Café With License Bar Landmark Corner Popular Iconic Prime Inner West Sydney

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, much-loved licensed café bar positioned on a standout corner site in one of Sydney’s most tightly held inner-west village precincts.

This venue is firmly established as a local institution and the Inner West Peninsula’s first small bar/restaurant, operating successfully since 2008. Surrounded by dense residential catchment, boutique retail and professional services, it benefits from constant pedestrian and vehicle traffic throughout the day and into the evening.

While the business enjoys a strong morning coffee trade, its real strength lies in the evening bar and liquor-led revenue, with locals flocking in for after-work drinks, dinner, and weekend socialising. The atmosphere is relaxed, vibrant and community-driven — a true neighbourhood bar with loyal repeat customers.

After 12 successful years, the owner is relocating overseas. This is a genuine turnkey opportunity with proven systems, strong profits and further upside for a bar-focused operator.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Iconic corner café & licensed bar

• First small bar/restaurant on the Balmain Peninsula

• Outstanding exposure on a high-profile corner

• Strong liquor-led trade with loyal local following

• First time offered since establishment

• Consistent, proven profitability

• Significant upside via functions, events or extended bar focus

• Business name transfers with sale

• Exceptional community reputation

COFFEE & LIQUOR PERFORMANCE

• Approx. 26kg coffee per week

• On-Premise Liquor Licence with PSA

• Alcohol trading until 10pm (Sun–Thu) and midnight (Fri–Sat)

• Liquor represents approx. 60% of weekly turnover

• Ideal balance of café by day, bar by night

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

• Average weekly takings: approx. $28,000

• Trial turnover approx. $22,000

• Busy throughout the day and evening

• BAS statements and tax information available

Approx. Weekly Expenses:

• Rent: $2,044

• Wages: $6,000

• Owner wages: $1,500 (nett)

• COGS: approx. 28%

• Utilities, insurance, council, marketing & services included

Total Operating Expenses: approx. $15,730

Profit under management: approx. $5,330 per week

• Strong genuine profit for owner-operator

• Solid returns even under management

PROPERTY & LEASE

• Secure lease with options through June 2034

• Annual rent: $106,260 + GST

• Annual increase: 4%

• No demolition clause

• Approx. 150m² internal area

• 76 total seats – 32 indoor + 44 outdoor (zero outdoor cost)

• Prominent corner outdoor seating

• Toilets on premises

• Business parking permit included

Trading Hours:

• Mon–Thu: 5am–10pm

• Fri–Sat: 5am–midnight

• Sun: 7am–10pm

EQUIPMENT & FITOUT

• 3-Group La Marzocco Linea espresso machine & grinder

• Middleby Marshall conveyor pizza oven

• Twin well gas deep fryer

• Flat-top grill

• Walk-in cool room

• Grease trap & commercial kitchen exhaust

• Dishwasher & glasswasher

• Under-bench fridges (kitchen & bar)

• Excellent condition — walk in and trade

OPERATIONS

• Owner-operator with managers in place

• Systems established

• Owner involvement duties mainly admin and payroll

• Loyal, experienced team

• Closed public holidays + short Christmas break

WHY THIS BUSINESS STANDS OUT

• Proven inner-west bar-focused venue

• Strong liquor sales with late-night licence

• Corner position with unmatched exposure

• Established, profitable and highly regarded

• Huge local following and repeat patronage

• Lifestyle-friendly operation with upside

REASON FOR SALE

Owner relocating overseas.

Genuine sale of a premium, long-established business.

Strictly Confidential Sale The business name, client list, financials, and further operational details will be provided only upon execution of a Confidentiality Agreement. For further information please contact: Angelo Fournaris · 0410 544 347 · [email protected] Disclaimer: Financials are vendor-supplied; Network Infinity and its agents make no guarantees or accept liability. Buyers should seek independent advice and conduct their own due diligence. Images are illustrative only.

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