Riverside Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1
£583 pcm
£7,000 pa
£4.31 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
1,625 sq ft
151 sq m
- SECTOR
High street retail property to lease
Lease details
- Lease available date:
- Ask agent
Key features
- Located on the Riverside
- Offering excellent visibility and foot traffic, nearby attractions, transport links and civic buildings.
- Road access from Walkergate and Freemans Place.
Description
To Let: Closing date for applications:4pm, Monday 9th February 2026
Former Café and Cocktail Bar available to let for a range of potential uses (subject to planning)
Site extends approximately 151sqm (1625.35 sqft)
External Decking Area Approx. 51sqm (548.95 sqft)
About
Durham County Council offers To Let by informal tender a Kiosk area within Freemans Reach, Durham City. The former Café and Cocktail Bar is available to let for a range of potential uses (subject to planning).
Location
Durham City a historic cathedral city in Northeast England, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site and vibrant cultural life. It combines medieval charm with a modern university atmosphere, making it one of the UK's most distinctive small cities. The Freemans Reach Kiosk is located in a central riverside area near Freeman's Place, offering excellent visibility and foot traffic from nearby attractions, transport links, and civic buildings.
Description
The Kiosk is a small property close to the Gala Theatre and surrounding bars and restaurants, it is set behind the Millennium square, down a set of steps. Whilst it is adjacent to the public highway, there is a low volume of traffic, and the inside of the premises cannot be seen from the road.
Services
It is understood that all major services are present within or close to the edge of the site. It is the responsibility of prospective tenants to confirm the extent of the services, their availability and suitability, with the relevant utility service providers.
E P C
Energy Rating B.
Rateable Value
The Ratable Value (1st April 2023 to present) has been determined as £45,250.
Costs
The tenant will be responsible for the following costs:
Landlords Surveyor Fees: 10% of agreed rent + VAT (min £365.00 + VAT)
Landlords Legal Fees: £425+ VAT
The tenant is expected to contribute to the cost, maintenance and upkeep of common services.
Access
Road - The premises has road access from Walkergate and Freemans Place, which are both part of the adopted highway. The site offers excellent links to the A1(M) to the east. There is pedestrian access from Freemans Place, Walkergate as well as from Millennium Place, with two multi storey carparks close by at Freemans Quay and The Sands.
Rail - Durham Railway Station is 0.4 miles to the west and provides routes to Newcastle upon Tyne to the north and Darlington to the south.
Air - Newcastle International Airport is located approximately 25 miles to the north, whilst Teesside International Airport is located approximately 25 miles to the south. Both airports provide scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.
Planning Use
The Local Planning Authority have suggested that the site would be suitable for Class E (b) Sale of food and drink consumption on the premises. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to the Local Planning Authority. Note, no sale of alcohol or consumption of alcohol on the premises.
Legislation
The prospective tenant must make all proper enquiries to ensure the premises can and will comply with all legislation including but not limited to the Disability Discrimination Act and Health and Safety at Work Acts.
Tenure
Kiosk use subject to Full Repairing and Insuring lease, terms T B C.
Operations subject to opening and closing times to be determined by Durham County Council.
Rent
Offers are invited exclusive of VAT, Building Insurance, Business Rates, utility outgoings and building maintenance.
Viewing
Viewing will be available from Monday 15th December via prior arrangement.
Timescales
Durham County Council expect pre-lease discussions to commence no later than 2 weeks after notification that the Tenant's offer has been accepted. Contract exchange will only take place once terms have been agreed and a full planning application submitted where required, together with safe receipt of references. The Council reserves the right to put the property back on the market and/or approach other bidders should lease matters not proceed in a reasonable time.
Offer
The submission must be received by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services no later than 4.00pm on Monday 9th February 2026 and should clearly state the sum (exclusive of VAT) being offered to Durham County Council for the property. Interested parties should note that sufficient time must be allowed for the return of offers to meet the closing date. Prospective parties should also note that the County Council is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Contractual Obligations
The tenant will be required to complete the lease within 6 weeks of the draft contract being provided to the tenant's solicitor. If the proposed tenant fails to meet the required timescale, the landlord reserves the right to withdraw from the transaction without any payment or reimbursement of any fees, costs or compensation to the proposed tenant. No person in the employment of the Landlord has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Supporting Information
The prospective tenant must submit a business plan to include the following:
* 3 years of annual accounts
* 3-year Business Plan including
* Profit and loss statement and forecast
* Cash flow statement and forecast
* Balance sheet and forecast
* Contact details for 2 trade and 1 personal reference to be obtained
New businesses will be considered on an individual basis.
