Situated in the heart of Horsham, this well-loved Italian restaurant presents a rare and exciting opportunity for both aspiring restaurateurs and experienced operators. Horsham, a vibrant market town, is strategically located just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and Crawley to the north, and a short 35-minute drive from Worthing to the south. The restaurant enjoys a prime location, only a 5-minute walk from Horsham’s mainline train station, and is surrounded by local attractions, including two cinemas and a theatre. Positioned directly outside the Piries Place multi-storey car park and in close proximity to other bars, restaurants, and the newly opened Premier Inn, the premises benefit from excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic. Over the past 18 years, the current owners have built this establishment into a go-to dining destination, attracting loyal locals as well as visitors from across the region eager to enjoy its authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant boasts strong online acclaim, including Google Reviews (4.4), The Fork (9/10), and TripAdvisor (4.6)**, reflecting its reputation for quality and service. The restaurant was also voted one of the Top Ten restaurants in Horsham by the local County Times newspaper in 2025.
- Asking Price:
- £50,000
- Turnover:
- £156,000
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The entire premises are held on a full repairing and insuring lease
- Location:
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Situated in the heart of Horsham, this well-loved Italian restaurant presents a rare and exciting opportunity for both aspiring restaurateurs and experienced operators. Horsham, a vibrant market town, is strategically located just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and Crawley to the north, and a short 35-minute drive from Worthing to the south. The restaurant enjoys a prime location, only a 5-minute walk from Horsham’s mainline train station, and is surrounded by local attractions, including two cinemas and a theatre. Positioned directly outside the Piries Place multi-storey car park and in close proximity to other bars, restaurants, and the newly opened Premier Inn, the premises benefit from excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic.
- Premises Details:
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The business occupies the entire building, located directly outside Piries Place car park and close to a variety of bars and restaurants, offering excellent visibility and footfall. The main restaurant area, accessed via an external staircase, provides seating for approximately 60 covers, with a lovely outdoor dining area accommodating a further 28 covers, perfect for alfresco meals and creating a vibrant street presence that attracts both locals and visitors. Towards the rear of the dining area is a bar, complete with a coffee machine and drinks preparation area. The first floor includes a customer toilet and store cupboard. The fully fitted ground-floor kitchen is ready to trade and includes a double-deck pizza oven, full extraction system (regularly serviced), a separate washing-up area, and a dessert assembly station. A dumbwaiter in full working order provides convenient access between floors. A separate ground-floor room currently serves as a staff area but previously offered seating for an additional 10 covers, particularly useful for customers unable to use the stairs. There is also a further customer toilet on the ground floor. The restaurant is enhanced with air conditioning and an integrated music system, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for diners year-round.
- Planning Consent:
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ALCOHOL LICENCE -– The sale of retail alcohol between the hours of 11am – 10:30pm, Sunday-Thursday and 11am-11pm on Friday and Saturday.
- Energy Performance Rating:
- C
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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Yes
- Reasons for selling:
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Retirement
- Trading hours:
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Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm + Saturday 12-3pm
- Employees:
- 2 part time + 1 full time kitchen porter
- Years established:
- 19 years
