Restaurants to Rent in East of England

Bedford Retail to Rent

The Harpur Centre, Bedford’s premier shopping centre, is open seven days a week with over 30 stores trading over two levels. The Harpur Centre is situated in the heart of Bedford and is the principal shopping centre within the town, anchored by Primark. Other notable tenants include Energie Fitness, Starbucks, Greggs, Vodafone, Specsavers, and Geek Retreat. The Shopping centre has recently undergone a £5 million internal and external refurbishment, including new flooring throughout, signage, lighting, increased ceiling heights, and water closet. facilities. The Harpur Centre also offers free Wi-Fi throughout. The Harpur Centre provides a natural link between Midland Road and the main town centre through to the Riverside Leisure scheme, which is anchored by a seven-screen Vue Cinema. The tenant lineup also includes Wagamama, Zizzi, Anytime Fitness, Albero Lounge, and Miller & Carter. Bedford is located 49 miles northwest of London, and easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and the A1 to the east.

Date on Market:

23/06/2026

Ilford Retail to Rent

This substantial commercial property is prominently positioned in Seven Kings, just moments from Seven Kings Station(Elizabeth Line), offering excellent connectivity across London and beyond.

Date on Market:

07/08/2025

Radlett Retail to Rent - Shenley

The property comprises a mixed-use building extending to approximately 2,960 sq ft, arranged as a ground floor restaurant with basement storage and a two-bedroom residential flat above. The restaurant benefits from a fitted kitchen, bar area, customer seating, air conditioning, CCTV, fire alarm system, WC facilities, and covered outdoor seating. Additional features include on-site parking, a rear yard, bin storage, and substantial basement storage accommodation. The residential flat has been recently refurbished and is suitable for owner occupation or staff accommodation. The property is available freehold with an asking price of £750,000 and is also offered to let at a quoting rent of £55,000 per annum.

Date on Market:

30/07/2026

Southend On Sea Retail to Rent - Southend-On-Sea

Date on Market:

29/07/2026

Southend On Sea Retail to Rent - Southend-On-Sea

The property is set this excellent position close to Southend football club and within a short walk to both stations, priory park, all bus routes and town centre.

Date on Market:

19/11/2025

Bedford Retail to Rent

The property comprises a three storey building of masonry construction with retail accommodation on the ground floor. The property is situated in a highly visible roadside location on The Broadway in Bedford town centre. Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire, is situated approximately 11 miles from Junction 13 of the M1 and within approximately 9 miles of the A1. The Bedford southern bypass, the A421, provides a direct link to the A1, Junction 13 of the M1 and Milton Keynes. The bypass also links with the A603, A600 and the A6 southbound to Luton.

Date on Market:

23/06/2026

Southend On Sea Retail to Rent - Southend-On-Sea

All measurements are approximate & were measured on a GIA (Gross Internal Area) basis. Ground Floor: 3,500 sq.ft. First Floor: 1,132 sq.ft. Basement: 678 sq.ft. Rear yard with refuse store & parking.

Date on Market:

27/05/2026

Ware Retail to Rent

Ware is an affluent market town approximately 21 miles north-east of Central London, close to the A10 with easy access to the A1(M) and M11. The property is situated in the heart of the town centre within 2 min walk from Ware Train Station (Greater Anglia), It offers direct, regular routes to London Liverpool Street, Stratford, and Hertford East, with typical service frequencies ranging from two to four trains per hour depending on the time of day. Occupiers nearby include Costa Coffee, Sainsbury`s Local, Age UK, Card Factory, Boots, Subway and William Hill.

Date on Market:

20/05/2026

Cheshunt Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Turners Hill, one of Cheshunt’s main high streets, benefiting from excellent visibility and consistent footfall. The surrounding area is a well-established commercial hub, home to a mix of independent retailers, restaurants, and national occupiers. Cheshunt offers strong local demographics and excellent connectivity, with easy access to the A10, M25, and Cheshunt railway station providing regular services into London Liverpool Street. The location supports both eat-in and delivery-focused trade, making it ideal for food and beverage operators.

Date on Market:

12/05/2026

Grays Retail to Rent

Fully refurbished two-storey restaurant, positioned in a prime location close to town centre and transport links.

Date on Market:

17/04/2026

Waltham Abbey Retail to Rent

A substantial former public house premises, occupying a generous plot in a highly prominent and accessible position on Crooked Mile at Junction 25 of the M25 motorway.

