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Unique Creative Café & Workshop In Leeds For Sale

Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
Asking Price:
On request Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

A unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully fitted creative café and workshop business in Leeds City Centre.

Operating across two complementary units, the business combines a speciality drinks café with a dedicated creative workshop and private events space.

The venue offers multiple revenue streams including speciality coffee, matcha and fruit drinks, candle-making workshops, Sip & Paint, canvas and texture art, creative experiences, birthday parties, hen parties, private events and group bookings.

The premises have benefited from substantial investment in renovation, interior design, equipment and fit-out and are fully equipped for a new owner to continue trading.
Current combined turnover is approximately £2,000–£2,500 per week, despite relatively limited trading hours, offering further potential through extended opening hours, evening events, food offerings, corporate workshops, private hire and additional creative experiences.

The sale includes an extensive range of café and workshop equipment, furniture, fixtures, fittings, décor and relevant stock. An established website, social media presence and online booking facilities are also in place.

Initial training and a comprehensive handover can be provided to ensure a smooth transition.

Located in Leeds City Centre, surrounded by retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.

The owner is selling due to changing family commitments and a desire to focus on other established business interests.

Leasehold. Assignment of the existing lease is subject to landlord approval. Serious offers considered.

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

10-year lease commenced in 2025. Current rent £40,000 per annum excluding VAT. Tenant break option at the fifth anniversary, subject to the terms of the lease. Rent review at year 5. Lease assignment is subject to landlord approval. Further lease details available to serious buyers.

Leasehold Rent:

£40,000 per annum

Location:

Located within the Grand Arcade in the heart of Leeds City Centre, surrounded by independent shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and leisure businesses. The location is within easy walking distance of major shopping areas and public transport links.

Premises Details:

The business occupies two complementary leasehold units, professionally fitted to operate as a creative workshop/event space and a speciality drinks café. The premises are fully fitted and equipped, with customer seating, workshop areas, café preparation facilities, display areas and flexible space for private events and group bookings. Substantial investment has been made in the fit-out, décor and equipment.

Size in square feet:
Approx. 1,290 sq ft
Planning Consent:

The premises are currently used as a creative workshop studio and café under Class E use. Any alternative use would be subject to landlord and any necessary planning consent.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Significant potential exists to increase turnover through extended opening hours, evening trading, additional food and drink offerings, corporate workshops, private hire, birthday and hen parties, seasonal events and online sales. The flexible two-unit setup also allows a new owner to introduce additional creative experiences or complementary concepts, subject to any necessary consents

Competition / Market:

Leeds has a vibrant café and leisure market; however, the business differentiates itself by combining creative workshops, private events and speciality drinks within one venue. Its diverse range of experiences and multiple revenue streams provide a distinctive offering with further potential for development.

Reasons for selling:

The owner is selling due to changing family commitments and a desire to focus on other established business interests. The business remains operational and represents an opportunity for a new owner to take the concept forward.

Trading hours:

Tues-Sun: 12-7

Employees:
2
Years established:
1

Other Information

Support & training:

Full handover and initial training can be provided, including workshop operations, candle-making and art activities, drinks preparation, booking systems and day-to-day procedures. Ongoing support for an agreed transition period can also be discussed.