£75,000 pa
(£27.02/sq. ft. pa)
Retail premises to letAbove Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14
2,776 sq. ft
About this property
Prime Southampton retail unit
Excellent location on pedestrianised Above Bar Street
Very high footfall position opposite Bargate Quarter (£150m regeneration scheme) and near to Westquay Shopping Centre
Available by way of lease assignment
Suitable for established national, regional and independent operators
Passing Rent - £75,000 pax
Business Rates Payable: £26,568
2,776 sq ft (1,240 sq ft on ground floor)
Next to Poundland, Boots, Specsavers, Wendy’s, Burger King, jd Sports, Metro Bank plus a range of High Street retailers
Glazed frontage (5m35 width)
Prime retail/Class E opportunity on Southampton's premier shopping street Above Bar, available by way of lease assignment, facing the Bargate Quarter and close to Westquay.
The property occupies a highly prominent position on Above Bar Street, Southampton's principal pedestrianised retail thoroughfare and one of the South Coast's premier shopping destinations. The unit is situated within the city's established prime retail pitch, benefiting from high levels of pedestrian footfall throughout the day and excellent visibility to passing shoppers.
Located just moments from the entrances to Westquay Shopping Centre and The Marlands Shopping Centre, the property sits amongst a strong mix of national multiples, established retailers, food and beverage operators and leisure occupiers. Nearby brands include Primark, jd Sports, Boots, tk Maxx, River Island, Sports Direct, Starbucks, Greggs, Superdrug and numerous other national retailers, creating a vibrant and well-established retail environment.
Southampton is the commercial capital of Hampshire, serving a substantial catchment population across the South Coast. The city benefits from excellent transport links via the M3 and M27 motorways, Southampton Central railway station, an international airport and one of the UK's busiest cruise ports, all of which contribute to significant visitor numbers and year-round trading activity. The city centre also benefits from a large student population from the University of Southampton and Solent University, further strengthening footfall levels.
Description
The property comprises a substantial retail premises arranged over ground, first and second floors. The accommodation has been fitted out by the current occupier as a modern bakery and coffee shop, providing an opportunity for a variety of retail and food operators (please note there is no commercial kitchen extraction).
The ground floor offers an attractive open-plan sales area with an extensively glazed frontage onto Above Bar Street, benefiting from excellent natural light and strong prominence. The retail space is complemented by a bakery and food prep area to the rear, together with ancillary storage, staff facilities and servicing accommodation, while the upper floors provide valuable ancillary accommodation currently arranged as offices, stores, staff welfare facilities and WCs.
The air-conditioned premises benefit from a modern fit-out incorporating LED lighting and attractive timber-effect flooring to the sales area. The configuration lends itself to continued bakery, café or food-to-go use, whilst also providing an excellent opportunity for alternative Class E occupiers to adapt the accommodation to suit their operational requirements, subject to obtaining any necessary consents as required.
Accommodation
A measured survey identified a total area of 2,776 sq ft, of which 1,240 sq ft is the ground floor net sales area.
Tenure
Available to let by way of an assignment of the existing 10-year lease, dated 9th June 2023, at a passing rent of £75,000 pax. The lease has a rent review in 2028 and a break option in 2029.
EPC rating
Rated C (58).
Legal costs and VAT
Each party is expected to bear their own legal costs in this transaction. The assignee will need to provide an undertaking for the landlord’s reasonable legal and surveyor’s fees. This opportunity is offered at nil premium. Rent quoted is exclusive of VAT.
Rateable value
Online enquiry via indicates a rateable value of £61,500 from 1st April 2026. According to the November 2025 Budget statement, eligible Retail, Hospitality & Leisure (rhl) businesses will benefit from additional relief making rates payable c. £26,500.
Please contact us to discuss this, or check this information directly with the relevant Local Authority.
Viewings
All enquiries and appointments to view must be made via contacting the sole agents, through whom all negotiations will take place.
Please call Trinity Rose Commercial on or email .
The property occupies a highly prominent position on Above Bar Street, Southampton's principal pedestrianised retail thoroughfare and one of the South Coast's premier shopping destinations. The unit is situated within the city's established prime retail pitch, benefiting from high levels of pedestrian footfall throughout the day and excellent visibility to passing shoppers.
Located just moments from the entrances to Westquay Shopping Centre and The Marlands Shopping Centre, the property sits amongst a strong mix of national multiples, established retailers, food and beverage operators and leisure occupiers. Nearby brands include Primark, jd Sports, Boots, tk Maxx, River Island, Sports Direct, Starbucks, Greggs, Superdrug and numerous other national retailers, creating a vibrant and well-established retail environment.
Southampton is the commercial capital of Hampshire, serving a substantial catchment population across the South Coast. The city benefits from excellent transport links via the M3 and M27 motorways, Southampton Central railway station, an international airport and one of the UK's busiest cruise ports, all of which contribute to significant visitor numbers and year-round trading activity. The city centre also benefits from a large student population from the University of Southampton and Solent University, further strengthening footfall levels.
Description
The property comprises a substantial retail premises arranged over ground, first and second floors. The accommodation has been fitted out by the current occupier as a modern bakery and coffee shop, providing an opportunity for a variety of retail and food operators (please note there is no commercial kitchen extraction).
The ground floor offers an attractive open-plan sales area with an extensively glazed frontage onto Above Bar Street, benefiting from excellent natural light and strong prominence. The retail space is complemented by a bakery and food prep area to the rear, together with ancillary storage, staff facilities and servicing accommodation, while the upper floors provide valuable ancillary accommodation currently arranged as offices, stores, staff welfare facilities and WCs.
The air-conditioned premises benefit from a modern fit-out incorporating LED lighting and attractive timber-effect flooring to the sales area. The configuration lends itself to continued bakery, café or food-to-go use, whilst also providing an excellent opportunity for alternative Class E occupiers to adapt the accommodation to suit their operational requirements, subject to obtaining any necessary consents as required.
Accommodation
A measured survey identified a total area of 2,776 sq ft, of which 1,240 sq ft is the ground floor net sales area.
Tenure
Available to let by way of an assignment of the existing 10-year lease, dated 9th June 2023, at a passing rent of £75,000 pax. The lease has a rent review in 2028 and a break option in 2029.
EPC rating
Rated C (58).
Legal costs and VAT
Each party is expected to bear their own legal costs in this transaction. The assignee will need to provide an undertaking for the landlord’s reasonable legal and surveyor’s fees. This opportunity is offered at nil premium. Rent quoted is exclusive of VAT.
Rateable value
Online enquiry via indicates a rateable value of £61,500 from 1st April 2026. According to the November 2025 Budget statement, eligible Retail, Hospitality & Leisure (rhl) businesses will benefit from additional relief making rates payable c. £26,500.
Please contact us to discuss this, or check this information directly with the relevant Local Authority.
Viewings
All enquiries and appointments to view must be made via contacting the sole agents, through whom all negotiations will take place.
Please call Trinity Rose Commercial on or email .
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