Bruce & Co. are delighted to announce the sale of The Port Pantry located in the heart of Portpatrick in Stanraer.
The business was originally operated by a husband and wife team, who have had ownership since 2006. They have chosen to place the business on the market due to their desire to relocate closer to home. The business offers many services, including a coffee shop which offers an excellent range of teas, coffees, sandwiches, soups, toasties, paninis and home baked cakes. Additionally, there is also the popular bistro side to the business, which is operated during evenings and serves a variety of home cooked meals. The business also houses a small gift shop, which sells a variety of goods including costumes jewellery, scarves, home gifts, chocolates and other foods. The business attracts both local residents and tourists who are visiting the area, and has a fantastic reputation. It is currently ranked as the No.1 restaurant in Portpatrick on TripAdvisor and holds a 4.5 star rating.
The business is located on the main road through Portpatrick, in the far western reaches of Dumfries & Galloway. Portpatrick lies on the western coast of the Rhinns of Galloway and the village is about 8 miles south of the port town of Stranraer.
The premises itself comprises a 2 storey terraced building; benefitting from two large display windows. On entrance to the property, customers are welcomed into the shop which has a selection of clothing and gifts on display. The coffee shop area is located to the front of the bottom floor with tables and chairs looking out of the large windows. The service counter for both is located to the rear of the property with a small wash kitchen behind. The Bistro is located on the second floor and offers a completely different ambiance from the coffee shop in the evenings. The bistro is furnished with wooden tables and leather chairs and features a low lying ceiling.
The business is fitted to an excellent standard throughout, and comes with a fantastic commercial kitchen which serves both the coffee shop and bistro. There is also customer service areas such as WC facilities.
There is scope to introduce an alcohol licence to this aspect of the business, which would increase turnover and the overall profitability.
Following three viewings and two offers, the business was successfully sold to Mr Gregory on a freehold basis for £105,000. Part of the sale was funded by cash, and part was funded by RBS bank. Sale completion took only three months.
Julie Anne Mcconville commented “I am really pleased that we have come to a successful sale completion. I wish the vendor Mrs Bevan all the best with her relocation. I would also like to wish the buyer, Mr Gregory all the best with his new business venture.”