Overview
Darwin and Bear is a vibrant and contemporary hospitality brand operating two well-established venues under a single identity, each delivering a distinct guest experience while sharing a strong reputation for atmosphere, creativity, and quality. The portfolio comprises a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Chesterfield and a thriving late-night venue in Uttoxeter, together offering broad customer appeal and genuinely diversified revenue streams across two busy market towns.
Both venues benefit from professional management, robust operational systems, and loyal customer bases built over a number of years. With high-quality fit-outs, strong branding, and active local marketing already in place, Darwin and Bear presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking a turnkey, multi-site hospitality investment with clear and compelling scope for further growth.
Business Highlights
- Multisite hospitality brand with two established, managerrun venues trading under a single recognised identity
- Combined annual turnover in the region of £440,000 across both sites
- Chesterfield venue operates as a contemporary Mexican restaurant offering themed nights, bottomless brunches, and a dedicated takeaway service
- Uttoxeter venue is the leading latenight destination in the town, with a strong events calendar, private hire trade, and a loyal community following
- Both sites are fully managerrun with dedicated frontofhouse and backofhouse teams in place at each location
- Sale includes full brand rights, all fixtures and fittings, EPOS and till systems, security installations, and sound and lighting equipment across both venues
- Significant growth potential through expanded events programming, increased private hire, menu development, and greater operational synergy between sites
Location
The Chesterfield venue occupies a prime central position in the heart of Chesterfield town centre, benefiting from excellent footfall and strong visibility within a well-established dining and leisure quarter. The Uttoxeter venue sits at the heart of Uttoxeter town centre, with prominent street frontage and a commanding position within the local nightlife scene. Both locations enjoy steady local and visitor trade throughout the week, with peak demand at weekends and during events.
Premises & Tenure
Both venues are held on a leasehold basis from prime town centre premises. The Chesterfield site features a modern, colourful fit-out with a fully equipped commercial kitchen and flexible seating suitable for both intimate dining and larger groups. The Uttoxeter site offers modern bar and lounge areas, a dedicated dance floor, and professional sound, lighting, and security systems throughout. All fixtures, fittings, and operational equipment are included within the sale at both locations, and both premises are fully operational and ready for continued trade.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are acting as sole agents for the sale of Darwin and Bear, available as a combined group or with individual sites open to separate negotiation. Interested parties are invited to make contact to register their interest and arrange a confidential discussion with the vendor. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
