Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3

Café Lounge Business For Sale – Paignton, Devon

Prime Coastal Location | Indoor & Alfresco Dining | Established Trade

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established café lounge business located in the popular seaside town of Paignton, part of the English Riviera in Torbay, Devon.

Bright Bean Café Lounge enjoys a strong trading position just moments from Paignton Esplanade, within walking distance of the seafront, harbour and town centre. The surrounding area attracts both local customers and a steady flow of visitors throughout the year, creating a vibrant hospitality environment.

The business currently trades six days per week during daytime hours only, offering significant potential to increase turnover by introducing Sunday trading, extended opening hours, or evening dining.

The premises provide a welcoming café environment with indoor dining and two enclosed alfresco terrace areas at the front and rear, making it particularly attractive during the busy spring and summer seasons.

Key Features

• Popular Torbay coastal location

• Just minutes from Paignton seafront and harbour

• Indoor café seating for approximately 30 covers

• Two enclosed alfresco dining terraces

• Well-equipped commercial kitchen

• Established trading business

• Daytime operation with scope to expand hours

• Strong local reputation

• Turnkey opportunity with fixtures and fittings included

Accommodation:

Main Café Dining Area Approx. 10.26m x 4.46m

Bright customer dining space providing around 30 covers with bar seating and pendant lighting.

Service Counter

Fitted counter including:

• Two-group Espresso coffee machine

• Coffee grinder

• EPOS till system - Under separate contract which can be taken on by new owner

• Storage for crockery and glassware

• Dishwasher - Currently not part of inventory but can be negotiated

Kitchen Approx. 3.83m x 2.43m

Fully fitted commercial kitchen with modern equipment and extraction system.

Storage areas x 3

Two integrated storage areas for dry goods and refrigeration.

Disabled Customer WC with wash basin.

Outdoor Seating

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Website

Tenure: Leasehold. A new lease will be arranged on sale of the business.

Cost: £12,000 PA

No Business rates

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale (excluding personal items).
Full inventory to be provided.

Services

All mains services connected including electricity, water, drainage and broadband. No gas on the property, however the service in the road and could be brought in potentially.

Legal Costs

Incoming tenant responsible for landlord’s legal costs relating to lease assignment or new lease.

Viewing

Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the opportunity.

Further financial information will be made available to serious applicants following inspection.

Main Dining Area

10.26m x 4.46m

The main dining area at Bright Bean is designed to feel open, welcoming, and effortlessly relaxed, reflecting its coastal surroundings on Torquay Road in Paignton.

The layout is thoughtfully arranged to balance comfort and functionality, with a mix of small café tables, soft seating, and a few larger communal tables to accommodate both individuals and groups.

Overall, the dining area offers a versatile and inviting environment that encourages customers to linger, enhancing both the customer experience and the café’s commercial appeal.

Kitchen

3.83m x 2.43m

The commercial kitchen at Bright Bean is efficiently designed to support a high-volume café operation while maintaining a smooth and organised workflow. Positioned to the rear of the premises, the space is laid out to allow clear separation between preparation, cooking, and cleaning areas, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and ease of operation during busy periods.

Ventilation and extraction systems are in place to maintain air quality and temperature control, while the plumbing and electrical setup supports a full range of commercial catering equipment. Additional shelving and storage areas allow for efficient stock management and organisation.

Overall, the kitchen provides a practical, well-structured environment that enables staff to work efficiently, supporting consistent service and quality output in a busy café setting.

Front Garden

The outside seating area at Bright Bean offers a welcoming and relaxed setting, perfect for enjoying coffee or light bites in the fresh coastal air. Positioned along lively Torquay Road, the space benefits from a pleasant street-side atmosphere, ideal for people-watching and soaking up the local charm. Thoughtfully arranged tables and comfortable seating create an inviting environment for both casual catch-ups and quiet moments, while the open-air layout makes it especially appealing during warmer months. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning espresso or an afternoon treat, the outdoor seating adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the Bright Bean experience.