CONFIDENTIAL SALE: TEAROOMS & CAFÉ

NORWICH, NORFOLK

This well-established café and tearooms occupies a prominent trading position in Norwich and serves a varied customer base drawn from the city and the wider East Anglia region. The business has built a strong presence, attracting local residents, city-centre workers, business people, visitors and day-trippers.

The café offers a broad selection of food and drink, including freshly prepared breakfasts, hot and cold lunches, traditional afternoon teas, children’s meals, buffets and bespoke menus for private occasions.

The business also benefits from an established retail offering, with significant scope for further expansion. With growing sales, diversified income streams and substantial operational assets included, it represents an attractive acquisition for an experienced hospitality operator or a purchaser seeking an established café, retail and events venue in the city.


BUSINESS:

The business combines regular café and tearoom service with afternoon teas, buffets, private functions and special-occasion bookings. Its varied menu and flexible service appeal to customers of different ages and support trade throughout the week. The ability to accommodate both everyday visitors and organised groups provides a balanced operating model with scope to develop higher-value bookings.

Sales have increased year on year, for the last three years. The gross profit margin reached circa 76.5% in 2025. These figures relate to the Norwich operation following adjustments to separate its performance from the vendors’ other business.

The café is operated by a team of approximately 15 hourly paid staff and is described as staff-run, reducing the need for continuous owner involvement. The acquisition includes the business’s goodwill together with the furniture, fixtures and equipment normally required for an operational café and tearoom. Stock will be purchased separately at valuation.

There is further potential to increase the use of the venue for private functions and organised events. There are opportunities to expand the current offering to include additional afternoon-tea parties, book signings, guest-speaker appearances, networking events and other private or special-occasion bookings.

The sale is prompted by the vendor’s decision not to renew the lease on the Norwich premises. The vendors will continue to operate their separate, non-competing business elsewhere and can provide an appropriate handover, with its scope and duration agreed according to the purchaser’s requirements.

Upon completion of the sale and transfer of ownership to the purchaser, the existing brand name must be removed from the premises and replaced with a new trading name.


PREMISES:

The business operates from substantial leasehold premises extending to approximately 414 m² and arranged over several floors, including a basement. The ground floor accommodates the principal café service area with approximately 40 covers, supplemented by outside seating for around 12 customers.

The first floor provides approximately 60 further covers and offers flexible space for busy trading periods, afternoon-tea parties, private functions and other events. The second floor contains the kitchen and food-preparation facilities, supporting service across the customer areas. In total, the premises can accommodate approximately 112 customers.

The property retains a number of attractive original period features, including high ceilings and a generous staircase to name a few. The current lease expires in October 2027, with annual rent of £61,707 in 2025. The landlord has indicated a willingness to consider granting a credible purchaser a new lease, subject to agreement.


KEY INFORMATION:

AGENTS NOTE: This is a business for sale as a going concern, not an empty premises for sale or let.

CONFIDENTIAL SALE: This listing is confidential at the vendor's request. In order to release further information on the business – including the business name, location and the accounts, we require you to complete a short online non-disclosure form. Please contact our office and we will provide full instructions and assist where required. We have used our office postcode for this listing to protect the confidentiality of the business name and location, as online platforms require a valid postcode to market a business or premises.

REFERENCE NUMBER: TR35974E.

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm. Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

TENURE: Leasehold. A new lease is to be granted to the purchaser on terms to be agreed. The purchaser will be responsible for the landlords costs and fees in connection with the grant of a new lease.

RENT PAYABLE: £61,707 per annum (2025).

RATES PAYABLE: £16,185 for 2025.

This information has been provided to us by the vendor and any interested party is advised to enquire of the local authority to check the position with regards to business rates that will apply to a new owner.

STAFF: The business is currently staff lead by a team of 15. Correct at the time of listing.

EPC: The Energy Performance Certificate shows a rating of ‘36/B’, full document available on request.

PRICE: £195,000 PLUS STOCK AT VALUATION.

Comprising the leasehold interest, business goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. Stock to be purchased separately at valuation upon completion. Business offered for sale as a going concern and not as a vacant premises.

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DISCLAIMER:

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prospective buyers will be required to provide identification documentation and proof of funding during the purchasing process. Cooperation is appreciated to ensure the sale proceeds without unnecessary delays.

2. PARTICULARS: While we strive to ensure all information is accurate and reliable, it serves as a general guide only. Should any particular details be of special importance, please contact us so we can verify the information before you travel to view.

3. MEASUREMENTS: Provided room sizes are approximate and intended solely for general guidance. Prospective buyers are advised to independently verify all measurements to ensure accuracy.

4. SERVICES: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances.