The Portmor in Blackwatertown outside Dungannon has been listed for sale for an undisclosed sum through estate agents Osborne King but will continue trading as normal for the time being until a buyer is found.

The business was owned by Nigel Reah and his two daughters Marie-Claire and Marysia.

But Mr Reah died suddenly in March and his daughters are now seeking to “pursue new opportunities”.

It adds: “This is a well-established and profitable trading licensed restaurant with the current owners having built up a loyal and extensive client base.

“The vendors are seeking to pursue new opportunities and will continue to operate the business as normal until a sale occurs.

“The restaurant offers the new owners the opportunity to expand the outside catering and function business.”

The building features a single storey extension at the back, with a service yard with access onto both Main Street and Blackwatertown Road. There is also an outdoor section.

The back features an extensive restaurant area with the kitchen and ancillary areas located to the side.

According to the brochure, the restaurant areas have been fitted to a “very high contemporary standard” with seating provided by free-standing chairs and tables with booth style seating.

The first floor measures approximately 1,820 sq ft, and was previously living accommodation. According to Osborne King, the space is currently used for staff, storage and service area, but could be refurbished back into residential units.

The listing stipulates that the buyer will be required to comply with TUPE legislation, which requires the jobs of employees to be preserved when a business is sold to a new owner.

Belfast City Council has given the green light for Kainos’ Bankmore Exchange HQ and for Queen’s University to develop managed student accommodation next to the Kainos building.

The company’s temporary leasing agreement with Trademarket, which currently occupies the site, will end as planned on July 31 this year with the statement confirming the food venue is moving on “to new ventures”.

The construction of the new Kainos headquarters is set to begin in September and the project is scheduled for completion within 24 months, with Kainos aiming to take occupancy in early 2027.

The tech firm said the news signifies a major investment in the regeneration of the city’s Linen Quarter.

“The project will provide a state-of-the-art workspace for its people and contribute significantly to the economic and social fabric of Belfast,” stated the IT services company.

Russell Sloan, CEO at Kainos, added: “We are delighted to have received planning approval, and it is exciting to know we will be moving into our new headquarters at Bankmore Exchange in just a few years. This development not only marks a significant milestone in our journey but also reaffirms our commitment to Belfast, the city where Kainos was founded. As we look to the future, we are eager to continue making a positive impact, driving growth, and creating new opportunities in the region. I would also like to take a moment to thank Trademarket for their partnership. As they move on to new ventures, we wish them every success.

“Kainos is dedicated to fostering community development and enhancing the technological landscape in Belfast. The company is eager to see the positive changes its new headquarters will bring to the local community and industry.”

Queen’s University is planning to welcome students to their new facilities for the beginning of the September 2026 academic year.

Kainos now employs some 3,000 staff across its sites.

Last year, the FTSE 250 company announced it would invest £10m in the advancement and scaling of generative AI.