Overview
Former Restaurant Premises suitable for a variety of Uses – Approx 538 sq ft (49.98 sqm)
The property comprises a single storey detached period character premises located in the heart of Lewes, which previously traded as a Restaurant but is suitable for a variety of other E Class Uses.
The building offers front and rear access with rear courtyard, front paved forecourt with outside patio/seating area. Internally, the property has the benefit of a Kitchen, WC, Storeroom, Air Conditioning and Restaurant Seating Area.
There are two adjacent convenient Pay & Display Public Car Parks within 50 yards.
Pictures show loose fixtures, fittings and appliances which are not included in the Letting
Size
Amenities
Location
The premises are positioned on the west side of South Street at the Junctions with Chapel Hill and Cliffe High Street. Lewes is an attractive popular Tourist Destination and Historic Market Town in East Sussex, lying in a gap through the South Downs, carved by the River Ouse and is known for its array of Antique Centres, Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleeves House.
Lewes is a highly affluent Town with a population of 100,166 in the Lewes District. The Town provides a diverse mix of national and independent retailers, including Waitrose, Waterstones and Bill’s Restaurant to name a few, and is also home to Harveys Brewery and East Sussex County Council.
Rent
Offers are invited in the region of £13,500 per annum exclusive of Rates and all other outgoings relating to the Property.
Rent Deposit
Rent Deposit and/or a Personal Guarantee will be required, dependent on the covenant strength & business track-record of the Ingoing Tenant.
Business Rates
According to the Valuation Office website the premises are described as:
Cafe and premises
Rateable Value: £11,000
The Premises qualify for Small Business Rates Relief of up to 100%
VAT Details
VAT will not be applicable to the Rent
Legal
Landlord’s Legal Fee Contribution: Incoming Tenant to make a contribution in the fixed amount of £500 (no VAT) towards the Landlord’s Legal Costs.
Terms
Flexible terms are available, with the Property to be held on a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease with terms to be agreed and subject to periodic Rent Reviews.
EOIs
Expressions of Interest to be received by 5pm on Friday 2nd October 2026
Please respond to emma@sussexcommercial.co.uk with the information requested by email.
