A 'local institution' cafe has gone on the market after over 60 years in business.

Loved by generations of locals as well as being a popular tourist spot, The Fountain Cafe has been a fixture in the community of Alexandria since 1961.

Now the chance has arisen for a new owner to take over this community cafe, described as an 'iconic local institution', for offers over £95,000.


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The 70-cover cafe is located on Main Street in the heart of Alexandria and is described as a spacious premises with many regular customers that keep on coming back.

Being situated near Loch Lomond, the cafe is also popular with tourists. 

The listing reads: "This is an excellent opportunity to acquire this local institution. Since opening in 1961 this spacious café with full class 3 hot food consent has been the popular heart of Alexandria and is frequented by generations of locals and tourists alike."

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It comes after we reported that Glasgow restaurant Wolf had been put on the market.


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Located on Bothwell Street, the Italian eatery is on the market with an asking price of £80,000.

The venue, which has since closed, is located in a busy location near Glasgow Central train station with plenty of passing trade.