Willow Farm Restaurant, New Road, Wennington, Rainham, RM13 9ED

Willow Farm Restaurant, currently operated under the Table Table brand, is a well-presented, family-friendly dining venue offering a contemporary and welcoming environment suited to a broad customer base. Reflecting the wider Table Table concept, the restaurant provides a relaxed pub-style setting with a focus on accessible, all-day dining and a varied menu that appeals to families, groups and business customers alike. Prominently positioned within an established roadside location, the property benefits from strong visibility and ease of access, attracting a consistent mix of local residents, passing trade and corporate guests. The interior is fitted to a modern specification, comprising a spacious dining area, flexible seating and an inviting bar, capable of accommodating both everyday use and larger group bookings. Its proximity to key transport routes, surrounding residential areas and complementary uses, including an adjacent Premier Inn, supports steady footfall throughout the week, reinforcing Willow Farm’s position as a proven and attractive casual dining destination.

Willow Farm in Rainham occupies a location that offers a sense of separation from central London while remaining highly accessible, situated just off the A13 with convenient links to East London and the M25 for wider regional travel. The site is co-located with a Premier Inn and benefits from proximity to attractions such as Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve and Rainham Hall, as well as larger retail and leisure destinations including Lakeside Shopping Centre, enhancing its overall catchment. Rainham station is nearby, providing regular c2c services to London Fenchurch Street in under 30 minutes, while local bus routes connect surrounding residential areas and neighbouring towns, ensuring good accessibility for both customers and staff.

- Willow Farm Restaurant is arranged to provide a spacious and well-configured interior, reflecting the brand’s focus on relaxed, family-friendly pub dining with a broad, all-day offering. [tabletable.co.uk], [tripadvisor.com]
- The main trading area comprises a large open-plan dining space capable of accommodating circa 200 covers, designed to suit both casual dining and larger group occasions.
- A prominent central bar and dedicated coffee station are complemented by a popular carvery servery, forming a key focal point of the customer offer.
- Character features, including fireplaces, enhance the ambience and create a warm, welcoming environment consistent with modern pub-restaurant formats.
- Customer facilities are well provided for, with ground floor male, female and accessible WC provision supporting high levels of trade.
- To the rear, the property includes a substantial commercial kitchen with walk-in fridge and freezer units, alongside a ground floor cellar.
- Comprehensive back-of-house and staff facilities are incorporated, enabling efficient day-to-day operations within a high-volume hospitality setting.

The trade fixtures and fittings are included in the purchase price. Certain items bearing corporate identity, brand name, third-party owned or on the excluded list (see “Terms of Disposal” document) may be removed from the property prior to, or shortly after, completion.

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The boundary plans edged in red are a guide to Whitbread’s property’s ownership, the boundary edged in blue is the demise that will transfer as part of the Freehold transaction.

The buyer will be expected to pay a service charge, to cover common areas and grounds maintenance and repairs on a proportional basis.

VAT will be calculated if the property has living accommodation at 90% or 100% if not and will be added to the purchase price. If the transaction is deemed to be a Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC), VAT will not be payable.

- The site is complemented by a large garden area, offering additional seating and seasonal trading potential.
- The property also benefits from access to a substantial adjacent car park serving the neighbouring Premier Inn, providing extensive on-site parking for customers. This is understood to operate on a shared-use basis, offering ample capacity and convenience for both restaurant patrons and hotel guests, further enhancing the accessibility and overall appeal of the location.

- The property benefits from the inclusion of on-site staff accommodation, arranged as three self-contained flats that provide valuable operational flexibility.
- The principal manager’s flat comprises three bedrooms, together with a private kitchen and bathroom, offering comfortable and well-proportioned living space.
-There is a separate one-bedroom flat and a further studio unit, both suitable for staff occupation.
- This ancillary accommodation supports on-site management presence and staffing requirements, enhancing the overall efficiency and appeal of the asset for owner-operators and investors alike.

The acquisition of the freehold interest in Willow Farm Restaurant presents a compelling opportunity to secure a well-established, prominently located hospitality asset with strong underlying demand. Trading in a highly accessible roadside location and adjacent to a Premier Inn, the property benefits from consistent custom from both local residents and transient business and leisure visitors. Freehold ownership provides complete operational flexibility, with clear scope to reposition and rebrand the offer. Further value can be unlocked through targeted asset management initiatives, including trading optimisation and potential reconfiguration (subject to planning), supported by the area’s strong connectivity and established catchment. Overall, the asset offers a proven trading location with attractive long-term income and growth potential.

The sale is subject to TUPE - Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment), all staff will transfer with the business on completion. Anonymised schedules will be available in the data room for review by qualified parties only.

To be confirmed. The local authority is Newham.

The property benefits from a Premises Licence. Any prospective purchaser will be required to hold a Personal Licence and to apply, at their own expense, for the transfer of the Premises Licence (subject to approval by the licensing authority).

The Freehold is to be sold as a trading going Concern (TOGC). VAT may be payable, in addition, at the prevailing rate.