Prime City Centre Restaurant & Diner Opportunity Western Road, Brighton

An exceptional hospitality opportunity occupying a highly prominent trading position on Western Road, one of Brighton’s principal commercial thoroughfares. Situated in the city centre, the property benefits from substantial year-round pedestrian footfall and heavy vehicular traffic throughout the day. Currently trading as an established American diner with an outstanding reputation and strong Google reviews, the business offers a comprehensive all-day menu spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside active takeaway and delivery channels. The premises are fully fitted and equipped to a high commercial standard, incorporating a comprehensive inventory of quality fixtures and fittings included in the sale. Offered as a complete turnkey operation, the space is well-suited to continuation of the existing concept or adaptable to a wide range of alternative catering formats.

THE PREMISES: An exceptional hospitality opportunity situated in a prime, highly visible position on Western Road, one of Brighton’s principal commercial thoroughfares. Benefiting from substantial year-round pedestrian footfall, direct public transport routes, and close proximity to Churchill Square Shopping Centre, the property enjoys high exposure and excellent accessibility. The ground floor trading area accommodates 42 interior covers alongside dedicated outdoor seating for 4 to the front. A well-appointed service bar sits toward the rear of the dining space, adjacent to an open pass that seamlessly connects to the front-of-house area. Customer WC facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor. The basement houses extensive, professional back-of-house operations equipped with a high-specification inventory of commercial fixtures and fittings. Operational zones include dedicated cooking, food preparation, and dishwashing stations, supported by a walk-in cold room, walk-in freezer, dry storage, and an administrative office. A dumbwaiter connects the basement kitchen directly to the ground floor pass, optimizing service efficiency.

TURNOVER: The business currently trades 7 days per week between 8am-11pm. The business is currently averaging £5,500 per week. 

TENURE:  The premises is currently held on a full repairing and insuring lease, which has approximately 9  years unexpired at a current rent of £50,000 per annum, exclusive of VAT.  

RATES: The rateable value is £39,250 per annum and the current rates payable are £16,000 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same. 

GENERAL REMARKS: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, turnkey restaurant occupying a highly prominent position on Western Road, benefiting from substantial year-round footfall and excellent visibility. Situated within a short walk of Churchill Square Shopping Centre and key local amenities, the property offers a total of 48 covers across both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Fitted to a high commercial standard throughout with quality fixtures and fittings included in the sale, the business presents an ideal, immediate operational venture for an independent operator looking to secure a foothold in a bustling trading location.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the goodwill, lease, premises licence, fixture and fittings - £95,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES:  Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs. The purchaser to cover the landlord’s legal fees. 

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.  

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:  The premises has been rated a Band B and the full report is available upon request. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order.  The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.  Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING:  We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.  

Prop. Ref: 6976C

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APPLICANTS CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that any information regarding any business supplied to by Watkins Commercial will be kept strictly confidential.  I also undertake that I will: 

i) View businesses registered with Watkins Commercial by appointment only.

ii) Not contact any owner, staff, suppliers, competitors or customers of any business registered with Watkins Commercial

iii) Not pass on any information supplied by Watkins Commercial to any third party other than a professional advisor et. Bank, solicitor, surveyor accountant, etc. 

iv) Submit any offers direct to Watkins Commercial with whom I will conduct all negotiations

v) Be liable for any commission which would have been due to Watkins Commercial should I be party to negotiations or actions which seek to preclude, or are contrary to the interest of Watkins Commercial.