YORKSHIRE - FABULOUS CITY CENTRE WINE BAR & BISTRO CLOSE TO THE RIVER
York, North Yorkshire
Ref: 45557
£1,200,000
Freehold
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Key Features
Precis
A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial riverside property and business in the heart of the city of York.
Location
Situated in a conservation area in the centre of York, close to various tourist attractions with a great passing trade. York is a Cathedral City at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in Yorkshire. The city is steeped in history with ancient buildings and structures, such as the Minister, castle and ancient city walls. As the regions prime tourist destination, visitors are drawn to the area by the city’s rich Roman, Viking and Middle Age history which includes attractions such as York Dungeon, Jorvik Viking Centre and the Shambles.
York has been voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
The premises briefly comprise of: -
York has been voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
The premises briefly comprise of: -
Property
TRADE AREAS
GROUND FLOOR
Double doors open to a HALL with an attractive Yorkshire flagstone floor. Stairs up to the first floor and down to the main bar.
The MAIN BAR and trading area has an attractive Yorkshire flagstone floor and has tables with church style pews and chairs, providing seating for approximately 72, with an overall capacity of 150. The bar oozes charm and character with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams. There is a central bar servery which has an exposed brick frontage. Bar Servary with Dumb Waiter.
FIRST FLOOR
The TRADE AREA has a floor laid to Yorkshire flagstones, a bar servery with exposed brick frontage, tables and chairs providing seating for approximately 20. Two COMMERCIAL KITCHENS which well equipped and have a stainless steel double sink and a hand wash basin, food preparation area with extraction canopy over. Dumbwaiter.
LADIES and GENTLEMEN WCs. The rear of the corridor stairs lead to the second floor.
SECOND FLOOR
There is a landing which is used for storage and has a washing machine and tumble dryer. A second COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with food preparation area, double stainless steel sink with drainer. Extraction canopy over and dumbwaiter. There is SPIRIT STORE offset.
The CELLAR is on this floor and kegs and casks are lifted into place using the electric hoist. Further large STORAGE ROOM, STAFF SHOWER and STAFF WC in addition.
EXTERNAL
The wine bar and bistro lease a riverside space from York City Council at rent of £3,500 per annum. This space has tables and chairs and can seat approximately 40.
GROUND FLOOR
Double doors open to a HALL with an attractive Yorkshire flagstone floor. Stairs up to the first floor and down to the main bar.
The MAIN BAR and trading area has an attractive Yorkshire flagstone floor and has tables with church style pews and chairs, providing seating for approximately 72, with an overall capacity of 150. The bar oozes charm and character with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams. There is a central bar servery which has an exposed brick frontage. Bar Servary with Dumb Waiter.
FIRST FLOOR
The TRADE AREA has a floor laid to Yorkshire flagstones, a bar servery with exposed brick frontage, tables and chairs providing seating for approximately 20. Two COMMERCIAL KITCHENS which well equipped and have a stainless steel double sink and a hand wash basin, food preparation area with extraction canopy over. Dumbwaiter.
LADIES and GENTLEMEN WCs. The rear of the corridor stairs lead to the second floor.
SECOND FLOOR
There is a landing which is used for storage and has a washing machine and tumble dryer. A second COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with food preparation area, double stainless steel sink with drainer. Extraction canopy over and dumbwaiter. There is SPIRIT STORE offset.
The CELLAR is on this floor and kegs and casks are lifted into place using the electric hoist. Further large STORAGE ROOM, STAFF SHOWER and STAFF WC in addition.
EXTERNAL
The wine bar and bistro lease a riverside space from York City Council at rent of £3,500 per annum. This space has tables and chairs and can seat approximately 40.
The Business
Plonkers Wine Bar & Bistro occupying a substantial character end of terrace three storey property.
Offering good food and large selection of specialist beers, wines and spirits. It benefits from an outside riverside area, serving home cooked food and drinks. It offers live music and hosts quiz nights which prove very popular with residents and visitors to the city. The business has been owned and managed by the same family for over 30 years who are now looking to retire. During their occupation they have built a hugely successful and popular venue, well known in the area with loyal clientele.
The owners advise the annual net turnover is in excess of £700,000 per annum, split approximately 66% and 34% food, generating a net profit of approximately £100,000 per annum. Accounts will be provided to interested parties following a viewing.
Opening Times:
Bar
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 02:00
Food
Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 21:00
Offering good food and large selection of specialist beers, wines and spirits. It benefits from an outside riverside area, serving home cooked food and drinks. It offers live music and hosts quiz nights which prove very popular with residents and visitors to the city. The business has been owned and managed by the same family for over 30 years who are now looking to retire. During their occupation they have built a hugely successful and popular venue, well known in the area with loyal clientele.
The owners advise the annual net turnover is in excess of £700,000 per annum, split approximately 66% and 34% food, generating a net profit of approximately £100,000 per annum. Accounts will be provided to interested parties following a viewing.
Opening Times:
Bar
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 02:00
Food
Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 21:00
Tenure
FREEHOLD £1,200,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A full Premises Licence is held. Licensable activities authorised are: Live Music, Recorded Music, Performances of Dance, Music/Dance, Late Night Refreshment and Supply of Alcohol.
Supply of alcohol permitted:
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 02:00
Supply of alcohol permitted:
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 02:00
Services
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value: £53,800
LOCAL AUTHORITY
City of York Council
West Offices,
Station Rise,
York
YO1 6GA
Rateable Value: £53,800
LOCAL AUTHORITY
City of York Council
West Offices,
Station Rise,
York
YO1 6GA
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