Imagine owning a slice of Cork’s vibrant nightlife right in the heart of the city. The opportunity to acquire a prestigious property that once thrived as a popular bar and nightclub is now available. Located at 14-19 Hanover Street, this restaurant bar hotel in Cork City Centre offers an unmatched investment and development opportunity. Nestled near the bustling Washington Street area, this property is a landmark venue with a rich history, making it an attractive prospect for investors and hospitality enthusiasts alike.
Casey & Kingston, in collaboration with ERA Downey McCarthy, proudly present this unique property, a superb investment and development opportunity. Previously trading as Cubins, a successful bar and nightclub, the property includes vintners and dance licences. It spans approximately 2,334 square metres (around 25,124 square feet) over two floors, boasting a 35-metre road frontage to Hanover Street. The two-storey building features a distinctive red brick façade with Georgian windows, adding a touch of historical charm to its modern potential. With an adjoining private laneway providing access to the southern boundary, the property is ready to function as a licensed premises or transform into a variety of other uses, subject to planning permission.
Unrivalled Location and Rich Neighbourhood
Situated near Washington Street, a bustling hub for hospitality venues, the property is strategically positioned to attract a steady stream of patrons. Cork City’s main retail thoroughfare, Patrick Street, is just 0.5 kilometres away, ensuring high foot traffic. The property’s neighbours include the popular Reardens & Dwyers hospitality complexes, The Sless Carpet business, and a student accommodation complex. Additionally, it’s located near the proposed Event Centre on the former Beamish & Crawford site, promising further growth in the area.
Accommodation Features
The ground floor of this expansive property features a nightclub area with two bar counters, a raised stage, and fitted perimeter seating. Complete with various rigging for sound and lighting equipment, it also includes two entrance foyers with cloakrooms and cash desks. The polished concrete floor and two blocks of male and female WCs add to the venue’s functionality. The main bar area, with a separate entrance, connects to the nightclub via an internal corridor and includes additional male and female WCs, a goods lift lobby, and a disabled WC.
Formerly a courtyard bar, there’s separate access to Hanover Street, with a staff washroom and WCs, although these are currently non-functional. The rear bar/smoking area incorporates two bars and two electrically operated roller shutter doors for fire escapes. It features a retractable roof, ideal for smokers.
The first floor boasts a bar/nightclub accessible by a feature stairwell, with a cloakroom, open bar area, stage, and a large bar counter with a granite worktop. With wide plank timber flooring and a pitched, glazed ceiling, this area also includes male and female WCs. Additional features include a well-finished office/meeting room, a general office, a Comms/Server Office, a Keg Room, a kitchen/food preparation area, and extensive storage space.
Services and Utilities
The building is equipped with three-phase power, gas heating, and a 600kg goods lift, ensuring efficient operations in a hospitality setting.
Key Features and Investment Potential
This landmark venue in Cork City Centre is fully licensed and boasts an extensive trading footprint, making it a prime location for a thriving hospitality business. Its development potential, subject to planning permission, offers investors a chance to create a diversified venue that could include retail, residential, community, and leisure facilities, contributing to the vibrancy and diversity of the City Centre.
Planning and Zoning
The property is zoned ZO 6 City Centre under the Cork City Development Plan 2022 – 2028. This zoning allows for a range of uses, including retail, residential, community, office, hotel, cultural, and leisure facilities, education, and healthcare institutions. This zoning ensures that the property can be adapted to meet the evolving needs of the community and investors.
Accessibility and Directions
Located at 14-19 Hanover Street, the property is easily accessible and situated at an address formerly known as Cubins Nightclub. Its central location in Cork City makes it a prime spot for attracting both locals and tourists. Interested parties can find the property using the Eircode T12 P2HY.
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