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Listed by Adrian Mekli • Blair Blanchard Stapleton Ltd.
$ 5,000
Active
32 Hess Street S Hamilton, ON L8P 3N1
2,253 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Building Only
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 2,253 sqft
MLS Listing ID 40800536
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,253
Property Sub-Type Building Only
Source Cornerstone
Property Description
Formerly home to a well-known live music venue and bar, this fully rebuilt space presents a rare opportunity to secure a move-in-ready premises within one of Hamilton's most active entertainment districts.
The property features a large, licensed patio, along with substantial recent capital investment. Over the past year, the space has been completely reconstructed with permits, including new HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, lighting, washrooms, and code-compliant life-safety upgrades. The result is a modern, efficient building envelope that significantly reduces upfront tenant capital requirements.
Multiple entrances provide excellent operational flexibility, allowing for controlled access, segmented uses, or future reconfiguration. The layout readily supports continued hospitality use but is equally well-suited for conversion to retail, experiential concepts, or hybrid formats.
Hess Village continues to benefit from increased foot traffic, nightlife density, and spillover activity driven by major events occurring downtown. The area has evolved beyond late-night use into a broader entertainment and lifestyle destination, supporting longer operating hours and diverse business models.
Ideal Uses Include:
Speakeasy or intimate cocktail lounge
Sports bar or premium pub concept
Cocktail bar / wine bar
Experiential or destination retail
The property features a large, licensed patio, along with substantial recent capital investment. Over the past year, the space has been completely reconstructed with permits, including new HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, lighting, washrooms, and code-compliant life-safety upgrades. The result is a modern, efficient building envelope that significantly reduces upfront tenant capital requirements.
Multiple entrances provide excellent operational flexibility, allowing for controlled access, segmented uses, or future reconfiguration. The layout readily supports continued hospitality use but is equally well-suited for conversion to retail, experiential concepts, or hybrid formats.
Hess Village continues to benefit from increased foot traffic, nightlife density, and spillover activity driven by major events occurring downtown. The area has evolved beyond late-night use into a broader entertainment and lifestyle destination, supporting longer operating hours and diverse business models.
Ideal Uses Include:
Speakeasy or intimate cocktail lounge
Sports bar or premium pub concept
Cocktail bar / wine bar
Experiential or destination retail
Location
Province ON
County Hamilton
Area 10 - Hamilton West
Zoning D3
Direction Corner of Hess and George
Rooms
Basement None
Kitchen 0
Interior
Fireplace No
Exterior
Lot Frontage 26.91
Lot Depth 119.5
Garage No
Building
Lot Description City Lot, High Traffic Area
Faces Corner of Hess and George
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Sewer (Municipal)
Water Municipal
Structure Type Stone
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 171430054
Ownership Freehold/None
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