176 ST. PAUL Street, St. Catharines (Downtown) - Business for Sale
176 ST. PAUL Street, St. Catharines (Downtown), Ontario, L2R3M2
This business in St. Catharines is for sale. It has been on the market 28 days, fresher than the St. Catharines average of 72 days.
Description
Exceptional turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines' vibrant culinary and entertainment district. Located on St. Paul Street near James, surrounded by acclaimed restaurants and nightlife in a walkable downtown recently ranked #9 on Time Out's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World for 2026. Major year-round traffic generators include the Meridian Centre, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, Brock University's Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts, downtown events and festivals, and Niagara's internationally recognized wine and culinary tourism industry. Purpose-designed for restaurant use and comprehensively rebuilt from the studs under permits and engineering, with Parker Architects involved from design through completion. Major infrastructure was upgraded, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas services and sprinkler system. The commercial kitchen and equipment package was professionally sourced through Advantage Restaurant Supply and selected specifically for the operation. The beautifully finished main level features an open commercial kitchen, dining room, custom bar, accessible washroom and seasonal front patio. A dedicated lower level provides private dining/event space, its own washrooms, prep and service areas, walk-in refrigeration and additional storage. Further lower-level space provides service/storage areas and a rear walkout. Currently licensed for 56 occupants on the main level plus 36 in the lower seating lounge, with a BYOW endorsement. Extensive commercial cooking, refrigeration, prep, bar and service equipment included. An outstanding opportunity to introduce a new concept without the substantial time and capital required to recreate a restaurant of this calibre. New lease to be negotiated with landlord. Liquor licensing subject to AGCO approval. (id:66096)
Property Details
- MLS®
- X13871104
- Property Type
- Business
- Business Type
- Restaurant
- Zoning
- C6 Downtown Traditional Main Street
- Frontage
- 21 ft
- Heating
- Forced air, Natural gas
- Cooling
- Fully air conditioned
- Listed
- 28 days ago
Services
- Water
- Municipal water
Features and services as supplied by the listing brokerage.
Market Timing
Extended: 28 days on market, against an average age of 72 days across the listings currently for sale in this city
This business in St. Catharines (Downtown) has been listed for 28 days, which is 44 days fresher than the city average of 72. Act while there is still low competition.
Location
Approximate location — exact address confirmed upon showing
Nearby Places
Neighbourhood profile (L2R)
This home lists at $179,900, about 2.9× the local median household income of $61,200.
Carrying it typically needs a household income of about $35,141 (20% down, 25-yr amortization, stress-tested) — within reach of the area median.
- Median household income
- $61,200
- Population
- 25,558
- Median age
- 40.4
- Owner / renter
- 50% / 50%
- Avg. household size
- 2.1
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (FSA L2R)
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$179,900
St. Catharines