€150,000

€150,000

Beds

Price

€150,000

Property Type

Size

0 meters²

Energy Rating

BER-C

Refreshed on

Aug 14, 2026

Eircode

X91E097

Group Name

DNG Reid & Coppinger

Sales License Number

004069

Description

FOR SALE - Leasehold Interest. McLeary's Café, Cork Road, Waterford. Exceptional Leasehold Opportunity Fully Fitted Landmark Café & Restaurant. DNG Reid & Coppinger are delighted to present to the market the leasehold interest in the renowned McLeary's Café, one of Waterford City's best recognised and most successful café destinations. This represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, beautifully presented and established café/restaurant business in a prime high-profile trading location on the bustling Cork Road. Occupying a prominent corner position within one of Waterford's busiest commercial locations, McLeary's Café enjoys exceptional visibility with continuous passing vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the day. The premises extends to approximately 188 sq.m. (2,024 sq.ft.) and has been finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout, offering a true turn-key restaurant opportunity with no further capital expenditure required. The restaurant has been thoughtfully designed to provide a warm, contemporary dining environment, comfortably accommodating approximately 100 patrons internally, complemented by an attractive outdoor seating area. Stylish booth seating, timber finishes, feature lighting and full-height glazed shopfronts combine to create an inviting atmosphere suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening dining. To the rear, the premises benefits from a superbly equipped commercial kitchen incorporating state-of-the-art all-electric and induction cooking equipment, stainless steel preparation areas, extensive refrigeration, cold storage, dedicated wash-up facilities, utility room and staff amenities. The property is fully operational and includes a modern Point of Sale (POS) system with integrated kitchen printer, allowing a purchaser to commence trading immediately. The front service area has been professionally designed with an impressive coffee station incorporating commercial coffee equipment, under-counter refrigeration, chilled display cabinets and generous customer service counter space, making it ideally suited for high-volume food and beverage service. A significant opportunity exists for an incoming operator to further develop the already successful business model. The café currently trades Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 4.00pm, leaving considerable scope to substantially increase turnover by introducing early morning breakfast service, evening dining, takeaway operations, late-night trading and weekend evening food offerings. The spacious dining area and fully equipped commercial kitchen provide the ideal platform for expanding into dinner service, private functions, corporate catering or delivery services. The location is second to none. Situated on the Cork Road, one of Waterford's principal commercial thoroughfares, the property benefits from a substantial daytime working population generated by numerous neighbouring employers and public sector offices. Adjacent occupiers include Morris's DIY, Builders Providers & Garden Centre, while the immediate area is home to the Land Registry Office, the Department of Social Protection, the HSE Local Health Office, and SETU Waterford College Street Campus, all of which generate excellent daily footfall. The surrounding commercial environment, combined with exceptional roadside prominence and convenient customer parking, has established McLeary's Café as a destination venue for both local residents and the wider business community. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, professionally fitted restaurant premises in one of Waterford's strongest trading locations. Whether continuing the successful existing café operation or introducing a new restaurant concept, the property offers purchasers an exceptional platform from which to build a highly profitable hospitality business. Features Include: • Leasehold Interest for Sale • Fully fitted and operating café / restaurant • Approx. 188 sq.m. (2,024 sq.ft.) • Seating capacity for approximately 100 customers • Attractive outdoor seating area • Prime high-profile Cork Road location • Excellent roadside visibility and exceptional passing trade • Modern contemporary fit-out throughout • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • State-of-the-art all-electric and induction cooking equipment • Walk-in cold room and extensive refrigerated storage • Spacious preparation and service areas • Modern Point of Sale (POS) system • Professional coffee station with commercial coffee machine • Undercounter refrigeration and chilled display cabinet • Three customer W.C.'s including accessible facilities • Staff facilities and store room • Turn-key restaurant opportunity requiring no further fit-out • Surrounded by major commercial businesses, Government offices and educational facilities • Excellent opportunity to increase turnover through early breakfast, evening dining and extended trading hours. • Suitable for café, restaurant, bistro, delicatessen or speciality food concept • Immediate trading opportunity with excellent growth potential

BER Details

BER: C BER No: 801174764 Energy Performance Indicator: 374

Negotiator

Thomas Reid

Description

BER Details

BER: C BER No: 801174764 Energy Performance Indicator: 374

Negotiator

Thomas Reid

McLeary's Cafe, Cork Road, Waterford City, Co. Waterford

McLeary's Cafe, Cork Road, Waterford City, Co. Waterford, X91 E097

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