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Highlights

  • Located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City neighborhood.
  • Historic building originally constructed in 1810.
  • Walkable urban location with access to transit and downtown amenities.
  • Positioned near Independence National Historical Park and Penn’s Landing.
  • Philadelphia Register of Historic Places designation.
  • Surrounded by established retail, dining, residential, and tourism activity.

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 3,133 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor 3,133 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Full Build-Out Now

1st Floor

Size
3,133 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

Property Facts

Total Space Available 3,133 SF
No. Units 21
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Mid-Rise
Building Size 18,800 SF
Year Built 1810

About the Property

Turnkey Restaurant & Brewery for Lease – Old City Philadelphia 117 Chestnut Street | 7,000+ SF | Liquor License Included A rare opportunity to lease a fully built-out restaurant and brewery in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, positioned to benefit from the continued transformation of the waterfront and the major Penn’s Landing redevelopment. This expansive 7,000+ SF turnkey space offers an established restaurant infrastructure designed to significantly reduce the time and capital required to open a new concept. The property features a liquor license, brewery infrastructure, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and an impressive 23-foot chef’s hood, providing an exceptional foundation for a restaurant, brewery, entertainment concept, or destination dining experience. Located at 117 Chestnut Street, the property sits within one of Philadelphia’s most historic and increasingly active neighborhoods, surrounded by residential growth, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and cultural destinations. The nearby Penn’s Landing redevelopment represents a major long-term investment in the waterfront, with the potential to further enhance pedestrian connectivity, visitation, and activity throughout the Old City corridor. Property Highlights 7,000+ SF turnkey restaurant/brewery Liquor license included Existing brewery infrastructure 23-foot chef’s hood Fully built-out commercial kitchen Large-scale restaurant footprint Prime Old City Philadelphia location Positioned near the future Penn’s Landing transformation Opportunity for restaurant, brewery, entertainment, or hospitality operators Take advantage of an existing restaurant infrastructure in one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic historic districts, while positioning your concept for the next chapter of Old City and the Penn’s Landing waterfront. 117 Chestnut Street — a rare turnkey opportunity in a location poised for continued growth. Full second-floor bar – ideal for private events Rear entrance, street visibility, and unbeatable location

Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Very drivable
80/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Moderately bikeable
60/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Chase Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
New York Sports Clubs
ACME
Starbucks
Chickie's & Pete's
Old Pine Community Center
Fat Tuesday
PNC Bank
Bank of America
  • Listing ID: 38072139

  • Date on Market: 2026-08-05

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 117 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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