The Cooperage

32-38 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RF

6,706 sq ft

Unique Historic Leisure Premises

Location

The subject property is located in a prominent location on Newcastle’s iconic Quayside. The property benefits from consistent passing trade throughout all hours of the day and excellent communication links with an abundance of local amenities in close proximity which include The Melia Hotel, Travelodge, Gino D’Acampo Restaurant, The House of Tides, The Hard Rock Café, The Dubliner and Aveika amongst numerous other local and national leisure operators. The Quayside walkway is also located to the south of the premises, providing access to a range of waterfront bars and restaurants.

Newcastle City Centre is approximately a 10 minute walk away from the subject property offering excellent transport and road links both nationally and internationally, with it’s principal access routes via the A1(M), A19 and A69. Newcastle International Airport lies 7 miles north west of the City Centre with Sunderland located 14 miles to the south east.

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Mainline Stations

Newcastle

5 mins
Manors

8 mins
Dunston

33 mins
MetroCentre

43 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

4425 mins
Amersham

4467 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

4482 mins
Broxbourne

4482 mins

Further Information

Rates Payable £2.36 per sq ft Based on 2023 Rating List

Service Charge n/a

Estate Charge n/a

EPC Rating This property has been graded as E (104)

Description

The Cooperage, located at 32 The Close in Newcastle City Centre, is a historically significant timber-framed building dating back to approximately 1430. Originally constructed as a merchant’s house, it stands as one of the most complete examples of late medieval architecture in the city.

Over the centuries, the building has undergone various transformations, including serving as a cooperage, a workshop for barrel making and later housing a grocer’s shop. In 1974, it was converted into a public house known as The Cooperage, which remained operational until 2009.

Architecturally, The Cooperage features a sandstone ground floor with timber framed upper stories, characteristic of medieval construction techniques. Its proximity to the historic Long Stairs adds to its cultural significance. The building is recognised as a Grade II* listed structure on the National Heritage List for England, highlighting its importance as a preserved historical site. The Cooperage was an ever popular bar circa 20 years ago and I’m sure the local community would be delighted to see this reopen as a wet led establishment, however, alternative uses may also be considered subject to obtaining the necessary planning and Listed Building consents.

Use / Planning

We understand that the property has consent for it’s current use as a bar under Sui Generis use class under the Town & Country Planning Use Classes Order as amended 1 September 2020. Alternative uses may be considered subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from the Local Planning Authority, Newcastle City Council.

Preliminary discussions have taken place with Newcastle City Council regarding the adjoining land which falls under their ownership, to potentially release the land at a premium in order to create an external beer garden.