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| Beds | |
| Price | €1,500 / month |
| Property Type | |
| Size | 85 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Eircode | A67AK15 |
| Group Name | Dooley Poynton Auctioneers |
| Sales License Number | 001700 |
Description
RESTAURANT TO LET Formerly T/A Bates Nua Restaurant. MARKET STREET, 3 MARKET SQUARE, RATHDRUM, CO. WICKLOW, A67 AK15. Dooley Poynton Auctioneers are delighted to present “Bates Nua” Restaurant for lease. This quaint commercial property occupies a superb location on Market Square in Rathdrum located just off the main street behind the famous Cartoon Inn. This superb restaurant premises is integral to the history of Rathdrum, formerly a Coaching Inn, dating back to 1785. The property has featured in the filming of various movie productions including the acclaimed “Michael Collins”, “The Country Girls” and even a “Spice Girls music video”. This fully furnished restaurant facilitates approximately 52 covers. The property comprises of two main dining areas, a fully fitted restaurant kitchen and customer toilets. The property also features a block built shed to the rear allowing for additional storage space. Rathdrum is a renowned tourist destination with “Beyond the Trees”, Tree Top Walk & Slide at Avondale House & Forest Park. Rathdrum is also famed for being the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell, historically one of the greatest Irish statesmen. Rathdrum has seen a significant increase in population owed to the new residential developments in the locality. Rathdrum is only approx 1hr 10mins from Dublin City Centre. Rathdrum train station offers daily services to Dublin City Centre. RENT €1,500 Per Month Commercial Rates: €1,600 Approx Per Annum Lease Term: Flexible Apportionment Building Insurance: Payable by Tenant
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Reception Area (1.82m x 3.64m) The reception area of the restaurant features a coffee & bar area with under counter coolers, an ice machine and dishwasher, a La Scala commercial coffee machine, stainless steel sink unit, drinks fridge and music system. This is the control hub of the restaurant and features a service station with storage for menus and cutlery, etc. The area also features tiled and wooden flooring and steps to the seated dining area and steps up to the kitchen area. Restaurant Section (16.28m x 3.99m) The front dining area of the restaurant features slate tiled floors and can cater for approximately 28 covers. This section boasts original features with stone walls and an open fireplace with a solid fuel Blacksmith stove and the renowned poet’s Seamus Heaney corner. To the rear the second restaurant section features an additional 24 covers. This area features tongue and grooved flooring. There is access to the ladies and gent toilets as well as a pedestrian entrance that is wheelchair friendly. Toilet area: The ladies and Gents toilets are located to the rear of the restaurant. They consist of ladies toilets (1.47m x 1.93m) with 2 separate cubicles, 2 wash hand basins, mirror, tiled flooring and tiled walls to dado height. There is also a hand towel dispenser and an electric hand dryer. The gent’s toilet measures (3.60m x 1.47m) consisting of 1 cubicle, urinals, a vanity wash hand basin unit, mirror and hand dryer. There is tiled flooring and the walls are tiled to dado height. There is also a separate wheelchair accessible toilet. Kitchen (3.65m x 6.82m) This fully fitted commercial kitchen features anti-slip specialize kitchen flooring throughout. There is a double commercial sink unit, single commercial sink unit, ample open stainless-steel shelving as well as a stainless-steel domestic sink unit. The kitchen’s appliances consist of a Blue Seal gas hob with hot plate and Griddle, a Blue Seal six right gas hob, Blue Seal double basket deep fat fryer. Commercial stainless-steel extractor fan suppression system, a 6-drawer heated unit – freestanding, a plate warmer and Banmarie. There is a free-standing stainless-steel freezer as well as a selection of pots, pans, plates and glasses. Rear Storage Shed: (3.20m x 5.94m) The block build shed is located to the rear of the property. The shed is ideal for additional storage of stock and is plumbed for washing machine and dryer so ideal the restaurants laundry need. There is also a small mezzanine area for extra storage. Services: Mains water. Mains sewerage. Mains electricity. Gas cooking. Water is metered. Commercial Rates €1,600 per annum. Electric Heating.
BER Details
BER: Exempt
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Please follow Eircode A67AK15 for Directions
Viewing Details
Viewing is by appointment only with Eugene Dooley MIPAV MMCEPI REV please telephone 0872053633















Date created: Jan 9, 2026
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