Property Summary
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Area Sq ft: 638 sq ft
Property Description
122-130 London Rd Restaurant Space - St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1122-130 London Road is a prominently positioned restaurant and retail property located in the highly sought-after St Albans commercial district in Hertfordshire. Situated within an established retail parade on London Road, this urban commercial property offers an excellent opportunity for restaurant operators, takeaway businesses, cafés, or retail occupiers seeking strong visibility and consistent footfall in a thriving town centre environment.
The property comprises approximately 2,250 sq ft NIA arranged across two floors and includes available ground floor retail and restaurant accommodation extending to 638 sq ft. Constructed in 1960 with masonry construction, the building forms part of a well-established mixed-use retail parade and benefits from excellent frontage onto Watsons Walk and London Road.
Restaurant and Retail Space in St Albans
This versatile commercial unit is well suited to food and beverage operators, independent retailers, cafés, or quick-service restaurant concepts looking to establish themselves within one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable commuter towns. The surrounding area benefits from strong pedestrian activity, nearby residential neighbourhoods, and excellent transport connectivity.
The property currently accommodates established food operator Tops Pizza, reinforcing the location’s suitability for restaurant and takeaway businesses.
Key Features
Restaurant and retail accommodation in St Albans town centre
Ground floor commercial unit extending to 638 sq ft
Asking rent of £28,600 per annum
Fully Repairing and Insuring lease terms
Located within an established retail parade
High footfall and strong passing traffic
Prominent frontage onto Watsons Walk
Suitable for restaurant, café, takeaway, or retail use
On-street parking available nearby
Excellent transport links and commuter access
Masonry constructed building over two floors
Established urban commercial location
Connectivity and Transport
The property benefits from excellent accessibility within St Albans and the wider Hertfordshire region. St Albans City Railway Station is approximately 0.5 miles away, providing Thameslink services to London St Pancras International, London Blackfriars, Gatwick Airport, and Bedford.
London Road also provides convenient access to the B691 and surrounding arterial routes, connecting occupiers to the M25, A1(M), and wider South East motorway network. London Luton Airport is approximately 26 minutes away by car, while Heathrow Airport can be reached in around 37 minutes.
Local Area
St Albans is one of Hertfordshire’s most affluent and vibrant commuter cities, known for its strong retail offering, historic character, and excellent connectivity to London. London Road forms part of an active commercial corridor with a mix of independent retailers, national operators, restaurants, cafés, and professional services nearby.
The surrounding residential catchment and steady commuter footfall make this an attractive location for hospitality and retail operators seeking long-term business growth.
Available Accommodation
Ground Floor Retail/Restaurant Unit
Available Space: 638 sq ft
Use: Retail / Restaurant
Rent: £28,600 per annum
Lease Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Property Details
Property Type: Restaurant / Retail
Building Type: 3 Star Retail Restaurant
Address: 122-130 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1PQ
Total NIA: 2,250 sq ft
Floors: 2
Year Built: 1960
Location Type: Urban
Frontage: 124 ft on Watsons Walk
Tenure: Leasehold
Submarket: St Albans
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
