Raftery's Bar & Lounge

HPS Real Estate are delighted to present to the marketthis landmark licensed premises in Craughwell, Co. Galway.

Raftery’s Bar & Lounge, situated in the heart of Craughwell village, is anextensive licensed premises comprising the main building of approx. 6,000 sq.ft. together with an adjoining building of 1,532.44 sq. ft. (currently letunder a commercial lease).

Note: All measurements are approximate and subject to confirmation by anengineer.

The main building comprises a traditional bar and lounge, a fully equippedcommercial kitchen, smoking area, toilets, ample storage, and staff facilities.Overhead, there is generous residential accommodation extending to sixbedrooms.

The premises is being sold as is, with all contents included. This features afull restaurant fit-out, a fully operational commercial kitchen, and allassociated fixtures and fittings. Importantly, the publican’s licence has beenmaintained and remains active, ensuring the buyer can immediately recommencetrading.

Adjoining the main premises is a 1,532.44 sq. ft. commercial building currentlylet under a lease, generating immediate rental income. To the rear, theproperty includes a number of stone-built outbuildings, a large gravel carpark, and an adjoining garden, all offering clear redevelopment potential.

The site enjoys full road frontage to both the front and rear, with a privateroadway connecting them along the side of the property. The entire property hasbeen kept fully up to date with current requirements.

With part of the property already producing income, the hospitality space innear turnkey condition, overhead accommodation available, and a largevillage-centre site with future development options, this is an exceptionalopportunity. Notably, Raftery’s Bar & Lounge enjoyed strong turnover priorto its recent closure.

Craughwell is a thriving and fast-growing village in south Co. Galway,benefiting from its strategic location and excellent connectivity:

Galway City – approx. 25 minutes’ drive via the M6 motorway.

Oranmore – just 15 minutes away, a major commuter hub with rail links toDublin.

Loughrea – approx. 10 minutes, offering a full range of retail and serviceamenities.

Athenry – approx. 12 minutes, where a major new advanced manufacturing facilityis currently under development, set to bring significant employment andeconomic growth to the area.

Craughwell itself is well served by shops, schools, sports facilities, and atrain station on the Galway–Limerick line, making it highly accessible for bothlocals and visitors.

Key Features

- Landmark licensed premises in the centre of Craughwell village

- Adjoining commercial building extending to 1,532.44 sq. ft., currently letand income producing

- Publican’s licence maintained and fully active

- Property sold as is with all contents included

- Full restaurant fit-out and fully operational commercial kitchen in place

- Overhead residential accommodation with six bedrooms

- Stone-built outbuildings, large gravel car park, and garden withredevelopment potential

- Near turnkey condition with proven historic turnover

- Fully up to date with all current requirements

- Excellent location close to Galway City, Oranmore, Loughrea, and Athenry

For further property particulars, please contact Ryan Hanly, Managing Director,HPS Real Estate.

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