69 – 71 Light Square

by | Sep 5, 2024

Cafe atrium showing paved courtyard, tables and seats, plants and cafe entrance.

Rent-free atrium hospitality space available in Adelaide’s CBD!

Cafe atrium showing paved courtyard, tables and seats, plants and cafe entrance.

Got a hospitality concept you’re ready to trial in the city? Check out this old-world-meets-new gem on Light Square!

The space

This beautiful atrium cafe is located in the foyer of an airy Light Square community housing apartment with 100+ residents, offering plenty of all-day foot traffic and a diverse, engaged micro-neighbourhood! The space comes complete with a hospitality fitout including a grease trap, stone benchtop counter with tiled front, exhaust fan (no stovetop), tiled backsplash, display fridge, dishwash and handwash basins and stainless steel fridges.

The cafe offers heritage charm with modern conveniences, giving you the best of both worlds. The building features a stunning stone frontage with secure fob entry, and is equipped with 2 x reverse cycle air conditioning units. There is access to common toilets (including an accessible toilet) and an atrium with a gorgeous community-managed garden.

The location

Located on bustling Light Square, this space is right next door to ILA – this venue and surrounding public space are a hive of activity especially during key arts festivals including Illuminate and Adelaide Fringe, with Light Square slated for redesign over the coming years. The location puts you in close proximity to the student bustle of TAFE SA and Adelaide College of the Arts, as well as surrounding student accommodation, backpackers hostels and corporate offices.

Who you are

We’re seeking a hospitality operator who can bring this beautiful cafe to life by day and become part of the beating heart of this community. Do you have a cafe concept like Renew Adelaide graduates POGO Coffee Roasters or our exciting upcoming hole-in-the-wall Homeboy? Perhaps it’s a witchy teahouse like Three of Cups or you’re slinging donuts like Holy Addiction? We’d love to hear from you!

Space details

  • 69 - 71 Light Square
  • Hospitality
  • 90sqm (approx)
    • Located in entrance of residential apartment building
    • Atrium with community garden
    • 3-phase power
    • Secure fob entry
    • Air conditioning
    • Exhaust fan
    • Display fridge and stainless steel fridges
    • Stone benchtop counter with tiled front
    • Hand wash and dish wash basins
    • Common toilets
    • Heritage stone frontage
    • Internal mural

  • Thursday 19 September @ 4pm
    Thursday 26 September @ 12pm

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  • Sunday 6 October @ 11.59pm
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For tips on what to include your application, check out our application guide.

Frequently asked questions

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How does the Renew Adelaide program work?

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We partner with property owners and agents to offer rent-free spaces to emerging businesses, allowing them to test their concept in the Adelaide CBD. You can read more about our program on the how it works page.

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How long is the rent-free period?

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This differs with each space but the minimum term is a 30-day rolling licence. This means the licence continues each month, up until you or the lessor chooses to end the licence, giving 30 days notice. In some cases, we can negotiate a fixed rent-free period with our property partner anywhere up to 12 months, depending on your concept and the property owner’s goals.

Q

What is the benefit of being on the Renew program?

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In addition to the rent-free space, Renew Adelaide acts as a support system for new ventures and can help in areas you might not have experience in – whether it’s budgeting, marketing, visual merchandising or legal. Becoming a Renew Adelaide venture also provides you with greater exposure through our marketing channels.

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How do I apply for this space?

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If you’re interested in this space, we recommend you come along to an inspection to ask any questions you might have. From there, you can submit an application form via our website. Visit how to apply for full details on the application process.

Q

Can I apply without an inspection?

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We strongly encourage you to attend an inspection, however, if you’re unable to attend you can still apply. If you are successful in progressing to the next stage of the application process we can arrange a private inspection.

Q

I’ve missed the application deadline, can I still apply?

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If you see a space online but have missed the application deadline, it’s best to reach out to us to see if we’re still able to accept your application. Please be mindful we may be far along in the application process and may not be able to accept late applications. To avoid disappointment, please sign up to our mailing list on our website to be notified when new properties are available.

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.

Need further information?

For more information about the Renew Adelaide program and the application process head to Who we are and How it works. If you have further questions we’re always happy to chat with you at the inspection or you can get in touch with us via the form below.

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