Trading Post Coffee Roasters have acquired a second site, in Lewes, as part of a plan to expand across the Sussex and Surrey region.
The coffee shop is on 18 Cliffe High Street, previously occupied by The Real Eating Company, the Helena Hudson-led café-restaurant group.
Trading Post’s first site and the home of its roaster and wholesale business is in Brighton’s Ship Street.
Harry Woodhams, operations manager at Trading Post, said: “We are delighted to have secured this great unit in historic Lewes, bringing our unique blend of in-house roasted coffees, a great selection of teas, alongside our organic and locally sourced food choice.”
Kate Dowd of leisure property specialists Fleurets brokered the leasehold transaction. The property was sold for an undisclosed sum, off a guide premium of £150,000.
Kate Dowd from Fleurets comments: “Lewes is steeped in tradition, with vast amounts of charm and individuality. Therefore it is no surprise that, more recently, it is working its way to the top of the list of target towns for operators. With around 17,000 residents and rising, plus the additional number of visitors throughout the year, Lewes is fast becoming the first choice place to visit outside of its larger neighbour Brighton.”
