Host Restaurant & Bar for Rent in St Ives

A rare opportunity to lease a fully equipped, turnkey hospitality venue in the very heart of St Ives, Cornwall one of the UK’s most desirable coastal destinations.

Originally built in 1897 as the Cornish & Devon Bank, this striking period property underwent a £1 million refurbishment in 2021, transforming it into a stunning, restaurant and cocktail bar (with two luxury suites above in freeholders management).

This very high-spec 51-cover venue was renowned for its signature cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and exceptional Sunday roasts.

Now available is a new lease on the ground floor restaurant and bar, offered as a ready-to-trade opportunity for an experienced operator. The business previously traded on limited hours yet still achieved an impressive turnover, highlighting strong growth potential through extended opening hours, a dedicated takeaway offering, or an established Chef or brand or indeed a company seeking to develop a unique brand in a unique space with limited set up costs.

St Ives is one of Cornwall’s most commercially successful coastal towns, attracting over one million visitors annually. The town also records one of the highest visitor spends of any UK seaside destination, with an estimated £85 million spent locally each year. St Ives offers both high footfall and strong year-round trade, driven by tourism, a stable resident population, and a thriving creative and hospitality community.
The area’s discerning dining audience values authenticity, quality, and experience, providing an ideal customer base for a premium restaurant concept. With its historic architecture, high-end fittings, and abundant local produce, this property offers a distinctive platform for a top chef or ambitious operator to establish or expand a brand with real character and cultural resonance.

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