Licensed Cafe Restaurant in Essex
Situated in a parade, excellent High Street trading position, sought after ESSEX. The sales currently averages £10,000 - £11,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.
Highly Profitable Café Bistro in Essex
Situated in a sought-after residential neighbourhood, Close to densely populated areas and local shops, Excellent visibility and regular repeat customers, ESSEX, with strong footfall and a loyal customer base. The sales currently averages £2,750 - £3,500 p.w. (No evening trade) with High profit margins (Gross profit of 65%) approx. (NO DELIVERIES) It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is terrific potential for additional opening hours
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Why Buy a Bistro?
Bistros remain one of the UK’s most versatile and characterful hospitality businesses, offering strong local demand, flexible menu formats, and reliable daytime and evening trade. Whether you’re looking for a cosy neighbourhood bistro, a modern café‑bistro hybrid, or a fully licensed venue with outside seating, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.
Across the UK, diners increasingly value relaxed, high‑quality food in an informal setting - a space where bistros excel. Many businesses benefit from strong margins on freshly prepared dishes, steady repeat custom, and the ability to adapt menus quickly to seasonal trends, dietary preferences, and local tastes.
At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK bistros since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.
Browse our latest bistros for sale below, or explore our free buyer’s guide to learn what to expect when taking on a hospitality business of your own.
Explore Bistros for sale across Essex, including cosy neighbourhood venues, modern café‑bistros, and licensed restaurant‑bar hybrids. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to refine menus, enhance ambience, or expand trading hours, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.
Testimonial
I didn't think anyone would be interested in buying my Bistro, and, frankly was amazed at the price you got for me. Thak you. - Mr & Mrs T - East Sussex - April 2026
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FAQ
1. What does a Bistro typically offer?
Bistros usually serve a mix of classic and modern dishes such as salads, burgers, pasta, grills, small plates, desserts, and coffees, often with a relaxed, informal dining atmosphere, as outlined in the business overview.
2. How profitable are Bistros?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £4,000 to £20,000+, with gross profit margins often 65–75% on drinks and 55–70% on food, depending on menu pricing, staffing, and location, according to the financial benchmarks.
3. Who are the main customers for Bistros?
Customers include couples, families, office workers, tourists, and local residents seeking casual dining, brunch, evening meals, and social occasions, with strong repeat trade from regulars.
