Information Memorandum - 150 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
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01. Point of Interest 02. Point of View
Property Features 04. Property Particulars
05. Location
06. Sales Process
07. Appendices Floorplan Private Sale Process
On a strip that rarely lets an asset rest, skip the setup and step straight into service at Lygon’s most popular stretch of dining. Set across 130 sqm* of building on 161 sqm* of Commercial 1 land, the bones are proven, and the fit-out does the talking: existing kitchen, amenities in place, and rear access to keep operations flowing as smoothly as the wine list. It’s the kind of turnkey setup seasoned operators spend years waiting for — surrounded by the staying power of Old Palm Liquor, Bar Idda, and Nico’s, with foot traffic that doesn’t waver and a tram stop quite literally at the front door.
Offered with vacant possession, it’s ready to reopen, rebrand, or reimagine from day one — no downtime, no guesswork, just a venue that understands its role in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held dining strips. Logistically, you’re also only a kilometre from the train station, 900 m* to Sydney Road, and 500 m* to Brunswick Road.
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Surrounded by institutions.
To Jewel railway station.
On Lygon, vacancies are rarer than a quiet Saturday night here — and with the kitchen already firing, this one keeps downtime off the menu. Secure the setup, inherit the crowd, and serve from day one.
“Opportunities like this on Lygon Street are incredibly tightly held. With a full hospitality fit-out already in place and immediate access to consistent foot traffic, this is a rare chance for an operator to step straight into one of Melbourne’s most proven dining precincts without the usual lead time or capital outlay.”
With an interest in commerce and experience in construction management, Luca has both the creativity and practical problem-solving skills needed to cut it in this industry. Enthusiastic. Committed. Diligent. Having joined CVA in 2017, it was 2020 that saw him become a Sales and Leasing Executive. A role in which Luca is able to showcase his enthusiastic side, fixated on even the smallest of details which make all the difference in helping both developers and investors alike. It’s all of this that will keep you interested in working with him, well beyond the point at which your transaction concludes.
Anthony Comand | 0408 486 335 anthony.comand@cva.melbourne
“This is the definition of turnkey on Lygon — the hard work is done, the location is proven, and the next operator can walk in and start trading from day one.”
Curious, driven, and never without a strategy — Anthony Comand brings a fresh edge to Melbourne’s northern commercial scene. With a background in premium residential sales and fastmoving brand marketing, he knows how to win trust, negotiate smart, and keep things moving. Anthony thrives on the thrill of the deal but stays focused on what matters most: helping clients make confident decisions that stand the test of time. Straight-talker. Detail-digger. Big-picture thinker. If there’s value to uncover, he’ll find it — and make sure you’re the first to know.
50 Lygon Street, Brunswick East is improved with a character-filled hospitality space that blends raw industrial elements with a flexible, open-plan layout. The ground floor presents as a stripped-back frontof-house environment featuring exposed painted brick, overhead timber beams, built-in bench seating, and an existing bar structure, offering a strong foundation for an incoming occupier to create a tailored venue concept. While not currently presented as a fully fitted or operational space, the property retains existing kitchen infrastructure, amenities, and back-of-house areas, providing a practical base for reestablishment. Rear access and a service courtyard further support operational functionality, making the asset well suited to operators seeking a venue they can reposition and activate to their own specification.
The upper level further enhances the offering with additional rooms and character features that may support office, storage, private dining, administration, or complementary venue uses, subject to an occupier’s requirements. Combined with the existing fit-out, the overall improvements present a versatile and tightly held hospitality asset with immediate utility in one of Melbourne’s most established dining precincts.
Title particulars
Certificate of Title — Volume 5477 Folio 264
Lot 1 TP610931
Lot 2 TP610931
Zoning Commercial 1 Zone (CIZ)
Planning Overlays
Municipality
Development Contributions Plan Overlay - Schedule 1 (DCPO1)
Design And Development Overlay - Schedule 19 (DDO19)
Heritage Overlay (HO440)
Parking Overlay - Precinct 1 (PO1)
Special Building Overlay - Schedule 2 (SBO2)
City of Merri-bek
All signs point to: Lygon Street.