Former Café and Cocktail Bar available to let for a range of potential uses (subject to planning)
Site extends approximately 151sqm (1625.35 sqft)
External Decking Area Approx. 51sqm (548.95 sqft)
About
Durham County Council offers To Let by informal tender a Kiosk area within Freemans Reach, Durham City. The former Café and Cocktail Bar is available to let for a range of potential uses (subject to planning).
Location
Durham City a historic cathedral city in Northeast England, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site and vibrant cultural life. It combines medieval charm with a modern university atmosphere, making it one of the UK's most distinctive small cities. The Freemans Reach Kiosk is located in a central riverside area near Freeman's Place, offering excellent visibility and foot traffic from nearby attractions, transport links, and civic buildings.
Description
The Kiosk is a small property close to the Gala Theatre and surrounding bars and restaurants, it is set behind the Millennium square, down a set of steps. Whilst it is adjacent to the public highway, there is a low volume of traffic, and the inside of the premises cannot be seen from the road.
Services
It is understood that all major services are present within or close to the edge of the site. It is the responsibility of prospective tenants to confirm the extent of the services, their availability and suitability, with the relevant utility service providers.
E P C
Energy Rating B.
Rateable Value
The Ratable Value (1st April 2023 to present) has been determined as £45,250.
Costs
The tenant will be responsible for the following costs:
Landlords Surveyor Fees: 10% of agreed rent + VAT (min £365.00 + VAT)
Landlords Legal Fees: £425+ VAT
The tenant is expected to contribute to the cost, maintenance and upkeep of common services.
Access
Road - The premises has road access from Walkergate and Freemans Place, which are both part of the adopted highway. The site offers excellent links to the A1(M) to the east. There is pedestrian access from Freemans Place, Walkergate as well as from Millennium Place, with two multi storey carparks close by at Freemans Quay and The Sands.
Rail - Durham Railway Station is 0.4 miles to the west and provides routes to Newcastle upon Tyne to the north and Darlington to the south.
Air - Newcastle International Airport is located approximately 25 miles to the north, whilst Teesside International Airport is located approximately 25 miles to the south. Both airports provide scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.
Planning Use
The Local Planning Authority have suggested that the site would be suitable for Class E (b) Sale of food and drink consumption on the premises. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to the Local Planning Authority. Note, no sale of alcohol or consumption of alcohol on the premises.
Legislation
The prospective tenant must make all proper enquiries to ensure the premises can and will comply with all legislation including but not limited to the Disability Discrimination Act and Health and Safety at Work Acts.
Tenure
Kiosk use subject to Full Repairing and Insuring lease, terms T B C.
Operations subject to opening and closing times to be determined by Durham County Council.
Rent
Offers are invited exclusive of VAT, Building Insurance, Business Rates, utility outgoings and building maintenance.
Viewing
Viewing will be available from Monday 15th December via prior arrangement.
Timescales
Durham County Council expect pre-lease discussions to commence no later than 2 weeks after notification that the Tenant's offer has been accepted. Contract exchange will only take place once terms have been agreed and a full planning application submitted where required, together with safe receipt of references. The Council reserves the right to put the property back on the market and/or approach other bidders should lease matters not proceed in a reasonable time.
Offer
The submission must be received by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services no later than 4.00pm on Monday 9th February 2026 and should clearly state the sum (exclusive of VAT) being offered to Durham County Council for the property. Interested parties should note that sufficient time must be allowed for the return of offers to meet the closing date. Prospective parties should also note that the County Council is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Contractual Obligations
The tenant will be required to complete the lease within 6 weeks of the draft contract being provided to the tenant's solicitor. If the proposed tenant fails to meet the required timescale, the landlord reserves the right to withdraw from the transaction without any payment or reimbursement of any fees, costs or compensation to the proposed tenant. No person in the employment of the Landlord has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Supporting Information
The prospective tenant must submit a business plan to include the following:
* 3 years of annual accounts
* 3-year Business Plan including
* Profit and loss statement and forecast
* Cash flow statement and forecast
* Balance sheet and forecast
* Contact details for 2 trade and 1 personal reference to be obtained
New businesses will be considered on an individual basis.
Riverside Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Durham Station0.2 miles
- Chester-le-Street Station5.2 miles
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