Epicurian Cheese Counter & Delicatessen, 78 High Street

• Outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly-regarded delicatessen business occupying a prime site in one of Northern Ireland's most desirable towns.

• Established artisan food retail business offering an extensive selection of premium local and international produce.

• Fully fitted and equipped premises, enabling a purchaser to continue trading immediately with minimal interruption.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Epicurian Cheese Counter and Delicatessen is an established artisan food retailer offering an extensive selection of premium local and international produce. The business operates from attractive, well-appointed premises incorporating display counters, shelving, coffee-making facilities and a cold room.

The business has built a strong reputation for sourcing high-quality products, including artisan cheeses, freshly baked breads and pastries, seasonal fruit and vegetables, gourmet delicacies, and carefully selected imported goods.

The business is particularly recognised for its bespoke grazing platters, luxury gift hampers and exceptional range of French cheeses, which have become key drivers of customer loyalty and repeat business.

Epicurian Cheese Counter and Delicatessen has received multiple industry awards and has been featured in several respected regional and national publications, reinforcing its position as a destination food retailer. A loyal and growing customer base, combined with consistently positive reviews and an average Google 4.3 star rating, reflects the strength of the brand and its reputation.

Significant opportunities exist to accelerate growth through the introduction of additional product lines, expanded online marketing activity, corporate gifting services, catering solutions and broader geographic reach.

The business is operated from attractive leasehold premises in a highly desirable trading location in the heart of Holywood. It is now offered for sale to facilitate the next stage of growth under new ownership.

PREMISES

Total internal area 106 square meters (1,140 square feet)

 RENT

£22,000 per annum exclusive

 RATES

Rateable Value £19,900         Rates payable 2026/27 - £12,128

 EPC

Pending

 PRICE

On Application

 VAT

All prices, outgoings and rentals exclusive of, but may be liable to, VAT.

Directions

LOCATION

The premises occupy a prominent position on High Street in the centre of the affluent town of Holywood, approximately 5 miles north-east of Belfast and 8 miles from Bangor. Holywood had a population of 10,735 residents according to the 2021 Census and is widely recognised as one of the most desirable places to live in Northern Ireland.