Bar Restaurant With Potential In Midlothian For Sale

Business description

The Juniperlea is one of the best known bar restaurants in the Midlothian area. Situated astride the A68 only 15 miles from Edinburgh city centre and on a major route connecting Edinburgh and central Scotland to the Borders and England, the Juniperlea certainly has a lot going for it.

There is a beautiful and modern bar, a more traditional and elegant restaurant for 70 or more, as well as a function room. The business benefits from outstanding spacious service areas and there is also a large owners’ flat which includes 3 bedrooms as well as a lounge, bathroom with one of the bedrooms being ensuite. There is also a beer garden.

The current proprietors have chosen to run the business in a relaxed manner to suit their own personal requirements. However, given the size, facilities and location of the property it is undoubted that new energetic and imaginative owners could build the business substantially.

If this business is of interest to you, please request full Sales Particulars by contacting seller below.

Property information

Living accommodation:

The owners’ accommodation is extremely spacious and attractive. The owners flat can be entered from the bar area or from its own door leading to the outside of the property. The flat consists of a delightful livingroom, large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom including a feature corner bath, further single and double bedrooms as well as a boxroom used as an office (with potential to be used as an owners’ kitchen if required) as well as a second bathroom.

Location:

The business is only 17 miles from Edinburgh city centre and close to the larger Midlothian towns of Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg and Gorebridge, and is also easily accessible from East Lothian and to the Borders.

Premises details:

The Juniperlea is quite deceptive in size from the outside and it is only by personally viewing the property and walking around that a full appreciation of the size and the potential of the property can be fully appreciated.

The main entrance from the front of the property is via an entrance vestibule which leads directly into the delightful lounge bar. This modern and stylish room can seat 30 comfortably by way of comfortable leather chairs and couches arranged around bar tables. To one corner is an attractive light wood finished bar counter with ample service area behind. The painted beams to the ceiling also adds to the charm of the room.

The restaurant is reached from the bar area. The restaurant is normally set for around 60 customers but could easily seat 70 or even more. There are windows to two walls and features include a stone fireplace and exposed timber beams to the ceiling from which fan lights are suspended. The restaurant has an elegant and inviting ambience.

The function room located to the right of the property off the lounge bar has the feel of a converted barn creating real charm. The room can accommodate 60 for functions and has its own bar counter (back to back with the lounge bar service area). The function room is carpeted and also has a large dance floor. There are timber beams to the ceiling which contribute to the rural feel and this area has its own toilet facilities although these are currently not in use.

Ladies, gentlemen and disabled toilet facilities are available for customers use and are located off the main bar.

Service areas are extensive. There is a large kitchen with a range of professional catering equipment including two cooking ranges, a six-burner and a four-burner, both with ovens. There is a central unit which includes worktops with storage below and an assortment of fridges and freezers as well as other equipment. Adjacent to the kitchen is a wash-up room where a dishwasher is situated and there are also worktops and cupboards here. Other service areas include a boiler room with further freezer storage, laundry room as well as a wines & spirits store. The beer cellar is another large room and off it is a draft beer area.

To the side and rear of the property is car parking for 20 or more cars and to the right hand side of the property next to the function room is a delightful beer garden including a grassed area and a large paved area on which trestle tables are situated.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Altogether this is an exciting opportunity to purchase a well presented and well located business trading on a low key basis to suit the current proprietors’ requirements with the potential to be developed into a highly successful business.

Trading hours:

Juniperlea is currently run on a fairly relaxed basis to suit the current proprietors’ requirements. During the summer months the business is open from 12noon to 2.30pm Tuesday to Thursday whilst on Friday, Saturday and Sundays the business is generally open from 12.30pm to 9.00pm. The hours are often restricted in the quieter winter months.

Years established:

8 years

Other information

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