Bicester Brewers Fayre, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT

Guide price

£950,000

Size

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Tenure

Freehold

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Primary use
Restaurant

No floor / site plan

Key features

  • Adjacent to 142-bedroom Premier Inn
  • Walking distance to Bicester Village
  • c.190 internal covers
  • c.80-cover terrace
  • Modern purpose-built restaurant
  • Two staff flats included. Energy Rating B
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3868004

Description

Description

The property comprises a modern purpose-built Brewers Fayre restaurant and bar occupying a highly accessible position within a well-established commercial location.

Designed with a strong food-led operation in mind, the premises provide substantial customer accommodation across a number of distinct trading areas whilst benefiting from direct proximity to the adjoining 142-bedroom Premier Inn hotel.

Location

The property occupies a prominent position on Oxford Road within Bicester's established retail and leisure destination, immediately adjacent to a Premier Inn hotel.

The site is situated within walking distance of Bicester Village, one of the UK's premier luxury retail destinations, attracting millions of visitors annually from both the domestic and international tourist markets. The property also benefits from excellent road connectivity via the A41, A34 and M40 motorway, providing convenient access to Oxford, London and the wider South-East.

The combination of local residents, business users, hotel guests and significant tourist footfall creates a strong and diverse customer base throughout the year

Internal Details

The trading accommodation comprises a welcoming bar area providing approximately 40 covers together with a spacious restaurant seating approximately 150 customers. The layout is designed to accommodate both casual dining and larger group bookings, with excellent visibility throughout the customer-facing areas.

A particular feature of the property is the open kitchen positioned adjacent to the restaurant, creating an engaging dining environment whilst allowing for efficient food service. Back-of-house facilities are extensive and include a large preparation kitchen, dedicated wash-up area, walk-in refrigeration, staff welfare facilities, office accommodation and substantial storage capacity. The operational layout has been designed to support high-volume food-led trading.

Fixtures & Fittings

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.

Other Information

T&C’s Link
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Boundary Plans
• Restaurant Only Disposal - the 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, Long Leasehold or shorter leasehold transactions.
• Whole Site Disposal – the plans edged in red are a guide to the property’s boundary only. Please seek your own legal advice in respect to the ownership plan.
• Stacked Sites – where the restaurant sits directly below the hotel, the access from the Hotel reception will be closed off, with access directed through the main restaurant entrance.

Service Charge (excluding Whole Sites) 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.

External Details

Externally, the property benefits from an attractive terrace and customer seating area providing approximately 80 covers, offering valuable additional trading capacity during the warmer months. Ample shared customer parking is available on site, ensuring easy access for both local customers and visitors to the area.

The property's position within a busy retail and leisure destination, combined with its proximity to the adjacent Premier Inn and Bicester Village, provides excellent visibility and exposure to a broad range of customer groups throughout the year.

Owner's Accommodation

Staff accommodation is provided in the form of two self-contained one-bedroom flats situated on site. Both units are presented in reasonable condition and provide useful accommodation for management or staff occupation, offering operational flexibility and assisting with recruitment and retention requirements.

The Opportunity

The property presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a large-format hospitality venue in one of Oxfordshire's strongest retail and tourism locations. The close proximity to Bicester Village provides exposure to significant visitor numbers, while the adjacent Premier Inn delivers an additional source of customer demand throughout the week.

Staff

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.

Trading Information

Trading information is available exclusively to qualified buyers via a secure data room. Access is subject to the execution of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). For further details, please contact the appointed agent.

Tenure

Freehold - restaurant only.

Regulatory

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).

Additional information
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Business for sale
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Energy performance certificate: B

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Bicester Brewers Fayre, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT

NEAREST STATIONS

National Rail

Bicester Town Station

0.62 miles

National Rail

Bicester North Station

0.86 miles

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