250 m² Commercial space in Woodbridge Island

Beachfront Restaurant Space available on Woodbridge Island.

Previously called St Elmos, then called The Beach Tavern, Currently Called Beach Blanc, this is a favorable large space that historically as always been a RestaurantBar.

PRIME WATERFRONT RESTAURANT BAR SPACE TO LET WOODBRIDGE ISLAND, MILNERTON

Shop 2 | 252m² Garage | Available 1 June 2026 | From R110,000 pm

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Rarely does a space like this come to market. Situated on the iconic Woodbridge Island in Milnerton, this is a waterfront restaurant and bar premises with real pedigree previously operating as a successful sports bar and restaurant, and most recently as a pizzeria. The bones are excellent, the location is exceptional, and the licences are in place. All thats missing is your concept.

This is offered as a whitegrey box rental meaning you take the infrastructure, the licences, and the location, and bring your vision. Whether thats a craft beer sports bar, a casual waterfront bistro, a pizza and cocktail concept, or an upscale dining destination, this space is ready to be shaped.

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THE SPACE

At 252m² of interior trading floor plus a double garagestoreroom, this unit is substantial without being overwhelming. The layout flows naturally between a main trading floor, a dedicated kitchen and pizza preparation zone, a terracepergola area for outdoor seating, and back-of-house facilities that most operators would spend years building from scratch.

The kitchen comes with pizza oven infrastructure already in place. Theres a walk-in cold room, a walk-in deep freeze, dry storage, a liquor store, and a soda fountain station. The electrical supply is three-phase with multiple dedicated circuits. Gas provisions, commercial extraction, and full plumbing are all already run. A concealed speaker system is wired throughout. The ablution facilities staff, male and female are existing and functional.

The outdoor terrace adds a dimension that few Cape Town restaurant spaces can offer: genuine waterfront ambiance with a sense of arrival that brands itself.

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THE LICENCES A SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGE

Obtaining a liquor licence in the Western Cape is a lengthy, expensive, and uncertain process often taking 12 to 24 months and costing tens of thousands of rands with no guarantee of success. This space comes with a valid liquor licence and food premises licence already in place. For any serious operator, this alone represents exceptional value and dramatically reduces your time-to-open and your risk exposure.

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THE LOCATION

Woodbridge Island is one of Cape Towns best-kept secrets a mixed-use island precinct in Milnerton with a genuine community feel, strong repeat patronage, and excellent accessibility. You are 7km from the Cape Town CBD, minutes from Century City and Canal Walk, and on easy reach of the N1 and N7. The precinct draws residents, marina users, cyclists, and tourists year-round. On-site parking is available, removing one of the biggest friction points for Cape Town diners.

The waterfront setting creates an atmosphere that no inland strip mall can replicate. Sunset trade is particularly strong in this precinct.

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PROS WHY THIS SPACE MAKES SENSE

Licences in place Liquor and food licences ready to transfer. Saves 1224 months and significant cost

Established location Proven trading history as a sports bar and restaurant. The market already knows this address

Substantial infrastructure Walk-in cold room, deep freeze, pizza oven base, 3-phase electrical, gas, full plumbing, speaker system. Significant capex already sunk by previous tenants

Waterfront setting Ambiance, foot traffic and word-of-mouth that an inland space cannot offer

Generous size 252m² interior plus garage gives room to grow, accommodate events, and manage peak covers comfortably

Outdoor terrace Existing pergola structure creates an al fresco dining zone

Parking On-site parking within the precinct removes a key barrier for diners

Accessible Strong highway access and proximity to high-density residential nodes Milnerton, Parklands, Century City

Flexible concept potential Sports bar, fine dining, casual bistro, craft beer venue, pizzeria, or hybrid concept all viable

Whitegrey box offering Fit out to your brand without paying for someone elses dcor

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CONS BE CLEAR-EYED BEFORE YOU SIGN

Maintenance required The space needs work before trading. Budget for a refurbishment period and factor this into your pre-opening cost planning. Negotiate a rent-free fit-out period with the landlord

Rental quantum At R110,000month excluding utilities, this is a meaningful fixed cost. Your concept needs to generate strong weekly turnover to service the rent comfortably. Ensure your financial modelling is conservative

Utility costs are additional Water and electricity are billed separately via the Body Corporate. For a commercial kitchen, these costs can be material budget carefully

Body Corporate rules apply Woodbridge Island is a managed precinct. Signage, alterations, and external changes all require Body Corporate approval in addition to landlord consent. Allow time in your planning for this process

Minimum 2-year commitment This is not a short-term or pop-up opportunity. You need confidence in your concept and your trading projections before committing

Pergola condition The existing pergola has been flagged as requiring attention. Clarify the current state and responsibility before signing

Licence transfer process While the licences exist, the formal transfer to a new operator still requires a regulatory process. Engage a liquor licence attorney early to understand the timeline

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THE BOTTOM LINE

This is the kind of space that experienced hospitality operators recognise immediately: a proven location, existing infrastructure, critical licences in hand, and a waterfront setting that creates natural demand. The maintenance requirement is real but manageable and in a market where finding a licenced, well-located, substantially fitted restaurant space is genuinely difficult, the right operator will see the value clearly.

Viewing strictly by appointment.

All information provided in good faith. Licence transfer subject to regulatory process. Prospective tenants to conduct independent due diligence. E&OE.