OWN THE BAR — Turnkey Restaurant + Real Estate Near Cincinnati/NKY
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully turnkey mixed-use property that includes both real estate and a complete inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The offering features a well-built-out restaurant space along with a separate flex building, providing immediate usability and additional income potential. The sale is structured to allow a buyer to take over a ready-to-operate foodservice venue with minimal additional investment required.
The main building offers substantial square footage with high ceilings and an open layout that supports a variety of restaurant or retail concepts. The commercial kitchen is fully equipped with essential equipment including ventilation, cooking appliances, refrigeration, freezers, prep stations, and sanitation areas. The bar area is also outfitted with draft systems, refrigeration, and serving equipment. Point-of-sale systems and technology are already installed throughout the space. In addition to the restaurant, the property includes a separate flex building that is currently leased to a commercial tenant, creating an existing income stream while also offering flexibility for owner-user needs.
The site provides on-site surface parking along with an expanded sidewalk area that can accommodate outdoor seating, enhancing the property’s appeal for hospitality use. The combination of a fully built-out restaurant space and an additional income-producing building makes this a unique offering for buyers seeking both operational readiness and investment upside.
Adding meaningful upside, the lower level offers significant build-out potential: plumbing and electric are already roughed in, a large walk-in cooler is in place, and a garage door is suitable for a separate street-level entrance. With further build-out, a buyer could nearly double usable square footage for a second concept, private events, or expanded production, without new shell construction. The fully equipped bar, anchored by a 20-tap draft system, lends itself to a craft beer and bourbon program. Additional growth levers include extended dayparts, catering, and private dining. The seller is committed to a smooth transition and will provide training to support operational continuity, and the active liquor license is transferable to a qualified buyer subject to state ABC approval.
The property is located in an established and growing Northern Kentucky submarket, minutes from downtown Cincinnati. The area is known for its strong residential base, quality schools, and vibrant business districts. The site offers excellent visibility and accessibility along a key retail corridor with easy access to major roadways. The surrounding area continues to see investment through streetscape improvements and new commercial and residential developments. Located within a designated entertainment district, the property benefits from strong walkability and outdoor dining potential, supported by a mix of local restaurants, retail, and service businesses that draw both residents and visitors from across the river.
This asset is well-positioned for continued restaurant use but also offers flexibility for other retail, office, or hospitality concepts. The infrastructure, equipment package, and dual-building setup provide multiple options for an owner-operator or investor. The location’s demographics, accessibility, and ongoing area improvements further support long-term value.
The sale includes the real estate along with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment associated with the restaurant operations. A detailed inventory is available upon request. This turnkey opportunity is ideal for a buyer looking to acquire a fully equipped hospitality asset with an additional leased building in a desirable and improving Northern Kentucky location.
Additional information, including financial details and the full equipment list, will be provided to qualified parties following the execution of a confidentiality agreement.
The main building offers substantial square footage with high ceilings and an open layout that supports a variety of restaurant or retail concepts. The commercial kitchen is fully equipped with essential equipment including ventilation, cooking appliances, refrigeration, freezers, prep stations, and sanitation areas. The bar area is also outfitted with draft systems, refrigeration, and serving equipment. Point-of-sale systems and technology are already installed throughout the space. In addition to the restaurant, the property includes a separate flex building that is currently leased to a commercial tenant, creating an existing income stream while also offering flexibility for owner-user needs.
The site provides on-site surface parking along with an expanded sidewalk area that can accommodate outdoor seating, enhancing the property’s appeal for hospitality use. The combination of a fully built-out restaurant space and an additional income-producing building makes this a unique offering for buyers seeking both operational readiness and investment upside.
Adding meaningful upside, the lower level offers significant build-out potential: plumbing and electric are already roughed in, a large walk-in cooler is in place, and a garage door is suitable for a separate street-level entrance. With further build-out, a buyer could nearly double usable square footage for a second concept, private events, or expanded production, without new shell construction. The fully equipped bar, anchored by a 20-tap draft system, lends itself to a craft beer and bourbon program. Additional growth levers include extended dayparts, catering, and private dining. The seller is committed to a smooth transition and will provide training to support operational continuity, and the active liquor license is transferable to a qualified buyer subject to state ABC approval.
