THE FOUNTAINBRIDGE REGENERATION
Fountainbridge is undergoing a major transformation driven by the City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with Cruden Homes (East) and Buccleuch Property. The redevelopment aims to deliver approximately 436 mixed-tenure homes, encompassing retail space, community-use areas, and a 100,000 sq. ft. office building, all connected by high-quality pedestrian and cycle-friendly public realm along the Union Canal.
KEY BUSINESS GENERATORS
The location offers strong potential for restaurant success, driven by a mix of urban regeneration, residential growth, and high local activity. The ongoing redevelopment is adding hundreds of new homes, modern office spaces, and community amenities, bringing in a diverse population of students, professionals, and families. This influx is creating daily demand for everything from coffee and quick lunches, to evening dining. Proximity to university campuses (such as Edinburgh Napier and the University of Edinburgh), and large student housing developments, ensures a steady flow of diners.
Fountain Entertainment Park draws families, groups, and tourists throughout the week. Office workers from nearby business hubs and co-working spaces add weekday lunch and after-work traffic. Meanwhile, the Union Canal towpath attracts cyclists and walkers, especially in warmer months, offering seasonal potential for outdoor or grab-and-go concepts. Altogether, Fountainbridge is a dynamic, mixed-use district, primed for a well-positioned restaurant to thrive.
THE PROPERTY & ACCOMMODATION
The premises are arranged over the ground floor of a four-storey traditional sandstone building. The property occupies a prominent corner unit on Fountainbridge, offering excellent visibility and frontage onto one of Edinburgh’s key arterial routes. The exterior is smart and well maintained, featuring large, glazed windows ideal for natural light and signage.
Internally, the space provides an open contemporary restaurant, with seating for up to 45 persons. There are customer toilets, and a large, very well-equipped commercial kitchen. There is access to a rear communal courtyard that can be used for takeaway delivery. The décor is in excellent condition, allowing for easy rebranding or adaptation to a new food concept.
PROPERTY BACKGROUND
Our client developed the restaurant to operate the business directly. However, due to other commitments, the premises have never operated fully as a licensed premises/restaurant.
The premises are in a walk in condition, with first class decorations. There is a large, and very well-equipped, commercial kitchen.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a first-class opportunity for a restauranteur or café operator to acquire a property in a busy area, which has seen significant new development. The creation of approximately 435 new homes, as well as the local hotels and offices, provides a strong clientele base. The unit is in excellent walk in condition with workable canvass for a restaurant or café, which could also focus on takeaway.
Location
Main Street Beanery/Restaurant, is situated on Fountainbridge, a vibrant area in central Edinburgh, known for its mix of modern developments and historic charm. Nestled near the Fountain Park leisure complex, which includes a cinema, gym, and several restaurants, the location is just a short walk from both Haymarket Station and the Union Canal.
Terms
The premises have been placed on the market at premium offers over £70,000, and rental offers over £30,000 per annum, both plus VAT if applicable.
Specification
SERVICES
The premises are connected to mains water, gas, and electricity.
PREMISES LICENCE
There is a Premises Licence in place.
EPC
The property has an EPC rating of G.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Strictly no approaches to be made to the property direct. For further information please contact CDLH on 0141 331 0650.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, came into force on the 26th June 2017. This now requires us to conduce due diligence on property purchasers. Once an offer has been accepted, the prospective purchaser(s) will need to provide, as a minimum, proof of identity and residence.