The business is well known with a good base of repeat clientele within its community. The current leaseholder has been trading successfully for in excess of 20 years. The Restaurant and Café is well branded with signage displayed across the frontage and operates over 2 floors. It is licensed and fully operational with all the cooking facilities and equipment, tills, coffee machines and much more. Maximum occupancy on the ground floor of the Seafood Restaurant is 38. There is an attractive seating area that takes advantage of lovely views over Mallaig harbour. The Café on the first floor has a maximum occupancy of 26. There is currently free public parking a short walk from the Restaurant.
Mallaig, Inverness-shire
The business is well known with a good base of repeat clientele within its community. The current leaseholder has been trading successfully for in excess of 20 years. The Restaurant and Café is well branded with signage displayed across the frontage and operates over 2 floors. It is licensed and fully operational with all the cooking facilities and equipment, tills, coffee machines and much more. Maximum occupancy on the ground floor of the Seafood Restaurant is 38. There is an attractive seating area that takes advantage of lovely views over Mallaig harbour. The Café on the first floor has a maximum occupancy of 26. There is currently free public parking a short walk from the Restaurant.
Our client oversees the running of the entire business and is fully involved in the day to day running.
BUSINESS RATES
Purchasers should enquire with the relevant local authority to confirm the rates payable.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The Restaurant has a trading period February—December and the Café Easter—October. We understand that the business has up to an annual turnover in the region of £250,000. Full financial details will only be made available after a successful viewing has taken place.
REASON FOR SALE
The business would be ideally suited to an enthusiastic, hands-on owner-operator who would be offered an excellent opportunity for a ready to work, walk-in business which has been keenly priced for a quick sale, due to our clients pending retirement.
SUMMARY
There is scope to develop the business further with the introduction of extending the season and additional catering hours for the Café. Additionally, the business could actively promote a lunchtime take-away service. This is a Leasehold sale and the current rental is £1200 pcm. The current lease is due to expire in 2024. The Landlord has already agreed to assigning the lease and extending the term time by negotiation, all options will be considered.
RESTAURANT, GROUND FLOOR
Spacious and well presented Restaurant with fully glazed frontage that provide lovely views over Mallaig Bay.
RECEPTION ENTRANCE:
W.C, stairs that provide access to Café on first floor.
SEATING AREA:
Seating capacity for 38.
BAR AREA:
Glass washer, wine and beer fridge, ice machine and sink.
KITCHEN:
Fully equipped with 6 burner gas oven, grill, double fryer, freezer, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Sink and drainer, stainless steel work tops. Storage cupboard with shelving. Service hatch to first floor. Access to rear of restaurant.
CAFÉ, FIRST FLOOR
SERVICE COUNTER:
Crockery storage, till, coffee machine.
SEATING AREA:
Seating capacity for 26.
KITCHEN:
Working kitchen with oven, fryer, griddle, stainless steel worktops and sink.
STOREAGE ROOM:
Houses fridge, freezers and has shelving.
LADIES W.C.
GENTS W.C.
EXTERNALLY
The whole business is very well presented and is generally in good order. There are two spaces for owners parking to the rear which has a current rental charge of £1 per week per space. There is currently free public parking nearby.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Current trading hours:
Monday—Sunday: 11am—9pm
Scottish Assessors Rateable Value:
£12,000pa.
A new tenant may qualify for discounted small business rates.
A detailed inventory of content will be made available as will trading accounts to seriously interested parties after a successful viewing has taken place.
It should be noted that “stock” is not included in the sale price but may be available under separate negotiation.
Certificates available:
Drinks licence / music licence / Safety inspection for frying range / insurance / conformity—Chubb Fire
LOCATION
The Restaurant and Café is located in an enviable trading position within the bustling fishing port of Mallaig situated on the Westcoast of Scotland just 30 miles from the town of Fort William. Fort William is known as the “Outdoor Capital of the UK.” and it is a popular tourist destination that offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
Mallaig has links to Fort William, Oban and Glasgow the area is well linked by the A82 and has public transport links to places including Edinburgh, Inverness and London. Mallaig is easily accessible with regular Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services to Armadale on the Isle of Skye and a daily service to the Small Isles of Canna, Rùm, Eigg and Muck. They also offer a non-landing ticket which allows visitors to cruise the Small Isles. In addition, a local ferry service run by Western Isles Cruises sail daily to Inverie in Knoydart, a beautiful and remote village. They also call (by prior arrangement) at Tarbet a location only accessible by sea.
The Restaurant is a 2 minute stroll from the Mallaig Train Station that brings in tourists from the Jacobite Steam Train during the summer period. The Jacobite provided the Steam Engine and Carriages for Hogwarts Express as seen in the Harry Potter movies.
Our landmark office is based in Fort Williams High Street with an opportunity for you to visit us to discuss your requirements. We will provide an all inclusive Estate Agency and Conveyance Package.
No upfront charges and we will guide you through the selling process from start to finish.