4/4/2018 | Restaurants

American style restaurant and inn for sale in popular East Sussex town

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has brought to the market The Smokehouse, an American style bar and restaurant with letting accommodation in the bustling market town of Uckfield, East Sussex.



The Grade II listed property consists of a large bar area for 40 covers and a restaurant area for an additional 40 covers, seven ensuite letting rooms, a fully fitted commercial kitchen, and a one bedroom owner’s accommodation on the first floor. Externally, the site benefits from a rear trade patio for up to 24 covers with a dedicated smoking area and parking for up to 20 vehicles. 

Situated in a prominent position on the High Street, the popular pub enjoys a high level of footfall from passing trade, and business and leisure visitors to the busy town. With a unique offering of classic American cuisine, an extensive cocktail menu, and an additional business stream from the bed & breakfast provision, The Smokehouse presents a profitable investment opportunity.

The current owner, South Coast Inns, has owned the business since 2001 and are looking to consolidate their assets. 

James Hughes – Business Agent at Christie & Co’s Maidstone office handled the sale and comments, “The Smokehouse is ideally located on the High Street of a busy rural town. There is scope to further increase trading as well as the potential for previous planning permission to be re-submitted”.

The Smokehouse is on the market at an asking price of £550,000.