoor Space – Heated Beer Garden
A characterful outdoor area seating approximately 20–30 guests, providing additional capacity and an attractive option for summer trading and private events.

Events & Private Hire

Events have become an important part of the business, with the venue proving particularly popular for:

Weddings and wedding receptions

Hen parties and celebrations

Private dining

Wine tastings and curated food and wine experiences

Corporate and private events

Art exhibitions and creative showcases

Open mic nights and live performances

Importantly, the venue already has weddings booked for 2027, providing a valuable forward order book and demonstrating continued demand for the venue as a wedding and celebration destination.

The combination of historic character, stylish interiors and flexible spaces makes the venue particularly appealing for private hire. Its highly photogenic setting also generates significant customer-led social media exposure and word-of-mouth promotion.

Location & Customer Base

Ideally positioned between two of Aberdeen’s key cultural districts, the venue benefits from excellent visibility, nearby parking and strong local footfall.

The business has developed a loyal customer base, with particular appeal among customers aged approximately 24–44 seeking high-quality dining, wine, cocktails and memorable social experiences.

Its positioning as more than simply a bar or restaurant gives the business a distinctive identity within Aberdeen's hospitality market.

Growth Opportunities

There is considerable potential for a new owner to build upon the existing success, including:

Introducing structured and targeted marketing campaigns

Increasing corporate and private event bookings

Expanding wedding and reception packages

Developing wine club or membership schemes

Introducing regular ticketed wine and dining events

Increasing daytime and weekend trading

Developing further food and beverage offerings

Expanding the existing programme of cultural and creative events

Making greater use of the venue's existing social media following and organic reach

With an established reputation, multiple revenue streams and forward bookings already in place, the business offers a strong platform for a new owner to continue developing the concept.

Transition & Handover

The current owner is willing to provide a structured handover period to ensure continuity and a smooth transition for the purchaser.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful and highly regarded hospitality business in one of Scotland's most historic cities, with an established customer base, multiple complementary revenue streams, a strong reputation and weddings already booked into 2027.

Serious enquiries and offers are invited.