Licensed Cafe Bistro in Gloucestershire For Sale

The business is located within a distinctive retail courtyard in the sought after Cotswolds market town Gloucestershire.

The area is home to independent shops and artisan businesses, attracting both locals and tourists year round.

Turnover £ 8,250
Price £225,000

Features

Attractive 'orangery Style' Licensed Café

The café has built a strong reputation for quality coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, attracting a loyal customer base of locals, shoppers and visitors to the Cotswolds.

CLOSE TO 2 MAJOR CAR PARKS
6 DAYS OPENING
OUTSIDE SEATING FOR 34 PEOPLE
MOBILE ICE CREAM SERVERY
5 STAR HYGIENE RATING

DOUBLE FRONTED 'ORANGERY STYLE' PREMISES, in the region of 640 ft², Terracotta tiled flooring, vaulted ceiling with track spot lights (LED).

Internal tables and chairs seating 34 customers.

Sales counter, touch screen cash register, 2 chilled display cabinets, soft drinks fridge, jacket potato machine, 2 under counter freezers, 2 group coffee machine (owned), blender, grinder (on free loan), hot chocolate machine (on free loan), Buffalo boiler, etc.

SEPARATE KITCHEN, Stainless steel extractor, 2 ovens, 4 ring hob, griddle, painini press, microwave, toasters, salad fridge with granite top, dishwasher, single sink with drainer, wash hand basin, stainless steel prepartion table, commercial food mixer, food processor, etc.

Customer cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin.

Disabled cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin. Staff lockers and secure store.

Store room with hot water boiler.

Turnover

WE ARE INFORMED by the owner the turnover currently averages £8,500 p.w. with a gross profit of 78% approx. We are advised the accounts for year ending 31.05.26 showed sales of £423,350 and a gross profit of £322,649 (76%)

With consistent financial performance, strong local demand, and clear opportunities for growth — including extended hours, evening trade, menu expansion, and delivery options — the business represents a compelling, low risk acquisition in a thriving Cotswold market toen.

Staff

The business is at present operated by the vendor on a part time basis with 5 full time (including 2 assistant managers) and 3 part time staff.

Trading Hours

6 Day week
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SATURDAY 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NO SUNDAY OPENING

The layout and equipment support both eat in and takeaway trade, with potential to expand into evenings, Sundays, and outside catering.

Outside

External store, with power, shelved and secure.

Tenure

WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE VENDOR that the premises are held on a SECURE RENEWABLE lease (private landlord) granted for 25 years in 2007 with reviews every 5 years (next review 2027) at a current rent of £25,700 + VAT p.a.

In addition we understand there is a Service charge of £2,280 p.a. approx.

Business Rates from April 2026 £800 approx. (Please contact local authority to confirm)

THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME HANDS SINCE 2012 AND OFFERED FOR SALE DUE TO THE VENDOR'S RETIREMENT.

Price

TO INCLUDE THE, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS £225,000 plus STOCK AT VALUATION
SUBSTANTIAL LOAN TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT.

Finance

Subject to status, you maybe able to borrow up to £ 112,500 (lease) to purchase this business, with a house or additional security you maybe able to borrow the full amount. Free Quote