Turnkey Landmark Bar And Restaurant Downtown Utica, IL - Near Starved Rock!
"Historic 1874 Freestanding Building - Full Bar With Rotating Draft Beer System - Fully Equipped Kitchen - Upstairs Event Space - Beer Garden"
Rare opportunity to acquire or lease a fully equipped bar and restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Utica, IL!
Located in a landmark 1874 masonry corner building, formerly Duffy's Tavern, this distinctive property combines 150+ years of history and a prime tourist destination, plus an extensive bar and restaurant build-out.
Extensively renovated in 2019, the ~4,448 sqft property features exposed brick, high ceilings, historic architectural details, a beautiful full-service bar, 24-tap draft beer system, inviting dining areas, an upstairs event space and fully equipped commercial kitchen, plus a full basement with coolers, freezers and storage space. Its prominent corner location, distinctive rounded turret, and vintage character create an atmosphere difficult to duplicate!
3 Options To Acquire This Impressive Bar And Restaurant
1. Buy The Property - $850,000; historic freestanding building; draft system, FF&E, build-out, trade name, goodwill included
2. Buy The Business Assets - $99,000; draft system, FF&E, build-out, trade name, goodwill included and a new lease at $6,500/mth
3. Lease Fully Equipped - $6,500/mth; modified gross lease with FF&E included in the rent (landlord owned); terms negotiable
Own A Piece Of History
Own a landmark 1874 masonry bar and restaurant building in the heart of historic downtown Utica. Formerly a longtime neighborhood tavern, this distinctive 150+ year-old corner building combines historic charm with modern bar and restaurant infrastructure.
Offers an owner-operator or investor the opportunity to acquire a fully equipped hospitality property in one of Illinois' most popular tourist destinations.
A chance to own the building, control your location and build equity rather than pay rent.
Keep The Current concept or Bring Your Own
The flexible layout and existing infrastructure accommodate numerous bar and restaurant concepts with minimal additional build-out.
Continue a craft beer taproom or introduce your own bar & grill, gastropub, brewpub, wine bar, family restaurant or other hospitality concept!
Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please click on the orange Contact Broker button on the right to complete the Buyer Profile form. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
Listed by EatZ & Associates/EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
