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Macari’s Café is a long-standing family run business located in the heart of Galashiels.

With over 100 years of trading history this charming café has become a staple of the local community. The business benefits from a high visibility location on the town’s main street, surrounded by independent shops, national retailers, and cultural attractions.

The café offers a warm welcoming atmosphere with a menu of home-cooked meals, all-day breakfasts and gluten-free options plus the added benefit of the outside dining of a minimum of 50 seats.

With consistent footfall and a strong reputation, Macari’s Café presents a fantastic opportunity for new owners to continue and expand a much loved local institution.

Location

Galashiels is a vibrant town in the Scottish Borders, known for its rich textile heritage and growing tourism appeal.

Macari’s Café is ideally situated on the High Street, just steps from the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre, Old Gala House, and Scott Park. The area enjoys high pedestrian traffic from shoppers, commuters, and visitors arriving via the Borders Railway.

The town centre is well served by public transport and offers ample parking nearby, making it a convenient and attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale, excluding any items owned by third parties or personal to the vendor.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced operator or first time buyer to take over a well established business with room for growth.

Potential exists to:
• Extend opening hours to capture early commuters and evening trade
• Introduce new offerings such as hot food to go, barista coffee, or a dessert counter
• Partner with local attractions to increase tourist footfall
• Develop a stronger online and delivery presence

With its central location and loyal customer base Macari’s Café is well positioned for continued success.

Staff

The business is currently run by the owner with part-time support.

Trading Hours

Monday to Saturday
8.30am - 4.00pm

Sunday
Closed

Tenure

New Lease with an asking price of £15,000 with an annual rent of £17,500

Minimum lease term of 10 years.

Business Rates

We are informed that the business currently benefits from Small Business Rates Relief and pays £220 pcm.

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