The Commercial, Sweetfields, Sweet Street, Leeds, LS11 9TE

The property was built between 1831 and 1844 and is well-known for its rich local history, notably serving as the first national headquarters of the Aslef Railway Union in the 1880’s. It later became a public house and was renowned as one of the best sports pubs in Leeds having been run by former Leeds United legend Peter Lorimer after his retirement from football in 1987 until it closed in 2018. The Commercial now forms part of a larger masterplan called Sweetfields with the site being redeveloped into Leeds’ newest neighbourhood, accelerating the regeneration of the city’s historic, industrial South Bank area. Boasting a vibrant mix of residential, office and commercial uses , Sweetfields will be home to over 1,350 residences, hundreds of office workers, and a new public square. At the heart of this regeneration lies The Commercial Inn, Sweetfield’s social and cultural hub, with deep-rooted connections to the history of Leeds. The existing building is being retained and works to refurbish the property and provide a new extension are due to complete in Q1 2027. The extension will provide additional indoor seating at ground floor along with a large roof terrace on the first floor.

The property is prominently positioned on the corner of Sweet Street and Marshall Street in Leeds' South Bank regeneration area of the City. The development is located a brief 7 minute walk from Leeds Central Station. Situated just south of the River Aire, the location allows immediate access to main arterial routes bypassing the city centre, connecting rapidly to the M62 and M1 via the A653 and M621.

The unit is available by way of a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed. Further information is available from the letting agents.

We understand the current use class for the unit to fall under Sui Generis as the former use was a public house.