1 Little Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8AX

The Opportunity

This exceptional property and business operates under two distinct brands: Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant serves guests on the ground floor and pavement terrace, and Sotano Tapas Bar offers a different experience from the basement and first floor, including a
roof terrace.

Operated under the same ownership for nearly 25 years, the brands have built an incredible reputation in the local and wider communities and are very popular with residents, tourists, workers, and shoppers alike. The venue, which can accommodate more than 250 covers, is a popular spot throughout the year and provides a vibrant atmosphere from lunch until late evening.

Based on a very high-footfall street, Little Stonegate, which is just a stone's throw from the York Minster, the business has built long-standing trust for great-quality drinks, fantastic food, and a wonderful day-to-night experience for all.

Location

In the centre of the historic and world-famous city of York, Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant and Sotano Tapas Bar benefit from a prime location. Not only is the city home to a thriving food and drink scene, friendly locals, and a whole host of independent and large businesses, but it's also a No. 1 UK tourism destination and welcomed 8.9 million visitors in 2023 alone.

Little Stonegate is one of York's premier destinations for the discerning drinker and diner and is also home to an array of big names like The Botanist, Stonegate Yard, Manahatta, Slug & Lettuce, Turtle Bay, and Las Iguanas. Stonegate, adjoining to the North West, is home to many big brand name retailers like The White Company, Berry's Jewellers, Oliver Bonas and Hotel Chocolat.

The venue is just a 10-minute walk from York Railway Station, which benefits from excellent rail links to Leeds, London, and Edinburgh. It's also close to all of York's most beloved and visited tourist attractions, from the York Dungeons, York's Chocolate Story, the York Minster, the Railway Museum, and the River Ouse. Benefiting from outdoor seating on the pavement terrace in the Spring/Summer months and an impressive roof terrace garden, both rare in York, makes the experience very attractive to visitors, tourists, and residents.