Lygon Street, Brunswick East is a prominent and bustling commercial and retail thoroughfare, situated within one of Melbourne’s well-regarded suburbs. Here are some notable aspects and benefits of buying property in this area:
Proven hospitality destination:
Lygon Street is one of Melbourne’s most recognised dining and lifestyle corridors, giving new operators the advantage of opening in a location that already draws consistent customer attention. For a business owner, that means less time educating the market and more time building on an address people already know, trust, and actively visit. It is the kind of strip where the street itself helps support the brand from day one.
Surrounded by established operators:
Being positioned among respected venues such as Old Palm Liquor, Bar Idda, and Nico’s strengthens the appeal of the location and reinforces the quality of the surrounding trade environment. For a new business, neighbouring operators create a sense of destination and help generate repeat visitation from customers already choosing the precinct for food, drinks, and social occasions. This kind of surrounding amenity gives incoming operators confidence that they are joining a proven and tightly held hospitality pocket.
Strong foot traffic and passing exposure:
Lygon Street benefits from steady local trafic throughout the day and evening, supported by nearby residents, passing trade, and destination-based visitation. That exposure is particularly valuable for hospitality, retail, and service businesses that rely on visibility, spontaneity, and regular customer flow.
Excellent public transport and local connectivity:
With the tram virtually at the front door, along with close access to Jewel Station, Sydney Road, and Brunswick Road, the location is highly accessible for staff, customers, and operators alike. This ease of access broadens the venue’s catchment and supports convenience across lunch, dinner, and evening trade. For a growing business, connectivity like this can make the difference between a good location and one that consistently performs.
Immediate operational appeal:
A fully fitted venue with existing kitchen infrastructure, amenities, and rear access significantly reduces the time, cost, and uncertainty involved in launching a new operation. Instead of starting from scratch, an incoming operator can focus on branding, staffing, and service delivery while leveraging the practical improvements already in place. That level of readiness is especially attractive on a tightly held strip where opportunities to step straight into trade are increasingly rare.
All signs point to: Brunswick East.
Brunswick East is a strong place to do business because it sits within an inner-north catchment that already supports active retail, hospitality, and mixed-use trade. Merri-bek’s community profile identifies Lygon Street in Brunswick East as one of the municipality’s established commercial areas, which matters for operators who benefit from existing customer awareness and a precinct people already associate with dining, shopping, and local activity.
It also offers the kind of customer base and precinct momentum that helps businesses build traction. Merri-bek’s 2025 precinct profiles show Brunswick East Activity Centre recorded strong growth in recent years, including 21% population growth from 2019 to 2024 and 167% dwelling growth over the same period, pointing to a denser and expanding local catchment. For hospitality, retail, and service operators, that translates to more nearby residents, more repeat visitation, and a larger built-in audience within walking distance.
Just as importantly, Brunswick East combines neighbourhood character with practical accessibility. The suburb is about 5 km from Melbourne’s CBD, and Merri-bek notes the municipality is served by major tram and rail connections as well as key arterial roads. That mix of inner-city proximity, public transport access, and established commercial identity makes Brunswick East especially attractive for businesses that rely on convenience, visibility, and steady local trade rather than destination traffic alone.
Private Sale Process
At CVA, we are dedicated to providing a professional and transparent experience throughout the private sale process.
To ensure clarity and fairness, we have outlined the key steps below, allowing prospective purchasers to fully understand the process when submitting an offer.
1. Submitting Offers
Offers can be submitted at any point during the private sale period, as there is no fixed closing date. We recommend that all interested parties submit their strongest offer using the provided documentation, ensuring all fields are completed and the form is signed. Once submitted, your offer will be promptly presented to the vendor for consideration.
2. Review Process
Upon receipt, all offers are carefully reviewed by the vendor. We will communicate any feedback or decisions regarding your offer in a timely manner. Unlike auctions or formal Expressions of Interest campaigns, the private sale allows the vendor the flexibility to accept, negotiate, or decline offers at their discretion as they are received.
3. Contract and Settlement
Should your offer be accepted, a formal contract of sale will be prepared. At this stage, a deposit may be required to secure the property. The agreed terms of the contract, including the settlement period, will then be finalised between the buyer and vendor.
We strive to maintain open communication and provide professional guidance throughout the private sale process, ensuring a seamless experience for all parties involved.
