Burnt Umber Brasserie, 2 Hepscott Road, London, E9 5HB

Burnt Umber Brasserie is a family‑run restaurant in Hackney Wick, a trendy meeting point for friends and family from across London. It serves authentic, generational recipes prepared with sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, all set within an inviting industrial‑chic space. The brasserie offers an all‑day experience, from crafted brunch to an evening grill and a comforting traditional Sunday roast, complemented by a curated wine programme, seasonal specials, and warm, attentive hospitality. Vegetarian and vegan options, dog‑friendly touches, and flexible private dining enhance its appeal, with partial or full hire and bespoke catering available for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and intimate social occasions.

Burnt Umber Brasserie is perfectly positioned at 2 Hepscott Road, Hackney Wick, London E9 5HB, surrounded by many new flat developments. Just a 1m walk from Hackney Wick Overground station, the venue is quick to reach for guests arriving by public transport. It’s also moments from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the Copper Box Arena, making it an ideal spot for pre/post‑event dining. The brasserie sits close to Queen’s Yard and a cluster of acclaimed independents, enhancing its appeal within a lively, well‑known hospitality hub.

- Servery
- Fully electric commercial Kitchen
- Walk in Fridge
- 40 Restaurant Covers
- WC's and DDA
- Storage

Trade fixtures and fittings in the property are included in the sale, with the exception of some minor personal items.

- Removable canopy at front of property for circa 9 customers.
- Fixed cover and heated rear patio courtyard for up to 24 customers.

Burnt Umber Brasserie provides an incoming leaseholder with immediate access to strong, year‑round footfall driven by Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the Copper Box Arena, supported by major attractions including ABBA Voyage, West Ham matchdays, large‑scale concerts at London Stadium, and sporting fixtures such as the London Athletics Meet 2026 and the Hackney Half Marathon. The area also benefits from mid‑scale events like the Giant London Flea Market, Olympic Park and Victoria Park runs, Queen’s Yard Summer Party, and Hackney Wick Pride, plus hyper‑local activity from studio fashion sales, The Yard Theatre, and the Hackney Wick community sauna. Future demand will be further lifted by the Canalside Wickside development, delivering 475 new flats and commercial units in Q3/Q4 2026. With its established all‑day trade, patio and beer‑garden seating, dog‑friendly policy, private‑hire capability, and strong social proof, the site offers clear scope to extend hours, introduce fixed‑price menus and themed nights, deepen partnerships with local independents, and grow revenue through event partnerships, delivery, retail pantry lines, and collaborative pop‑ups.

The proposed purchaser will be required to offer continuity of employment in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. Prospective purchasers should complete their own enquiries and due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the rights, contracts and obligations that may run with the property and business, and also the registrations, licences, permits and certificates required to trade.

Trading information provided shows that as of June 2025, the business generated an annual turnover of just over £450k net of VAT. Full Trading Profit and Loss Accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties on request after a formal viewing of the business has been undertaken.

The opening hours of the premises are as follows:

- Monday to Wednesday 8am - 4pm
- Thursday to Friday 8am - 10pm
- Satursday 9am - 10pm
- Sunday 9am - 5pm

Licensable activities authorised by the licence include: Sale by retail of Alcohol.

Licensed opening hours:

- 7am - 11pm Monday to Sunday

This is an opportunity to acquire an existing 15-year, fully repairing and insuring, leasehold with 9 years remaining, contracted in to the landlord and tenant act 1954 at a passing rent of £37,125 pa (plus VAT), subject to five-yearly rent reviews. The landlord currently holds a 3 month rent deposit.

The VOA lists the property with a rateable value of £28,500 from April 2026. The local authority is Tower Hamlets.