The Stepping Stone Restaurant

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A rare opportunity to purchase this licenced restaurant centrally located in Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. Set in a prominent central location The Stepping Stone is a ready made established business, however offers scope for future growth and improvement.

The village of Balivanich is the central hub of Benbecula, here you will find the post office, shops, bank, hospital and other local amenities including the airport and Primary school. Approximately 5 miles distant you will find the secondary school, college campus, sports centre and library.

The Stepping Stone is a popular and well established restaurant set within the heart of Balivanich. The restaurant, which seats up to 78 covers, is set within a prominent location on the main road through Balivanich which forms part of Hebridean Way walking/cycle route.

The restaurant opened in 1997 after the current owners identified a lack of dining facilities in and around Benbecula. Due to the central location of the restaurant, its is an ideal “Stepping Stone” between North & South Uist. The unique design of the building was created by architect Donald Mackillop.

The Stepping Stone has traded profitably for over 20 years with an excellent reputation for providing a high standard of catering with much repeat custom from local clientele.  The licensed restaurant is open 7 days per week year round.

This attractive property comes to market in walk in condition and is ready to operate with no requirement for further capital investment. The single storey building unique in its design, comprises of an entrance vestibule, dining area, office, kitchen, storage, staff area and public toilet facilities.

The restaurant area, split over two levels, is tastefully decorated with large windows and vaulted ceilings which  provide a feeling of space and natural light. The windows are finished with hand painted stained glass shutters which are a beautiful focal point.  Outside 21 parking spaces provide ample facilities for patrons.

The commercial kitchen is located to the rear of the property off the main dining areas and bar servery which facilitates ease of customer service. The kitchen is fitted with stainless steel surfaces and well equipped with catering aids, immediate access to the external of the building allows easy access for deliveries.