Leisure and hospitality specialist Sidney Phillips has announced the sale of the Riverside Café in Lewes.
The Riverside Cafe is situated in the heart of Lewes, one of East Sussex's most popular towns. It benefits from a population in the region of 18,000, bolstered daily by shoppers and day-trippers. Well-known for its busy historic high street, castle and stunning surroundings, the town centre boasts a wide variety of independent businesses, national retailers and the famous Harvey's Brewery.
The Riverside Cafe occupies one of the most enviable positions in Lewes, close to shops, bars, hotels and car parking. The Riverside Centre in which the business is located is a historic building on the edge of Cliffe Bridge overlooking the River Ouse, originally constructed in the 1670's as a wharf and mansion owned by fish merchants. During the Summer of 2017 the building underwent a large exterior refurbishment to give it a fresh look and to withstand many years to come. This Grade II listed property is multi-faceted, housing a quirky range of independent businesses including a barbers, sweet shop, brasserie, butchers and fishmongers, which all draw in and feed custom to each other.
The business benefits from high-footfall, being the first business experienced when entering the property and highly visible from the High Street. It is superbly presented in a shabby chic manner, with 40 internal covers and a trade terrace for a further 40 covers.
The Riverside Cafe was established 10 years ago and has grown a sterling reputation in Lewes, well-supported by the community and well-utilised by visitors. The business serves an array of hot and cold drinks including smoothies, juices, milkshakes and beers, as well as a classic cafe menu offering breakfasts, lunches, snacks, cakes, baked potatoes, salads and speciality breads, a theme which is to be continued by the new owner.
For more information on buying or selling a public house, restaurant or hotel, call Sidney on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk .
(June 2024)