36 Back Piccadilly

Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1HP

546 sq ft

Long established cafe/takeaway premises located in the popular Northern Quarter

Summary

Successfully trading from this location since 1992
Fully fitted kitchen and dining area available
Affordable rent in the popular and vibrant Northern Quarter region of Manchester City Centre
Security of tenure, offering scope for a new longer lease
Only selling due to retirement

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises the following areas:

Floor/Unit	Description	sq ft	sq m
Ground	Restaurant/kitchen	453	42.09
Upper Ground	Toilet facilities	93	8.64
Total		546	50.73

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Location

36 Back Piccadilly is located just off Newton Street within Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter, Manchester's creative heart. The neighbourhood is densely packed with independent clothing boutiques, coffee shops, record stores, and alternative shopping destinations. The property sits directly adjacent to the Rat and Pigeon pub (formerly the historic Mother Mac's).

Transport & Accessibility
• Piccadilly Gardens: The location is a brief three-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens. This area serves as Manchester’s central hub for high street shopping, bus networks, and the Metrolink tram system.
• Manchester Piccadilly Station: The city's main train terminal is highly accessible from this location, positioned just a short walk to the southeast.
• Pedestrian Access: While accessible by vehicles for deliveries, the tight constraints of Back Piccadilly make it predominantly a pedestrian cut-through for people moving between the commercial core and the Northern Quarter.

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Mainline Stations

Manchester Piccadilly

6 mins
Manchester Victoria

11 mins
Manchester Oxford Road

11 mins
Deansgate

16 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

2710 mins
Amersham

2749 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

2774 mins
Chorleywood

2807 mins

Further Information

Rent £9,250 per annum

Rates Payable 100% SBRR available to qualifying tenants

Service Charge £400 per annum

Description

A rare opportunity has arisen to take over the lease of an established and popular Northern Quarter mainstay. Cafe Marhaba have successfully traded from this location since 1992, and are now looking to pass the business on to the next generation with the business owners impending retirement.

Briefly, the premises consists of a well appointed cafe offering up to 20 covers, with serving counter dividing the main restaurant area with a range of cookers and extractor behind. To the rear of the main restaurant space is a food preparation area, pot was and refrigerator, while both customer and staff W/C's are found at the rear of the premises.

Terms

Available by way of assignment of the existing 10 year lease from 21st June 2018, subject to a rent review at the end of year 5. The lease benefits from security of tenure and so a new lease can be agreed at the expiry of the current term, or sooner by negotiation.

Premium

The outgoing tenant is seeking £60,000 for this ‘turn-key’ opportunity with all fixtures and fittings to remain. An inventory can be provided on request to potential purchasers.

Rent

The passing rent is £9,250 per annum

Service Charge

We understand that an annual service charge of £400 is collected to contribute towards ad hoc external repair and maintenance to the building

Business Rates

Rateable Value (2026 List) - £9,100

100% Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) available to qualifying tenants. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local council regarding rates payable and any relief available based on their individual circumstances.