Description

LOCATION

Glasgow is Scotland’s most populous city, with a population of approximately 650,000 persons. The city boasts 6 principal universities and colleges, with a student population of over 185,000 students from 140 countries.

Secession is at the heart of Glasgow’s West End, in the prime affluent student and professional location, on Great Western Road, virtually adjacent to Kelvinbridge Underground. There are many complimentary bars and restaurants within the immediate area.

The property is very close to the Glasgow University’s campus. The property is on Great Westen Road voted the third “coolest” street in the world in 2022.

DESCRIPTION

Secession is part of Webster’s Theatre and Venue. Webster’s is the former Lansdowne Parish Church, constructed around 1863.

The property and title has been split. The Webster’s Theatre has been leased to the Stand Comedy Club, who will relocate to the venue from their anticipated occupation date of September 2025. 

Secession is formed within a clearly defined part of the property, which is being separated.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Secession Bar

Delightful bar/cocktail bar and restaurant, seating approximately 50 persons, with a snug area to the rear, seating a further 15-20 persons. There is an ornate bar servery with many traditional architectural features.

Accessible Toilet

Customer Toilet 2

Beer Cellar

Kitchen

Commercial kitchen, fully fitted with commercial catering equipment.

FIRST FLOOR

Principle Function Room

There is a large function room with a capacity for approximately 60 persons, which is a very popular wedding and function venue.

Meeting Room/Private Dining Room

There is a separate meeting room/private dining room for 22 persons.

Ladies Toilets

Gent’s Toilets

Store Room

EXTERNAL

Beer Garden

There is an external beer garden area to the front with seating for approximately 20 persons.

RATEABLE VALUE

The premises are currently assessed as a single entity. Upon the lease of the property, the premises will be separately assessed for rating purposes.

SERVICES

We understand that the premises are connected to all mains services, including gas, drainage and electricity. Heating is from a gas fired central heating system. The services between the buildings are separately metered.  The tenant will be liable for a service charge fixed at £3,000 per annum for building insurance and fabric maintenance. The tenant will be liable for all utility costs and internal maintenance.

PREMISES LICENCE

At present, there is a single premises licence over the entire property. An application is to be lodged to provide a separate premises licence for Secession.

EPC

An EPC is available upon request.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare opportunity to occupy a prime west end asset, which is fitted and ready to trade.

The property is being let fully furnished and equipped on a 24 month lease. After 24 months, the lease can be terminated by either party at 3 months’ notice. The short-term nature of the lease is to allow for potential redevelopment works to enhance the access to the upper floor which may take place at a future date, subject to consents.

PRICING

The property is available on a 2 year licence to occupy. Rental offers over £25,000 per annum are sought. In addition, there is a fixed service charge fee of £3,000 per annum The rent will include the use of the furnishings and equipment. There is no premium payment.

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 conduct due diligence not only on our client but also on any purchasers or occupiers.  Once an offer has been accepted, the prospective purchaser(s)/occupier(s) will need to provide, as a minimum, proof of identity and residence and proof of funds for the purchase before the transaction can proceed.

Floor Plans

• Secession Bar

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Dataroom

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