Leeds, West Yorkshire, ID 149543
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique cocktail bar located within a vibrant mill complex in Leeds. Established in 2023 and acquired by the current owners in early 2025, the business is offered for sale due to other commitments. It is currently operated mostly by staff, though a hands-on owner-operator could increase profitability and reduce staffing costs. Weekly turnover is £2,500 to £3,000. The bar is an intimate, experimental gin cocktail venue, known for its creative drinks menu. Alongside signature gin cocktails, it offers local beers, select wines, and a regularly updated specials board. Housed in a converted mill, the space features an industrial yet welcoming aesthetic with exposed brickwork and large windows offering views over the courtyard and valley. A glass wall adds a striking focal point, while the themed cocktail menu keeps the offering fresh and engaging. Currently operating limited hours over three days a week and focusing on wet sales, there is potential to introduce food and extend opening times to increase trade. Planning permission has been applied for a balcony, which would add outdoor space. The business occupies two adjacent units on a secure lease with sensible rent. The main unit comprises the cocktail bar, lounge seating, and a small office/store room. The secondary unit, formerly a gin distillery, is being developed into additional seating, ideal for overflow or private functions. Communal WCs are shared with other tenants in the mill complex.
