The Market Tavern, 1 Aberafan Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB

The Market Tavern occupies a prominent position on the periphery of Aberfan Shopping Centre in the heart of Port Talbot. The property is currently vacant and requires full refurbishment, offering an excellent opportunity for an operator to create a new destination venue in a well-established retail and leisure location.

The property comprises a single storey former public house with a dedicated courtyard area — ideal for outdoor seating (subject to planning).

The enclosed CGI visuals illustrate the property’s potential following refurbishment, highlighting opportunities for both single and subdivided configurations.

The property lies within the Aberafan Shopping Centre in Port Talbot. The shopping centre is immediately adjacent to Junction 41 of the M4 motorway, benefitting from excellent vehicular an public transport connectivity. Bus stops and a multi-storey car park serve the shopping centre, enhancing ease of access for both customers and staff.

Aberafan Shopping Centre is the only indoor shopping centre in Port Talbot and comprises around 250,000 sq ft of retail floorspace, accommodating over 60 retailers including major national chains, which helps drive footfall and exposure.

The prominent location at the periphery of the shopping centre offers excellent visibility and accessibility for A3/Leisure operators.

The Town Centre is currently benefitting from regeneration funding, this will see refurbishment of The Princess Royal Theatre, redevelopment of Port Talbot Civic Square into a multi-use community space and the redevelopment of public realm at Riverside.

Whole Unit - £25,000 per annum
Unit 1 - £15,000 per annum
Unit 2 - £15,000 per annum