Halal butchers closed and for sale a year after opening

Master Butchers in Holyoake Hall, in London Road in Headington, has been listed for let to a new owner for £25,000 per year.

The premises, which was formerly a fishmongers, opened as a Halal butchers shop last March.

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It joined three other Halal butchers which already operated in London Road, namely Headington Butchers & Groceries, Medina Foods Market and Oxon Groceries, all of which continue trading.

Less than a year later, the Master Butchers has closed, with no reason publicly given by the owners.

Its predecessor, Bluefin Fishmongers, similarly lasted just a short time in the high street shop, trading for just 11 months from February to December 2024.

A sale listing with agents Benedicts said the unit at Holyoake Hall, 122-136 London Road, “offers a compact and highly versatile retail space, ideal for a range of occupiers”.

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The 472sqft shop is said to be surrounded by “established occupiers”, positioned next to Domino’s pizza and various other shops, and to have “high levels of passing foot and vehicle traffic”.

The listing said: “Benefitting from a prominent frontage onto London Road, the unit enjoys excellent visibility in a well-established commercial parade, surrounded by a mix of national brands such as Betfred and Dominoes, cafés, and thriving local enterprises.

“The area is popular with students, professionals, and residents alike, ensuring a consistent and diverse customer base throughout the day.”