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470 Union Street

3289  sq ft

This unit in the West end of Aberdeen's granite mile is a prime two floor turn-key restaurant opportunity.

  • Monthly Rent:
    £2,500
  • Monthly Rates:
    £1,816
  • Fresh Start Relief:
    Yes
  • Location:
    West End

At a glance

Turn-key restaurant opportunity
High footfall area
West End location

Incentives

Empty shops grant

About

This unit comprises the basement (1,165 sq ft) and ground floors (2,124 sq ft) with a total area of 3,289 square feet. The unit currently has a restaurant fit out on the ground floor, which could easily be re-used or further developed. This includes a fully fitted kitchen with existing extractor and an open plan dining area with approximately 80 table covers. The basement has office facilities, storage, staff room and toilets.

The property's front entrance is fully glazed and opens directly onto Union Street, leading back into a spacious, long unit with rear access and bin storage just off Rose Street.

Effective from 1st April 2026, the annual Rateable Value according to the Scottish Assessors’ Association is £43,750.

Location

This unit is across the road from the Silver Fin Building, including the new office for 1,000 Shell staff, and the Capitol Building. Nearby shops include Starbucks, Caffé Nero, Aberdeen Whisky Shop, Jungle Berry, Sainsburys and Tesco Express. Local independent restaurants and cafes include Foodstory, Grape and Grain, and Café Moyo.

Aberdeen Train station and Bus Station on Guild Street, are a 15 minute walk away and plenty of local bus routes run along and across Union Street, offering easy access for commuters and pedestrians. The closest car park is Chapel Street multistorey car park, which is less than 5 minutes walk away. 

Additional Notes

If you are a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) you could also qualify for a Business Energy Scotland cash-back grant of up to £30,000 if you are installing energy efficiency or renewable heat measures.

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