Charing Cross Railway Station, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, Glasgow City

An excellent opportunity to acquire a prominent retail unit within Charing Cross Railway Station, one of Glasgow’s key commuter stations, strategically positioned within the heart of the city’s business district. The station is surrounded by major office occupiers, including the recently relocated Scottish Power headquarters and KPMG offices, providing a strong customer base of commuters, office workers and visitors throughout the day.

Previously operated as a coffee retailer, the premises are ideally suited to a coffee, grab-and-go food or convenience offer. The unit benefits from a unique dual frontage trading position, with serving windows located both before and after the station ticket gates. The larger serving point is situated beyond the barriers, whilst a second serving window captures customers entering the station, providing excellent exposure to passenger flows from both sides of the concourse. The unit currently requires investment to bring it back into use, after sitting vacant for a period of time.

Post pandemic passenger numbers have continued to recover strongly, with annual station footfall reaching approximately 1.56 million passengers in 2024/25, reaffirming Charing Cross as a busy commuter destination within Glasgow's transport network.

The accommodation extends to approximately 298.6 sq ft (27.7 sq m) and benefits from water, drainage and a 100-amp power supply. Flexible lease structures are available, with the landlord willing to consider either an MGR-only arrangement or an MGR plus turnover rent structure, making the opportunity suitable for both established operators and ambitious independent retailers.