Award-winning Northamptonshire wine bar and cafe up for sale after owners make 'difficult decision' to move on
Ferrers and Vine in Higham Ferrers is looking for new management.
Jason and Layla Leighton opened Ferrers and Vine in Higham Ferrers last year, but they have announced that they will be stepping away as other business ventures have ‘grown rapidly’ and they no longer have the time to dedicate to the spot in Westfields Terrace.
Jason said: “It was a really difficult decision for us. We’ve put so much time and effort into changing this place from what it was into a thriving cafe and wine bar and it’s doing amazing.
“Unfortunately we’ve got other businesses that are taking up all of our time and this place deserves someone or a group of people to come and add their passion into it and make it thrive.
"It’s in the heart of Higham Ferrers, it has an amazing community and great customers and nothing but good feedback.
"It’s just got so much potential and Higham Ferrers needs it.”
Ferrers and Vine opened in November 2025, offering a conventional cafe with hot drinks and food options during the day, and a selection of wines and charcuterie in the evenings.
The sale of the business includes the fully fitted wine bar and cafe, as well as staff members who would be retained.
Ferrers and Vine was handed a pair of awards at Englands Business Awards, scooping up prizes for the best cafe in Northamptonshire and best new business in Northamptonshire.
After the awards win, Layla said: “We have had some tough times that people that follow us know, some quiet times being off of the High Street which nearly led us to shutting the doors, but we’ve seen people’s support and it is slowly increasing but we still need people to come out and visit so hopefully these awards will show why you should be coming off of the High Street and visit a now award-winning cafe.
"Not all the best places are on the High Street.”
Ferrers and Vine will be open and trading as normal throughout the sale, with bookings still being honoured.
Anyone who is interested in taking on the business is asked to contact them directly at [email protected].