Kinrise is looking for a restaurant and bar operator for the Grade II* listed Martins Bank Building in Liverpool.
The developer has appointed CBRE to find a tenant for the building’s historic and ornate 10,000 sq ft banking hall on the ground floor, in addition to 3,025 sq ft of space at lower ground floor.
The restaurant will complement the 135,000 sq ft of Grade A offices and community-focused areas Kinrise is delivering on the building’s upper floors, which is due to re-open to the public in late 2024.
Kinrise is also looking for a tenant for a 500 sq ft coffee shop that leads directly onto Exchange Square.
Sam Lawson Johnston, co-founder of Kinrise, said; “We are excited to unveil our vision for the flagship restaurant at Martins, a space that we envision will cement Liverpool’s position on the culinary world stage. We are looking to secure a leading restaurateur who will create something special, a unique dining experience that will protect the heritage of the building through exemplary design, service and respect for its continuing legacy.
“The selected hospitality brand will help service the future businesses based in the building, alongside the wider general public as a new cultural destination for the city.”
Nick Huddleston, associate director, operational real estate at CBRE, added: “As one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks, Martins Bank Building presents a unique opportunity for an ambitious bar restaurant operator to create a nationally acclaimed destination within the grand banking hall. The artisan coffee unit opportunity will form a key component of the offering too, leading directly onto Exchange Square. We anticipate significant demand for this space and are excited to engage with interested parties.”
