Popular Shrewsbury town centre restaurant and café business for sale

The leasehold of, which enjoys a prominent position at 70, Mardol, is on offer through award winning regional agents, Halls Commercial, with a guide price of £45,000, including business goodwill, fixtures and fittings.

“This is a rare opportunity to buy a long standing leasehold retail/café business which is offered for sale reluctantly due to the ill health of the proprietor,” said Simon Cullup-Smith, from Halls Commercial.

“The business offers both takeaway and eat in facilities, including the gallery tearoom on the first floor. Taste of Shrewsbury is renowned for its cream and afternoon teas and also sells sandwiches, baguettes, paninis, homemade soups, jacket potatoes and a seasonal specials menu.

“Fresh, homemade juice and smoothies are prepared on the premises and the business has established a loyal client base for corporate buffets, made to order.”

Financial information about the fully fitted out business, which has significant potential for growth and employs full and part-time staff, is available from Halls Commercial.

Taste of Shrewsbury is located close to town centre carparks in a three storey, lock-up shop unit. The ground floor retail sales area has seating for eight people, a commercial kitchen and a small, rear yard area.

There is restaurant/café seating for 32 on the second floor and 14 in the loft room, which doubles as meeting room. Stores, ancillary accommodation and toilet facilities complete upper floor rooms. Total internal floor area is 1,600 square feet.

A 10-year lease is on offer with an annual rent of £17,000, with a review after five years. The property’s rateable value is £19,000 with rates payable of £9,481.