Macari's Café, 1-7 High Street, Galshiels, TD1 1RY
- SIZE
Ask agent
- SECTOR
Cafe for sale
Key features
- Unbranded Traditional Cafe
- Advised Gross Weekly Sales c.£4,000 - £5,000
- Excellent Footfall Location
- Scope to Increase Turnover
- Annual Rent £20,000
- EPC Rating B
- Christie & Co Ref: 5218677
Description
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.
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.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale, excluding any items owned by third parties or personal to the vendor.
The OpportunityThis 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.
The business is currently run by the owner with part-time support.
Trading HoursMonday to Saturday
8.30am - 4.00pm
Sunday
Closed
New Lease with an asking price of £50,000 with an annual rent of £20,000.
Minimum lease term of 10 years.
We are informed that the business currently benefits from Small Business Rates Relief and pays £220 pcm.
Brochures
Macari's Café, 1-7 High Street, Galshiels, TD1 1RY
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Galashiels Station0.1 miles
- Tweedbank Station2.1 miles
Notes
Disclaimer - Property reference 5218677-lh. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Christie & Co, Retail. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.