The property is located in an established and growing Northern Kentucky submarket, minutes from downtown Cincinnati. The area is known for its strong residential base, quality schools, and vibrant business districts. The site offers excellent visibility and accessibility along a key retail corridor with easy access to major roadways. The surrounding area continues to see investment through streetscape improvements and new commercial and residential developments. Located within a designated entertainment district, the property benefits from strong walkability and outdoor dining potential, supported by a mix of local restaurants, retail, and service businesses that draw both residents and visitors from across the river.
This asset is well-positioned for continued restaurant use but also offers flexibility for other retail, office, or hospitality concepts. The infrastructure, equipment package, and dual-building setup provide multiple options for an owner-operator or investor. The location’s demographics, accessibility, and ongoing area improvements further support long-term value.
The sale includes the real estate along with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment associated with the restaurant operations. A detailed inventory is available upon request. This turnkey opportunity is ideal for a buyer looking to acquire a fully equipped hospitality asset with an additional leased building in a desirable and improving Northern Kentucky location.
Additional information, including financial details and the full equipment list, will be provided to qualified parties following the execution of a confidentiality agreement.
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey ~8,250 SF building on two levels, plus a separate 1,040 SF flex building — real estate included. FIRST FLOOR (~4,125 SF): fully built-out restaurant and bar with dramatic 14.5' ceilings, full commercial kitchen, full bar with a 20-tap draft system, complete line equipment, and Toast POS. BASEMENT (~4,125 SF): plumbing and electric already roughed in, a large walk-in cooler, and a garage door that can serve as a separate street-level entrance — strong build-out potential for a second concept, private events, production/catering, or back-of-house. The separate 1,040 SF flex building is leased to a month-to-month tenant, providing income offset with the flexibility to reclaim the space for owner use. Set on a 0.406-acre site with 20 on-site parking spaces in a walkable DORA entertainment district, with sidewalk frontage ideal for outdoor seating. Active liquor license in place, transferable to a qualified buyer subject to Kentucky ABC approval.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in an affluent, sought-after Northern Kentucky community within the Greater Cincinnati metro — minutes from downtown Cincinnati. The walkable, historic district draws steady neighborhood and destination traffic, supported by strong area demographics and high household incomes. The venue benefits from a full bar/liquor program and DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) status, allowing outdoor and district-wide enjoyment that drives foot traffic. An established local following and reputation provide a competitive moat versus newer entrants. The combination of a proven, equipped, fully licensed location — plus a lower level with significant build-out potential and included real estate — is rare in this trade area.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The standout opportunity is the 4,125 SF basement: already equipped with electric and a large walk-in cooler, and featuring a garage door that can open as a separate street-level entrance. With further build-out, this lower level could house a second concept or bar, a private-event and whiskey-dinner space, an expanded catering and production kitchen, or indoor-outdoor seating via the garage door — potential to roughly double usable square footage without new shell construction. On the main floor, an owner can extend into brunch and late-night, grow the bar program around the 20-tap system and a curated bourbon and whiskey selection, expand DORA outdoor seating, and build catering, private dining, and to-go revenue. Adding reservation systems plus an events coordinator furthers upside. The separate 1,040 SF flex building delivers ongoing month-to-month rental income, with the option to reclaim it for owner use. Strong demographics support premium pricing.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 9,300
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner transitioning to other interests.
- Transition Support
- The seller is committed to a smooth, confidential transition and will provide a comprehensive training period to ensure operational continuity — typically two weeks, with terms negotiable based on the buyer's experience. Training covers daily operations, opening and closing procedures, the Toast POS and inventory systems, the bar, kitchen workflow, ordering, scheduling, and staff management. The seller will facilitate introductions to established vendors, suppliers, and service providers, and help transfer key accounts and relationships. Existing management and trained kitchen and bar staff are assumed to remain in place, offering an incoming owner valuable continuity and institutional knowledge from day one. Documented systems, supplier accounts, and standard operating procedures convey with the sale. Whether you are a first-time owner-operator or an experienced restaurateur adding a location, the goal is a seamless handover.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing with qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2511001
- Listing Views
- 89
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