Positioned within the breath-taking heritage surrounds of the Grafton Regional Gallery, this is a truly unique opportunity to establish a café destination unlike any other in the Clarence Valley. Surrounded by manicured gardens, historic architecture and one of regional NSW’s most celebrated cultural destinations, the opportunity offers far more than a traditional hospitality lease — it offers the chance to become part of the artistic and social fabric of Grafton.

Centred around historic Prentice House (circa 1880), the Gallery precinct seamlessly blends heritage charm with contemporary cultural activation. Following the Gallery’s significant redevelopment in 2021, the café and commercial kitchen facilities were completely transformed, presenting a genuine walk-in opportunity ready for an ambitious operator to bring their vision to life. The opportunity includes a fully fitted commercial kitchen, dedicated preparation area and servery, together with indoor and outdoor dining furniture already in place.

The Grafton Regional Gallery has emerged as a major cultural anchor within the Clarence Valley, welcoming more than 53,000 visitors during the 2024/25 financial year alone. Its dynamic calendar of exhibitions, Jacaranda Festival activations, touring shows and community events creates consistent visitation from locals, tourists, artists and creatives throughout the year.

This is not a conventional café opportunity. The successful operator will embrace the heritage character and creative energy of the precinct, while working collaboratively alongside the Gallery Director and onsite team to enhance the visitor experience and cultural activation of the space. The opportunity lends itself to a passionate hospitality operator capable of cultivating a venue rich in atmosphere, warmth and personality.

Opportunities of this calibre — combining cultural significance, captive visitation and a fully improved hospitality offering — are exceptionally rare within the regional market.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Natasha Hillery of NJW Commercial on 0478 705 466.