Paignton South (Brixham Road) PI, White Rock, Long Road South, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RZ

A freehold restaurant located on Brixham Road in Paignton, within the sought-after English Riviera, benefitting from roadside visibility and strong year-round trade driven by local demand and seasonal tourism. The property forms part of a commercial and leisure destination close to South Devon College and approximately one mile from Paignton town centre and seafront, with good access to the A380 and wider transport links. Internally, the premises provide a spacious restaurant arranged around a central bar with circa 220 covers, supported by a fully equipped commercial kitchen and cellar.

The first floor offers two self-contained flats, comprising a one-bedroom unit and a studio, suitable for staff accommodation.

Externally, there is a patio seating areas providing approximately 60 covers, and the site further benefits from its proximity to a 97-bedroom Premier Inn, enhancing consistent customer flow.

* Sale price is subject to VAT

The property is situated on the outskirts of Paignton, forming part of the highly regarded English Riviera in South Devon. The site occupies a prominent roadside position along Brixham Road, one of the main routes serving the Torbay area, benefitting from excellent visibility.

The surrounding area is an established commercial and leisure destination, including supermarkets, retail warehousing and leisure operators, creating a busy and well-frequented environment. South Devon College is a short walk away and Paignton town centre and seafront are located approximately one mile away.

The property also benefits from strong transport links, with the A380 South Devon Highway providing direct access to Exeter and the M5 motorway, and nearby rail services connecting to regional and national destinations.

Overall, the property occupies a strategic roadside location within a thriving commercial catchment, supported by a combination of strong local demand and substantial seasonal tourism.

The internal trading area comprises a single bar and a variety of seating arrangements, providing approximately 220 restaurant covers.

The ground floor also includes the cellar and a fully equipped commercial kitchen.

The first floor offers staff or owner’s accommodation arranged across two self-contained flats. The first is a one-bedroom flat with kitchen/lounge and bathroom. The second is a one-bedroom studio flat with kitchen, lounge and bathroom.

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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Boundary Plans
• Restaurant Only Disposal – The plans edged in blue are provided as a guide to Whitbread's property ownership. The boundary edged in red is the demise that will transfer as part of the freehold, long leasehold, or shorter leasehold transaction.


• 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.

There are approximately 60 external covers on a patio area to the front and side of the building.

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, large-scale licensed restaurant within a proven trading location.

The property offers:
• A turnkey operation, significantly reducing initial capital expenditure.
• Continued use as a family dining venue, capitalising on the established layout.
• Potential for alternative branded or independent concepts, subject to the necessary consents.
• Scope to enhance trade through extended hours, outdoor activation, or menu repositioning.

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 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.

Opening times:
Mon-Fri 03:30am - 11:00pm
Sat-Sun 07:00am - 10:30pm

The property is being sold Freehold.