Summary - THE DROIT HOUSE, STONE PIER CT9 1JD
1 bed 1 bath Restaurant
Turnkey sea-facing venue ideal for operators seeking immediate coastal trade.
Panoramic seafront location with direct beach access and promenade frontage
Fully licensed café/bar with well-equipped kitchen for light food service
Large outdoor terrace and fixed picnic seating for high customer capacity
Heavy footfall from tourists and nearby attractions; strong seasonal peaks
Leasehold offering; guide price £200,000 (trading figures available on request)
Area recorded as very deprived with a very high local crime rate — higher operating risk
Seasonal trading pattern; quieter off-peak months require planning or diversification
Opportunity to extend trading hours or change concept subject to permissions
Set directly on Margate’s seafront, this turnkey beach café and bar occupies a prime position on the Stone Pier with uninterrupted coastal views and immediate beach access. The premises are fully licensed and currently fitted for food and drink service, with a well-equipped kitchen and a large outdoor terrace that captures passing trade from locals and tourists alike.
Strong footfall from nearby attractions such as Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary, together with good public transport and car parking close by, gives year-round trading potential and clear scope to grow weekday or evening trade (subject to permissions). The compact, single-storey unit is practical to run and presents an opportunity for an operator seeking a seaside hospitality business with low conversion downtime.
Important negatives are stated plainly: the property is offered leasehold for a guide price of £200,000 and sits in an area recorded as very deprived with a very high local crime rate — both factors that affect operating risk and staffing. Trade is seasonally driven, with stronger summer and weekend peaks; new owners should plan for quieter off-peak months and consider marketing or concept changes to broaden appeal.
Overall, this is a visible, turn-key seafront venue suitable for an experienced operator or investor wanting a seaside hospitality asset with immediate trading capability and clear potential to expand hours or concept subject to permissions.
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