313 Front St

Welcome to Belleville's premiere, café, pub, & performance space. This 60-seat cafe is known Upfront Café & Pub, a fully licensed live music venue & cozy pub atmosphere. Over 2000 sf., with an additional 30 patio seats from May to October. A welcoming place to relax, have a beer, coffee, pastry, snack, or listen to music. Turnkey setup: elevated stage, pro sound, lighting, bar seating & fixtures. Strong loyal brand of music lovers. Prime downtown location w/character & charm. To convert to a full restaurant, the install of a commercial kitchen is required. Includes Commercial Stainless Steel: Dishwasher/Warming Oven/Sink & Sprayer (2 compartments), Chest Freezer 4', wire shelving units filled w/dishware, appliances, tablecloths & restaurant supplies. There are 3 new bathrooms, 1 wheelchair accessible, built 2024. A storeroom adjacent to the kitchen could easily be converted into additional comm space, w/walkout to parking for 6 cars. Office accessible to storeroom or hallway behind bathrooms. New heat pump 2025, wiring & plumbing completely re-done 2017. Chattels: LG beer fridge bar fridge, 2 draft coolers, pastry display fridge & mini fridge, 16 ft L-shaped oak bar w/brass rail has built-in shelving. An 8 ft. counter on wheels completes the service area. Behind the counter are additional workspaces built-in sinks, a commercial Bunn coffee maker, LG microwave & small appliances. Furniture, transferrable license & social media account incl. Detailed list upon request. Financial statements after a showing, w/a signed NDA. The owner of this successful business is considering retiring. It is open now for many special events. The space would be rented for $2k+ utilities for 1st 3 mos, $2,5k + for 2nd 3 mos, 3k + for next 6, $3.5k year. Plenty of public parking, along the Riverfront Trail. Private events, merch or extended hours. Ideal for hospitality pros, artists, or investors seeking a passion driven business. For full Chattel List & floor plans, contact your Realtor.