The space

With expansive three-shop window frontage to Twin Street, this striking heritage tenancy offers incredible visibility just moments from the buzz of Rundle Mall.

Original features including Baltic pine floorboards, 5.2-metre (approx.) ceilings, industrial pendant lighting, a mezzanine level and a character-filled bluestone basement provide the perfect foundation for a memorable dining or retail destination. A timber staircase leads to the generous basement full of potential. Ideal for a café, wine bar, or distinctive retail concept, the space combines scale with personality to create a true city destination.

For those in the know, the underground level recalls the vibe of Renew graduate Hellbound’s original Rundle Street basement, an intimate setting that helped launch one of Adelaide’s most talked-about bars. With that precedent, this is a rare opportunity to create the next iconic venue that captures the city’s attention.

The location

Positioned within the historic Gay’s Arcade and connected to the iconic Adelaide Arcade, this address sits within one of the city’s most character-rich retail precincts. The arcades connect directly to Rundle Mall, one of Australia’s busiest pedestrian shopping strips. You’ll be surrounded by a great mix of Renew Adelaide concepts and local favourites including kitsch connoisseur Frida Las Vegas, independent publishing powerhouse Pink Shorts Press, craft and stationery haven PAPER SCISSORS WOOL and slow fashion studio Ást Atelier. The location offers plenty of opportunity for collaboration with this thriving creative community!

The location also benefits from strong weekend and late-night trade thanks to nearby dining, retail and city events, helping extend trading potential beyond standard retail hours.

Plus, with rare direct frontage onto Twin Street, the space gains extra visibility and the opportunity to capture both street traffic and arcade browsers.

Who you are

We’re looking for a concept that embraces the character of this historic space and creates a destination within Gay’s Arcade.

With its dramatic ceiling height, mezzanine and bluestone basement, the tenancy would lend itself beautifully to a stylish wine bar, a café, a boutique retail experience or a day-to-night concept. It could also support a mixed-use or shared model, perfect for collaborators who want to combine making, showing, and selling under one (very tall) roof. There is also a possibility to split the tenancies into separate spaces, subject to approval.

If you’ve been dreaming up a concept that deserves a memorable, character-filled location, this is the space to bring it to life. We want to hear from those ready to make something truly special in the heart of Adelaide CBD.

Love the space but isn’t right for you?

We’d love to hear about your concept and what kind of space you’re looking for. Share them with us via our expression of interest form here.