Well positioned City Centre bar, restaurant, retail or leisure opportunity
Description
The unit occupies the ground and mezzanine floors of one of the Arts Quarter buildings; a modern mixed use development that includes 38 luxury apartments, theatre and arts space. Fenestration is double glazed set in metal frames.
The unit benefits from a double frontage to Above Bar and a spacious open plan interior with a floor to ceiling height of approximately 6.0m. Located to the rear is a mezzanine.
The property is currently fully fitted with trade inventory and a Heating, Ventilation and Air Cooling (HVAC) infrastructure having most recently traded as branded bar and restaurant. Under this model, the open plan ground floor benefited from 125 customer seats with a further 42 at mezzanine level. Ground floor ancillary space includes open pizza kitchen, prep/wash-up area, storage and beer cold room. On the upper level are 6 x WC cubicles, storage and office.
Premises Licence
Southampton City Council has granted a premises licence permitting various activities, including the sale of alcohol 10:00 - 00:00 Monday to Sunday. The external terrace shall not be used for alcohol consumption after 23:00.
Service Charge
The latest annual service charge was approximately £5,878.20.
Tenure
Leasehold. Rental offers in the region of £75,000 per annum exclusive are sought for the benefit of a new lease with terms to be agreed.
Vacant possession is available upon completion of legal formalities.
Rating
The subject property is listed in the 2017 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £57,000. The National Multiplier for England and Wales for 2020/2021 is £0.51.2.
Planning
We understand the property benefits from Commercial Use Class E (suitable uses may therefore include restaurant/bar, retail, financial or business services). Sui Generis (pub use) is to be confirmed.
Fixtures and Fittings
We understand that all trade inventory owned outright will be included (subject to negotiation). Branded items will be removed.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property has a rating of C-62.
Viewing
To arrange a viewing please contact the joint agents. The property is closed to trade. All viewings must be conducted in adherence with UK Government and RICS Covid guidance.
C (62)
Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
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Ground | 2,583 | 239.97 | Let |
Mezzanine | 990 | 91.97 | Let |
Outdoor | 667 | 61.97 | Let |