Waterfront Bar Bistro, 15 Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH

Originally developed as a brick warehouse for storage purposes in the 1800's when Ipswich docks was a bustling port. The property is of solid brick wall construction, with solid concrete floor and first floor mezzanine, with trading accommodation situated over two floors. The principal bar with dining being on the ground floor with extended dining area over the first floor, along with trade kitchen and an external terrace to the front.

The Waterfront Bar Bistro is located along Ipswich’s prestigious waterfront, with unopposed views over the 470-berth marina. Ipswich has a population of approximately 140,000 and is situated 70 miles from London and benefits from good communications being situated off the A12 and A14. Ipswich railway station provides regular services to London Liverpool Street in a journey time of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

The waterfront was developed in early 2000 as a primary location for leisure, food, and drink, along with the conversion of the old dockside Maltings buildings into luxury apartments and a number of other new developments. Some of the town’s principal hotels, bars and restaurants are located along the quay wall, making the area a highly sought after destination location.

• Main bar & restaurant – open plan trading area, with seating for 40 customers
• Central stairs with glass balustrades to first floor
• Bar servery – with back display shelving
• Rear lobby - ladies, gentlemen’s and accessible WC's
• Level beer cellar
• First floor restaurant - open plan trading area, with eating for 50 customers, wood floor, cast iron pillar and natural brick with windows to front overlooking the marina
• Trade kitchen - including a comprehensive range of stainless-steel catering equipment, canopy extraction hood, wash-up area.

Currently, there are 44 covers located to the front of the property, permitted under a licence from the local authority at £100 per year, which allows 11 tables. The area directly overlooks the marina and is defined by café barriers.

The Waterfront Bar Bistro, nestled on the picturesque Marina in Ipswich, is a prime opportunity. With its enviable location, this charming establishment attracts both locals and visitors. This is a rare investment opportunity to purchase the property with a well established business in situ.

Trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties.

Monday & Tuesday - closed
Wednesday & Thursday - 12:00pm - 2.30pm; 6:00pm - 9.00pm
Friday & Saturday - 12:00pm - 9.15pm
Sunday - 12:00pm - 3.00pm

We have made enquiries with Ipswich Council and can confirm that the property is not listed. The property lies within the Wet Dock Conservation Area.

For further information please contact the local authority.

The property is held on a long lease for a term of 125 years from 14 July 2014 at a peppercorn rent.

Rateable value effective from 1st April 2023 - £41,500.

Premises Licence
Open hours granted
- Sunday-Thursday 09:00-00:20
- Friday & Saturday - 09:00-01:20
The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON the premises only
- Sunday-Thursday 11:30-00:00
- Friday & Saturday - 11:30-01:00