A Lake District restaurant with rooms, on the market for £995,000, has been sold.
Plato’s Bar, Restaurant and Rooms in Kirkby Lonsdale has been sold to a couple from the south of England who plan to continue grow the local institution.
The Grade II listed property was for sale with Colliers and has been sold to Jessica and Tony Randall and Jessica’s mother Kathleen Aziz.
Jessica said: “We’re thrilled to have purchased Plato’s, we’re looking forward to this becoming our family business.”
Sold on behalf of local company Barry Robinson Leisure Limited, Plato’s is in the town centre and has recently undergone a full scale a refurbishment of the bar, restaurant and the eight bedrooms.
Fiona Benn, director of Barry Robinson Leisure said: “Plato’s is a great venue for locals and those visiting the area – after our recent refurbishment it has gone from strength to strength and we’re pleased to see that the new owners plan to grow the business – we wish them well with their new venture.”
The property includes extensive public areas, including bar and restaurant, private dining area, eight letting bedrooms and attractive courtyard seating and retail unit.
Robert Smithson from Colliers Hotel Agency team added: “The popularity of Plato’s and the setting in an impressive tourist location resulted in interest from a variety of potential purchasers.
“We’re pleased that the new owners are looking to continue the venue’s tenure as a hotel and bar as it is really part of the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale.
“Its impressive range of facilities means it is undoubtedly set to continue attracting trade and go from strength to strength.
“There remains a strong interest in hospitality properties not just from those looking to enter the industry, and expanding hotel groups but also from developers looking for opportunities to repurpose buildings in good locations for alternative uses.”
