Restaurant

Stylish and fully equipped hospitality venue arranged for approximately 40–50 covers with fitted bar, commercial kitchen, wine storage, and outdoor courtyard. Offered with vacant possession and extensive inventory included. Excellent opportunity for owner operators or expanding hospitality brands. Premium £115,000. Lease with approximately 20 years remaining at £22,000 pax. RX803033

Location

The property is within a popular mixed commercial and residential area close to Southend town centre, the seafront, and Southend Victoria and Central railway stations. the property benefits from regular pedestrian flow and a strong local customer base, with surrounding occupiers including independent restaurants, bars, cafés, retailers, and residential accommodation. The location is well positioned to benefit from both daytime and evening trade together with seasonal coastal tourism. Southend-on-Sea is an established Essex coastal destination with excellent road links via the A127 and A13 together with direct rail services into London Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street.

The Property

A fully fitted hospitality premises currently arranged as a restaurant and wine bar with customer dining/seating area to the front with 2x double drinks display fridge, Zircon double coffee machine, , fitted bar servery, commercial kitchen facilities to the rear, ancillary storage, WC accommodation, and outdoor courtyard. The interior has been fitted to a good decorative standard and includes: Timber wall panelling and feature lighting Wall-mounted wine racking and display shelving Fixed bar counter and back bar Contemporary dining furniture Wood-effect flooring throughout customer areas Illuminated feature signage The layout offers an inviting trading environment suited to both casual dining and evening wine/cocktail trade. Approximate seating capacity: 40–50 covers

Kitchen

A fully fitted kitchen composing of (but not limited to) ,Commercial, ventilation hood, Gas range cooker (multi-burner stove with oven base), Deep fryer, Double-deck countertop pizza oven / baking oven, Refrigeration & Cold Storage, Upright commercial stainless steel refrigerator, Stainless Steel Fixtures & Workstations, Stainless steel prep counter , pass/service shelf, Stainless steel shelving rack, Stainless steel side bench/work table, Stainless steel splashback wall panels, Utility Under-counter storage area Open shelving/storage above refrigerator, Handwash or prep sink area, Commercial tiled flooring, Commercial wall cladding/tiled walls

Courtyard

A courtyard to the side of the property access by directly from the street or through the restaurant via a side door. potential for outdoor seating / bar

Tenure

The premises are available by way of an assignment of the existing lease. Premium: £115,000 :: Lease Term Remaining: Approximately 20 years :: Passing Rent: £22,000 per annum exclusive :: Further lease details available upon request.

Business Rates

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present) £16,250

Summary

An attractive and fully equipped restaurant and wine bar premises arranged over ground floor level, occupying a prominent trading position within Southend-on-Sea. The property is offered with vacant possession and includes a comprehensive inventory of catering and bar equipment, allowing an incoming operator to commence trading immediately with minimal additional capital expenditure. The premises are stylishly presented throughout with a warm contemporary finish, exposed timber detailing, fitted wine displays, illuminated feature signage, and a well-appointed customer dining area providing approximately 40–50 covers internally, together with an external courtyard seating area. The property would suit a variety of hospitality concepts including restaurant, wine bar, café bistro, tapas venue, cocktail bar, or takeaway/delivery operation (subject to any necessary consents).

Legal Costs

Each party are to pay their own legal costs + 50% of the Landlords fees.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.