Internal Ref: NLG Cafe Adver
Summary
TENANT REQUIRED: unique opportunity to run a contemporary food and beverage enterprise at the Café at Norman Lindsay Gallery.
Rent
$275,000 pa
Location Details
14 Norman Lindsay Crescent
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/news/expressions-of-interest-food-and-beverage-operator-at-norman-lindsay-gallery/
Potential
The Café is located in the Norman Lindsay Gallery heritage listed sandstone etching studio and renovated café space adjacent to the Norman Lindsay Gallery, and with seating for approx. 40 people inside the café building, with possibility for further outdoor seating of approx. 30 people in the two separate outdoor courtyards. The café has a picturesque setting with views across the verandah and courtyards into the National park and gallery grounds. The location is a tourism destination avilable to hire for weddings and events.
Skills
The National Trust seeks three main services to be provided by the Operator:
1. Café - serving a menu, with breakfasts/ light lunches and snacks to eat onsite or takeaway at a range of price points, during agreed opening hours to be negotiated.
2. Catering/ functions
3. Public program partnerships
Hours
Agreed operating hours Thursday- Monday
9am- 4pm additional hours for evening events are optional
Lease
Lease term will be 3 year term with a 6 month rental
holiday
Employees
The Operator is responsible for public liability,
contents, fixed equipment, décor, furniture, employee
and third-party insurance
Reason for Sale
Seeking a Tenant
WHAT KIND OF TENANT IS THE NATIONAL TRUST SEEKING FOR NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY
The National Trust views this tenancy as a long-term partnership, and it is therefore essential that
any applicant is committed to the National Trust’s aims of delivering great experiences and
providing public access, engagement, and enjoyment.
About the Business
The National Trust has set some criteria for the type of tenant sought:
• Someone with an aspiration to run a high-quality hospitality business
• Someone who sees opportunities for an enterprise that makes the most of the footfall in
the area and will complement existing businesses/ activities
• Someone with a robust, realistic business plan, sound business experience and sufficient
capital to support their plans.
• Someone who is a good communicator and can be an ambassador for the National Trust
and the local community.
History
NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY AND CAFE
Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum opens as an art gallery and museum at five days a week.
Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum offers venue hire for wedding ceremonies, corporate
events, public ceremonies, photographic sessions, group bookings, school excursions,
exhibitions, and cultural festivals. Our strategic focus will be to collaborate with a cafe vendor and
local businesses to enhance visitor numbers and enrich the experience for all event types.
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