Restaurant for sale

South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2

Central Business Sales is delighted to offer to the market an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully equipped café bistro in and building for sale in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and vibrant locations. Included ownership of the cafe structure.

Trading successfully for almost five years, this popular independent business enjoys high levels of passing footfall from local residents, office workers, tourists and visitors exploring one of Edinburgh’s best-known waterfront and walking destinations. The surrounding area continues to benefit from strong visitor numbers, an excellent reputation for independent businesses and ongoing investment.

The sale includes the benefit of a 15-year council ground lease, with an exceptionally low annual rent of just £5,570 per annum and no business rates payable, providing an outstanding low-overhead opportunity.

The premises offer approximately 28 covers internally, together with an attractive external seating area, making the business equally appealing throughout the year.

The café is offered on a genuine walk-in, walk-out basis, with all fixtures, fittings and catering equipment included in the sale. The kitchen and front-of-house are fully equipped, allowing a new owner to continue trading immediately without further capital investment.

This business has built an excellent reputation for quality food, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere, attracting a loyal base of repeat customers alongside regular tourist trade. The surrounding area is popular with walkers, cyclists, families and visitors exploring Edinburgh’s waterfront and the renowned Water of Leith walkway.

Fully fitted and equipped café bistro. 15-year council ground lease, Annual rent: £5,570, No business rates payable, Seating for 28 customers indoors, Additional outdoor seating area, Prime Edinburgh location with excellent passing trade, Genuine turnkey opportunity, All equipment included in the sale, Significant potential to extend opening hours, expand the menu, increase takeaway and delivery sales, develop catering services or introduce evening events, subject to the purchaser’s business plans.

This is an ideal acquisition for an owner-operator, family business or experienced hospitality operator seeking a well-established café in a sought-after Edinburgh location with low occupancy costs and immediate trading potential.

Strictly Confidential Sale

The business is being offered for sale on a confidential basis. Staff are unaware of the proposed sale and interested parties are requested not to approach the premises directly.