Overview
Tillys of Midhurst is a well-established and highly regarded daytime café situated in the heart of the affluent market town of Midhurst, West Sussex. Having traded successfully for approximately eight years, the business built a strong reputation for high-quality food, friendly service, and a consistently welcoming atmosphere, becoming a well-known destination supported by a loyal customer base and strong word-of-mouth recommendations.
The business has recently ceased trading, creating a compelling turnkey opportunity for a new owner to step into fully fitted premises and relaunch without delay. With all infrastructure in place and no requirement for a costly refit, this represents a rare chance to acquire an established café with genuine goodwill, a proven trading history, and immediate income potential from day one.
Business Highlights
- Annual turnover of approximately £87,000 achieved on a notably restricted trading schedule of around 21 hours per week across four days, demonstrating clear underlying demand
- Simple, proven daytime café model offering breakfast, brunch, light lunches, and a full range of hot and cold beverages
- Approximately 16 internal covers complemented by additional external seating, with an efficient layout supporting strong service flow
- Fully fitted commercial kitchen and café setup included within the sale, incorporating a commercial coffee machine, convection oven, dishwasher, and all fixtures and fittings
- Excellent online reputation with consistently high ratings and a significant volume of positive customer reviews across major platforms, alongside an active social media presence
- Business Rates exemption in place, further supporting low overheads and strong margins
- Significant growth potential through extended opening hours, additional trading days, and expanded takeaway or delivery services
Location
Midhurst is one of West Sussex's most desirable market towns, set within the South Downs National Park and benefiting from a strong local economy, high levels of disposable income, and consistent year-round tourism. The town attracts a loyal resident population alongside a steady flow of visitors drawn to the area's premium lifestyle offering, creating a stable and high-spending customer demographic that provides an excellent trading environment for a quality café business.
Premises & Tenure
The premises are well presented, fully equipped, and ready for immediate reopening, requiring no capital expenditure on fit-out. The business is offered on a leasehold basis with favourable terms and a relatively low annual rent that supports healthy margins. With the business currently not trading, the handover is clean and straightforward, and minimal stock is anticipated to be included within the sale.
Next Steps
Tillys of Midhurst represents an accessible and attractive opportunity for owner-operators, first-time buyers, lifestyle purchasers, and experienced operators seeking a well-located relaunch proposition in a premium West Sussex market town. To find out more or to arrange a conversation with the selling agent, please get in touch with Goodwins Business Brokers directly. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
