Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

WELL-ESTABLISHED HOSPITALITY VENUE

Bedfordshire

OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £325,000

Plus Stock at Valuation (SAV)

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and exceptionally well-presented hospitality business operating from a prominent position within an attractive Bedfordshire market town.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality dining, cocktails, café services, and social hospitality experiences, benefitting from excellent levels of repeat trade and strong local goodwill.

Operating across multiple trading environments, the venue offers approximately:

120 internal covers across two floors
A fully renovated basement cocktail bar
Stylish and modern customer areas
Significant recent refurbishment investment
The business demonstrates strong annual turnover together with healthy adjusted profitability and benefits from diversified revenue streams across daytime and evening trading.

The venue has undergone substantial recent improvements, with approximately £70,000 invested into renovations and enhancements throughout the premises.

The business is owner-managed alongside an experienced staffing structure and is now being offered for sale due to unrelated business interests.

The sale is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis.

LOCATION

The business occupies a highly visible trading position within a popular Bedfordshire market town benefitting from:

Strong residential demographics
Excellent community footfall
Consistent hospitality demand
Strong evening and weekend trade
Good accessibility to surrounding commuter areas
Its central position provides excellent exposure for both daytime and evening hospitality operations.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

This business offers the opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and well-established hospitality venue with strong turnover, an excellent local reputation, and substantial recent investment into the premises.

The business provides a genuine turnkey opportunity with immediate income, experienced staffing, multiple revenue streams, and clear potential for further growth.

TENURE & TERMS

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: New lease available to incoming purchaser
Rent: Approximately £8,000 per calendar month
Freehold: Retained by the seller

STAFFING

The business operates with an established team of approximately 14–16 staff members across front-of-house, kitchen, bar, and operational roles.

Several staff members are expected to remain following completion, assisting with continuity and transition.

FIXTURES, FITTINGS & ASSETS

The sale includes a substantial range of catering equipment, bar infrastructure, fixtures, fittings, furniture, and operational assets necessary for immediate continued trading.

Approximate Asset Value: £60,000 – £70,000

Further value is reflected in the substantial recent refurbishment investment completed throughout the venue.

MARKETING & DIGITAL PRESENCE

The business benefits from:

Established branding
Strong local reputation
Repeat customer base
Active online presence
Strong word-of-mouth referrals
Attractive venue presentation
Further growth opportunities remain available through increased digital advertising, event promotion, and social media expansion.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Annual Turnover: Approximately £750,000
Adjusted Net Profit: Approximately £180,000

The business benefits from:

Diversified revenue streams
Strong repeat custom
Established hospitality demand
Large customer capacity
Multi-level trading environment
Strong operational foundations
Significant recent refurbishment investment
Further financial information will be made available to genuinely interested parties following completion of a confidentiality agreement.

RECOMMENDED ASKING PRICE

OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £325,000

Plus Stock at Valuation (SAV)

CONFIDENTIAL SALE

Due to the confidential nature of the sale, further information including the business name, exact location, and detailed financial information will only be disclosed to qualified purchasers following direct contact with Goodwins Business Brokers.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.