Cafe by Somerset County Cricket Ground for sale


An extremely well established and well regarded sandwich bar, coffee shop and cafe which occupies a prominent and highly visible trading position in Taunton town centre, close to the Somerset County Cricket Ground, has come to market through Stonesmith. The leasehold business is on the market for £104,950

The Wickets is a lock up premises, furnished and equipped to a high standard throughout, offering incoming operators the opportunity to purchase an established business which still offers tremendous potential to build on existing levels of trade.

This highly desirable and purposefully equipped catering business is extremely well presented and briefly comprises:- Substantial Servery Area; Customer Seating Area for approximately 20 customers; Customer WC, Commercial Catering Kitchen, separate lower ground floor Preparation Room and extensive storage.

Wickets occupies a prominent and highly visible trading position within Taunton’s town centre. The excellent location is within the immediate vicinity of a number of renowned national retailers and well placed to benefit from the considerable commercial advantages of other complementary businesses, office and residential developments, and the nearby Somerset County Cricket Ground, all of which generate significant levels of business.

The business serves a popular and easy to prepare menu to eat in or takeaway, which includes; breakfast, light bites, sandwiches, baguettes, paninis, salad boxes, jacket potatoes, soups, hot and cold drinks, cakes, tray bakes and savouries, together with a daily lunchtime special. The majority of the produce is homemade on the premises and all food is freshly prepared to order.

The business also has a great reputation with other local businesses with regular orders being placed for buffets, lunches and platters. The business has been established for around 22 years and benefits from numerous favourable reviews on TripAdvisor.

New owners will benefit from being able to move in without the need for any major expenditure on the premises, and our clients are prepared to offer a full handover and training, if required.