Key Features:
- FANTASTIC SPACE FOR ANY OPERATION
- EXCELLENT TOWN CENTRE POSITION
- 60 SEATER RESTAURANT (UNUSED)
- FULLY FITTED AND EQUIPPED
- NEW LEASE TO BE ARRANGED
- TAKINGS £4.5K - £5K AWEEK
- EARLY VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMEDED
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded fish & chip takeaway and restaurant in the heart of Ambleside, one of the Lake District's most visited tourist destinations.
Now offered at just £40,000.
The owners are keen to sell and have substantially reduced the asking price to £40,000, making this an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, hospitality business or entrepreneur looking to establish a business in a prime Lake District location.
The premises are currently fitted and equipped to operate as a fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, with an established trading history and an excellent position benefiting from local residents, walkers, cyclists, holidaymakers and tourists.
However, a purchaser does not have to continue with the existing fish and chip business. The premises offer an excellent opportunity for someone looking to introduce a different food, hospitality, or other suitable business concept, subject to the necessary consents and lease terms.
Occupying a prime trading position on a busy thoroughfare, the business enjoys year-round custom from both the thriving local community and the millions of visitors who flock to the Lake District each year. The location benefits from exceptional footfall generated by walkers, cyclists, holidaymakers, and passing tourists.
Successfully owner-operated for over a decade, the business has been run on a lifestyle basis with limited opening hours and a predominantly takeaway-focused operation. This presents a genuine opportunity for an ambitious new owner to increase turnover through relatively straightforward operational changes.
The spacious premises include a 60-cover restaurant arranged over two floors, providing significant scope to expand the dine-in offering and maximise the potential of this exceptional trading location.
Opportunities for further growth include:
- Reintroducing and expanding restaurant dining.
- Extending opening hours throughout the week.
- Introducing online ordering and delivery platforms.
- Expanding the menu to include complementary food offerings.
- Capitalising on seasonal tourism and local events.
Businesses in locations of this calibre rarely become available. Ambleside remains one of the UK's premier tourist destinations, attracting visitors throughout the year and offering a strong foundation for sustained trade and future growth.
This represents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced hospitality business seeking a profitable, well-established operation with significant untapped potential in one of the country's most sought-after locations.
