The Tea Pot on East Pier has been run by the same family for half a centuryplaceholder image
The Tea Pot on East Pier has been run by the same family for half a century

Tea Pot in Scarborough up for sale after 50 years being run by the same family

The Tea Pot on East Pier in Scarborough is up for sale after 50 year of being run by members of the same family.

The prime seafront business comprises five brick built kiosks and is predominantly referred to as the Tea Pot.

The Tea Pot has operated as a popular cafe / food / gift stall for a number of years and has been within the same family hands for over 50 years.

It benefits from all year round trade.

Current proprietor Julie Smith took over running the Tea Pot from her parents over 20 years ago.

She said: “We have a lot of regular customers who have been coming for a very long time.

“It’s not really a job, it’s a way of life, which I’ll miss.

“But I plan to still pop in, I know where it’s going to be good!”

Mrs Smith and her husband, Marvin, now plan to retire and perhaps “do a little less”.

Agents Colin Ellis Property Services said the business: “Is a rare opportunity for a keen operator.

"The Tea Pot is prominently positioned at the foot of the East Pier Gatehouse on Scarborough's iconic sea front.

“Set next to the popular Luna Park Fun Fair and at the beginning of the Marine Drive.

“The business benefits from all year round trade that peaks in the summer season.”

Set with five brick built kiosks serving a range of hot and cold food, teas and coffees to sweets and ice cream the business can be scaled up and down depending on the season.

One of the kiosks is set out to sells gifts and novelty goods but could be used for a variety of businesses.

The business also benefits from an alcohol license.

There is seating for approximately 80 covers with an additional seating area above the pier that can accommodate a further 40 covers.

Planning has been approved to lift the roof and extend the space into a first floor restaurant/bar and seating area which will provided approximately 75 additional covers. REF - SCAZF25/01322/FL

Offers are invited based on a guide price of £600,000 for the business goodwill and fixtures and fittings. Stock will be at valuation.

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