Shoreline, Shoreline Restaurant, Esplanade Road, Paignton, Torbay

Situated directly on the water’s edge, this exceptional café and bar enjoys spectacular 180-degree panoramic views across the stunning English Riviera coastline in Devon. Arguably one of the best-positioned hospitality venues currently available, it offers a truly unique and unforgettable setting. The main customer area features impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable sofa seating, raised dance floor, and around 28 tables and chairs accommodating approximately 90–100 covers. A large, fully equipped commercial kitchen is designed to support high-volume food preparation and includes a separate wash-up section, food prep area, extensive refrigeration, walk-in cold room, and additional ground floor storeroom with goods lift access.

LOCATION
Probably one of the most attractively located café and bar establishments to come to the market in recent years — a position that could only be surpassed if it were floating on the water itself. Occupying a highly visible trading position in the ever-busy seaside town of Paignton, this landmark premises sits adjacent to the beach and water’s edge, historic harbour, pier, multiplex cinema, and the vibrant resort town centre. Excellent transport connections, including nearby railway and coach stations, further enhance accessibility. Situated prominently along the seafront, the business also benefits from ample nearby parking.

BUSINESS
The business has been owner-operated for many decades and currently offers a light-touch menu alongside an extensive licensed beverage selection. Trading primarily between 9:00am and 4:00pm throughout the year, with extended evening hours until 9:00pm during the peak summer season, the operation is both manageable and efficient. The current menu requires only two kitchen staff, while the recently installed clay-fired pizza oven offers the flexibility to produce far more than just pizzas.

In our opinion, there is tremendous scope to further develop the business beyond its current offering. Opportunities include the introduction of a more extensive evening menu, a cocktail offering, and greater utilisation of the dance floor and exceptional waterside setting to create a vibrant evening destination overlooking the sparkling coastline.

Our clients are now seeking retirement and wish to enjoy the fruits of their labour. Full trading accounts will be made available to genuinely interested parties following a successful formal viewing.

Accommodation Comprises (Briefly)
Access to the café/bar is via two staircases, each benefitting from a smaller entrance lobby designed to provide shelter during adverse weather conditions.

Dining Area – 15.18m x 12.72m
A spacious and inviting dining area featuring a central raised seating section furnished with comfortable sofas, tables, and chairs. This versatile area also doubles as a dance floor. Surrounding the central space is an extensive arrangement of additional tables and seating, while at the far end is the:

Servery Counter
Fully equipped with the necessary storage, facilities, and operational space to efficiently manage a high-volume beverage service, including customer payment handling.

Located on either side of the servery counter are:

Servery Stations
Well-positioned stations providing condiments, crockery, cutlery, and glassware to ensure smooth and efficient customer service.

Pizza Oven & Preparation Area
A dedicated preparation area housing the newly installed clay-fired pizza oven, which has already proven highly successful. The space is fully equipped to cater for customer demand and also offers potential for a takeaway or delivery operation.

Kitchen – 9.11m x 7.37m
Accessed via two separate entrances, the kitchen is comprehensively equipped with a substantial range of catering equipment, far exceeding current operational requirements and capable of supporting a significantly expanded food offering. To one side is a dedicated commercial wash-up area, while the opposite side includes an office, staff WC, lift shaft to the ground-floor storage area, and a separate staff entrance.

Storage Room – 5.50m x 4.25m
Located on the ground floor, this practical storage facility accommodates all heavy deliveries, including beer barrels, which are transported directly to the main trading level via the lift.

TOILETS
Ladies
Comprises of 2 x cubicles and a separate wash hand basin.
Gents
Comprises of 1 x cubicle, 2 x urinals and separate wash hand basin.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s private inventory will be included in this sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliance has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity (3 phase) water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.

BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at

TENURE
Leasehold

VIEWINGS
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. or Email.