Description

A prime restaurant opportunity in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes, benefiting from high footfall and surrounded by established operators such as Coppa Club, Donatello, and Burger & Lobster.

The fully licensed premises offer flexible accommodation from 3,287 sq ft (305.4 m²) and ready for immediate trade, featuring a rear first-floor fully fitted kitchen, open-plan seating with outdoor space, extensive storage and office facilities, A/C units, multiple WCs, an integrated sound system, and CCTV. 

Key Features

• Prime Licensed Restaurant Opportunity
• First-Floor Terrace with Outdoor Seating
• Flexible Accommodation from 3,287 sq ft
• Sought-After Location in Brighton’s Vibrant Lanes

Accommodation

Ground Floor - 1,234 sq ft (114.7 m2)

• Unit 20 Trading Area: 934 sq ft (86.8 m2) 

• Unit 3 Trading Area: 300 sq ft (27.9 m2) - Option to add to the Ground Floor Trading Area.

First Floor (Unit 5) - 2,091 sq ft (194.3 m2)

• Rear Kitchen: 734 sq ft (68.2 m2) with access to a side external refuse area, equipped with a comprehensive modern extraction system, pizza ovens, commercial-grade fridges/freezers, a walk-in cold room, durable industrial flooring, and several stainless steel preparation stations.

• Trading Area: 1,357 sq ft (126.1 m2) including outside seating (890 sq ft / 82.7 m2), multiple WCs, storage, and an office facility.

Basement - 262 sq ft (24.3 m2) - Storage and WC facilities.

Total Accommodation: 3,587 sq ft (333.2 m2)

The current restaurant layout accommodates approximately 150-200 covers, plus additional outdoor seating (890 sq ft / 82.7 m2), and features a mix of banquet seating, free-standing tables and chairs, and a fully licensed bar.

This property offers a fantastic opportunity for the new owner to renovate and upgrade the space to suit their vision.

License

Licensed for on and off-site alcohol sales and the performance of recorded music, with permitted opening hours:

• Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – Midnight
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Lease

A new lease is available on flexible terms.

Units 5 & 20 Brighton Square: £89,000 per annum, exclusive.

Units 3,5 & 20 Brighton Square: £101,000 per annum, exclusive.

Rent Review

By negotiation.

Repairing Liability

An effective Full Repairing & Insuring lease by way of service charge contribution.

Additional details are available upon request.

Business Rates

The business rates are to be reassessed.

VAT

VAT will be payable on the terms quoted.

Legal & Professional Fees

Each party is to pay their own legal and professional fees incurred.

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Graves Jenkins is required to verify the identity of all parties involved in the transaction. Prospective purchasers or tenants will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and address before solicitors are instructed.

Documents will be required from all relevant parties, and a charge of £40 per person will be payable where electronic identity searches are carried out.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Joint Agents Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070) and Oakley.