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

Dunstable Retail to Rent

The Property comprises a mid-terrace commercial premises providing approximately 1,230 sq ft of accommodation, arranged over ground floor and basement levels, and falling within Class E use. The Property was most recently occupied by a desserts café, and benefits from an established layout suited to customer-facing businesses. The ground floor provides a customer seating area together with W.C facilities, creating a practical front-of-house environment. The basement level provides a kitchen, preparation area and additional storage space, offering useful back-of-house accommodation. The Property may therefore suit a range of café, takeaway, retail, office, or other service-based occupiers falling within Class E. The Property is situated on High Street South, Dunstable, forming part of a well-established commercial parade comprising a mixture of independent retailers, cafés, takeaways and service-based businesses, together with nearby residential neighbourhoods which support regular local trade. High Street South acts as a principal route linking Dunstable town centre and Luton, resulting in consistent passing traffic and pedestrian movement, with the Property benefiting from good visibility and accessibility within the surrounding area.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Rickmansworth Retail to Rent - Maple Cross

Currently the shop has four full-time staff and it has a fully fitted commercial kitchen with access for delivery at the rear of the shop. The shop has the standard fitting for efficient chip shop in the front all in working order and maintained very well. Massive storage area at the back with staff toilets and office area.

Date on Market:

21/01/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

The property comprises a shopping centre, of masonry construction arranged over six floors to provide retail accommodation. The property is located in the heart of the main retail district of Peterborough and is also adjacent to Queensgate bus station and a short walk away from Peterborough railway station. This close proximity to local transport links ensures a high footfall to the centre throughout the year.

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

Colchester Retail to Rent

Turnstone’s prestigious 10-acre scheme, part of Colchester Borough Council’s major Northern Gateway sports and recreation facility. Located close to Colchester United’s Stadium and a David Lloyd Club, this scheme will deliver 200,000 sq ft of new leisure space, complete with a high-quality landscaped piazza, 750 parking spaces, Fastened rapid charging EV points and impressive green credentials.

Date on Market:

06/02/2025

Felixstowe Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

27/09/2024

Bedford Retail to Rent

Bedford Riverside is situated on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, to the south of The Harpur Shopping Centre. The property sits within close proximity to the Corn Exchange Theatre, St Paul’s Church and Bedford Town Hall. Bedford College and Bedford Borough Council building are located directly opposite the holding and accessed via a footbridge over the River. Parking is easily found opposite, within the 465 space, multi-storey River Street Car Park, above the Harpur Centre. Premier Inn’s are entitled to use up to 100 car parking spaces within this council owned facility under the terms of their lease.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The building occupies a prominent High Street position on at its junction with Crown Street fronting Brentwood's busy town centre. Located directly opposite the former the Sugar Hut bar and restaurant, other nearby occupiers include Zizzi, Waterstones, Robert Dyas, Nandos, Prezzo, as well as Marks & Spencer.

Date on Market:

17/05/2024

Ely Retail to Rent

The attractive Cathedral City of Ely has a resident population of approximately 20,256 and is located some 14 miles north-east of Cambridge, 23 miles south-east of Peterborough and 28 miles south of King’s Lynn. The city is dominated by a large Norman Cathedral which is a popular tourist attraction and in addition to its resident population, serves an extensive catchment in the surrounding rural area. Road communications are via the A10 (King’s Lynn to Cambridge main road) which links with the M11 (Junction 14) via the A14 trunk road 10 miles to the south. Ely also benefits from direct rail links to Cambridge, London, Birmingham and Manchester. Ely has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with development of new housing to the north and west, and new business parks near the station and at Lancaster Way. Ely continues to be a focus for growth within the district with the north of Ely identified in the Ely Masterplan vision as being suitable for the development of 3,000 homes by 2031. There are further plans to regenerate the station and riverside area while also expanding the city centre.

Date on Market:

16/05/2023

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent - Gorleston-on-Sea

A substantial brick built building with prominent painted frontage to Beccles Road and direct road access. The public house and residential parts to the rear and above extend to over 2,500 sq ft. The property is situated on the A143 Beccles Road, close to the slip road access to the A47, the main east coast road, linking Lowestoft and Norwich. To the north is the third river crossing (Herring Bridge). Within a densely developed area, the immediate surrounding properties are predominantly residential and with a large convenience store adjacent.

Date on Market:

10/08/2026

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent

Prominent corner unit most recently used as a cafe/coffee shop. Located at the intersection of Broad Row, Market Row and Howard Street South and occupying a prominent south facing corner position.

Date on Market:

10/08/2026

Berkhamsted Retail to Rent

The property comprises a modern ground floor commercial unit forming part of a mixed-use town centre building on Lower Kings Road in Berkhamsted. Prominently positioned opposite the Waitrose car park and the town's principal public parking provision, the property occupies a well-established commercial location close to local amenities and Berkhamsted railway station. The accommodation benefits from extensive frontage, rear servicing access and an established retail and leisure setting within the town centre.

Date on Market:

07/08/2026

Basildon Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a popular parade fronting Timberlog Lane and Long Riding where existing tenants include Nisa express, Indian takeaway, School Uniforms, Turkish takeaway, Chemist, Barbers, African Food, Morrison Daily, Pie 7 Mash, Ladbrokes, Sandwich bar, Chinese takeaway and fish & chips takeaway. This is a busy neighbourhood parade within a large residential area.

Date on Market:

29/07/2026