About the Business

A rare opportunity is available to secure a fully licensed, beautifully fitted café and restaurant in the heart of Carlton North Village.

Reluctantly offered for sale due to health reasons, this established hospitality venue is being offered well below its original set-up cost, giving an incoming operator the chance to step into a near-new, fully equipped premises without the time, expense or uncertainty of starting from scratch.

The venue enjoys excellent exposure, passing traffic and access to a loyal local customer base. Surrounded by quality cafés, restaurants, specialty retailers and a strong residential catchment, it is ideal for an owner-operator, chef or hospitality group seeking a foothold in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held inner-north dining precincts.

Currently operating as a Lebanese café and restaurant six days per week, this near new fit out offers excellent flexibility and could suit a café, brunch venue, casual dining restaurant, takeaway operation, wine bar, specialty food concept or neighbourhood eatery.

The venue is fully licensed, allowing flexibility for evening trade, functions, private dining, wine bar concepts or an expanded food and beverage offering.

The lease commenced in April 2024 and includes three further options of three years each, providing long-term occupancy security in this premium Carlton North location.

Key Highlights:
• Fully licensed hospitality venue
• Prime Carlton North Village location
• Reluctant sale due to health reasons
• Offered below set-up cost
• Prominent Rathdowne Street frontage
• Established local customer base
• Near-new fit-out completed approx. two years ago
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen
• Secure lease with 3 x 3 x 3 year options
• Flexible concept suitable for multiple hospitality uses
• Currently trading six days per week
• Closed Sunday nights and all day Monday
• No major capital expenditure required
• Ideal for owner-operators or investors
• Strong growth potential through extended hours, delivery, catering and functions

Lease Details:
Rent: $1,122.10 + GST per week / $4,862.45 + GST per month
Current lease term: 3 years, commenced 1 April 2024
Options: 3 further terms of 3 years

A great opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, near-new and adaptable hospitality venue in one of Melbourne’s most desirable inner-north locations, at a price point well below replacement cost.

For further information, please contact Grita Angelucci.