Any empty premises available?

[Thomas]

Hi Everyone.

Following from my previous thread, I am looking into setting up a healthy/organic (and possibly vegetarian) restaurant/takeaway in the area.

I was just wondering - does anybody know of any empty premises in East Dulwich (or surrounding areas) available to rent? It would be great to find somewhere which is already suited to a restaurant/takeaway but if not, I am willing to convert it (if it is possible/allowed).

I am interested in all premises types including restaurants (with seating), takeaways or kitchen units suitable for delivery only.

I have already had a look on the Hindwood Hunter Payne website, but didn?t find many results within the area.

I truly appreciate all comments I receive from this post!

Kind Regards.

Thomas.

[dulwichmum]

There is a nasty old empty shop up by William Rose and close to the Irish shop - isn't there? I wonder who owns that?

[Thomas]

Hi Dulwichmum.

Thanks for that - I might take a walk down Lordship Lane in a little while (if it doesn't start to rain) so I'll have a look for the shop you?re referring to.

Thanks Again!

Thomas.

[dulwichmum]

If you can't find that you could always put in an offer for the Irish shop. There is never anyone in there. If you go in and buy a bottle of red lemonade, a packet of chocolate covered Kimberley biscuits, an old Daniel O'Donnell CD and some Irish regional newspapers, you will clean them out entirely of their stock. They will have no alternative but to give you the shop for free!

[eccentric]

Presumably you're looking for A3 use? or A1 and reheat?

[Thomas]

Thanks Dulwichmum, great advice! HAHA!!!

eccentric. To be honest, I am yet to find out full information on the different laws on A1 and A3 premises. I?m guessing (from your comment) its possible to prepare food from a separate location and then reheat it at an A1 premises (is this correct?) Is that as much as you can do in an A1 premises (as far as preparing food goes)? Is there a way of converting an A1 premises to allow food preparation?

(sorry for all the questions)

I suppose this could work (being able to prepare food within the premises would be useful, but I wouldn't totally dismiss this idea).

Thank you once again!

Thomas.

[cazkid]

well there is the old william hill shop nest to prime time video and also there is the old barbers shop at the goose green roundabout

why do u try and but cafe el paso.... its always empty

and dulwich mum what do you have agianst the irish shop??

i like their crisps =D (joking)

[eccentric]

Hi Thomas,

A3 will give you "full cook on premises" use. The downside is A3 premises are at a premium, look how GBK shoe-horned their way into LL, they had the war chest and purchased an existing business. A1 units will give you more site options but you cannot cook on the premises only reheat. About the only thing you can do in an A1 is "cook" toast!

[Thomas]

Hi eccentric.

Thank you for your reply and answers to my questions..

Do you know whether it would be possible to prepare cold food (eg: salads..) in an A1 premise? Otherwise, im guessing its basically waiting to do what you suggested, and purchase an existing business.

Kind Regards

Thomas.

[eccentric]

Cold food, I'm sure is OK; salads, sandwiches etc . You can also microwave, from a discussion I had with a director of a cafe chain you can do most things except cook from scratch.

[Thomas]

eccentric : Oh right, thats not too bad then. Its not the most practical solution, but certainly something I will keep in mind if I am unable to find an A3 premises.

Going back to the beginning, for you to ask this question does that mean you know of a possible premises?

Thank you once again.

Thomas.

[eccentric]

I am a local business person and I know of a couple of opportunities on North Cross Road, Im also looking at an A1 unit for a food operation in central London.

[dulwichmum]

Dear Eccentric,

Moi?

I have nothing against the Irish shop.

If it wasn't for the shameful fact that Daniel O'Donnell is Irish - I would say they are indeed a very lovely bunch! I am particularly fond of Sean MacGabhann.

[eccentric]

Dear DM

Sorry??? did I miss something?

Eccentric

[dulwichmum]

Dear Eccentric,

I apologise, it was in fact Cazkid, thought I may have something against the Irish shop - I suppose I do. They sell Daniel O'Donnell CDs, grrrr.

[eccentric]

Thomas

If you're feeling adventurous and fancy a bit of an "out post", the Junk/antiques shop on Forest Hill Road is up to let, I'm sure its A1 but it does have a deep forecourt (al fresco seating ) and surly that stretch needs some new blood. You could always try and win the landlord over to and applying for A3?

Eccentric

[SeanMacGabhann]

Im not bothered about the confusion. My night . . . No my week has been made. . .

thanks dm

[Thomas]

Eccentric.

Thank you for your message.

Do you know whether there is any information about this premise available on the internet (I have just had a quick look on google, but wasn't very lucky). If not, is it just worth taking a walk up their sometime to have a look at it.

I really appreciate the information you have provided me with, thank you very much!

Kind Regards.

Thomas.

[eccentric]

You're welcome, The shop is called "Bonts" , next to the Anatolia restaurant, opposite the doctors surgery. The old Two Trees restaurant adjcent is undergoing refurb at present so should create some "buzz" on this parade.

[eccentric]

Sorry forgot to mention, there is a "To Let" sign in the window

[all_star]

What about that old fish and chip shop that seems to be used to store old mattresses - its on Whately Street I think, just behind the police station?

[Jeremy]

How about the Jerk Rock site, has that been snapped up yet? Also, I believe that the shop beneath the new flats (opposite the station) does not yet have a definite tenant.

[eccentric]

The jerk rock site might be to small, it works as a take away, the site opposite the station would be very risky for this type of offering, its a Starbucks or Pizza takeaway,if it has A3 use.

[Jeremy]

Yes, on the promotional material for the flats, the unit below has a starbucks-type logo with "coffee shop" written on it. But when I asked one of their sales team, she had no idea what it was actually going to be!

I pity the fools who buy those apartments, only to find they're living above a fried chicken takeaway.

[Keef]

Liking the Mr T Lingo there Jeremy ;-)