Food and Beverage

Food & beverage spaces to rent in London: Restaurants, cafés and bars

If you're searching for a restaurant, café or bar to rent in London, The Arch Company offers a variety of flexible spaces in some of the capital’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Whether you’re opening a café in Camden or launching a bubble tea shop in Battersea, our railway arch spaces combine characterful architecture, high footfall, and excellent connectivity.

Set in prime city locations close to major transport links, our units are ideally placed to attract both regular commuters and local customers. With 1.6 billion rail journeys taken across Great Britain each year, our arches offer visibility and passing trade that few commercial properties can match.

With flexible leases, transparent terms, and no unnecessary jargon, we make it easy for new and growing hospitality businesses to find the right food and beverage property to rent in London.

Why choose a railway arch for your food & beverage business?

Railway arches are a popular choice for hospitality businesses — offering character, great locations and excellent value in one adaptable space. With high ceilings, exposed brickwork and a distinctive industrial charm, they create an atmospheric setting for coffee shops, cafés, restaurants and bars.

Positioned in high-footfall areas like Camden, Battersea and Southwark, our arches place your business in the heart of London’s most vibrant food and drink scenes. Most are just minutes from tube stations, bus routes and cycle paths, making them easily accessible for regulars, commuters and new customers alike.

Our agents have helped hundreds of food and beverage businesses find their ideal space, so we understand what matters - from visibility and footfall to layout flexibility and licensing considerations. Whether you're launching a new café or expanding an established restaurant brand, we’ll help you find a space that supports your goals.

With flexible lease options and a team who know the sector inside out, we’ll make the process clear and straightforward - so you can focus on bringing your concept to life.

Different types of food & beverage spaces available

From coffee shops and cafés to restaurants and bars, our food and beverage spaces come in all shapes and sizes - suited to everything from grab-and-go kiosks to full-service dining venues. Whether you're opening your first premises or expanding a well-known brand, our railway arch spaces offer the flexibility, visibility and atmosphere to help you thrive.

With properties available across key London boroughs - including Camden, Waterloo, Southwark and Battersea - you’ll find units in high-footfall areas surrounded by vibrant food scenes and connected to major transport routes.

With various unit sizes, specifications and facilities, our spaces can be tailored to suit different types of hospitality businesses.

Restaurants to rent in London

Our restaurant spaces are suited to a variety of formats — from fine dining destinations and independent bistros to casual eateries. Located in prime, high-footfall areas, they offer strong visibility and consistent customer flow throughout the day and evening.

With spacious interiors, flexible layouts, and the potential for kitchen fit-outs, our arches allow you to tailor the space to your operational needs. Their characterful architecture adds depth to your brand identity, helping you stand out in a competitive market. Many are positioned near business districts and residential hubs, ensuring a strong mix of customer types.

Bars to rent in London

Our bar spaces are perfect for cocktail bars, wine bars, and craft beer venues, offering distinctive interiors and excellent footfall in some of London’s most vibrant nightlife districts.

With spacious layouts and potential for indoor and outdoor seating, you’ll have the freedom to create the perfect environment - from laid-back lounges to buzzing late-night spots. Arches offer customisable interiors that reflect your brand and set the tone, and many sites come with licensing potential to support late-night trading.

Take a look at how Little Nan’s Bar in Deptford brought their quirky cocktail concept to life in one of our units.

Coffee shops to let in London

Ideal for speciality coffee brands, third-wave cafés, and grab-and-go kiosks, our coffee shop spaces are located near busy commuter routes, including tube stations and bus hubs.

Compact yet efficient, these spaces are designed for speed, convenience and strong daily footfall. Many offer a modern, minimalist look with high ceilings and exposed features - perfect for creating a stylish, Instagrammable setting. With flexible leases, they’re a great fit for independent coffee ventures as well as growing franchise models.

See how Sendero Specialty Coffee has built a thriving presence in Brixton and Putney using our arch spaces as welcoming neighbourhood cafés with a unique edge.

Cafés to let in London

Our café spaces are well suited to independent cafés, bakeries and trendy brunch spots. The inviting character of our arches helps create a relaxed, welcoming feel that customers love - whether they're popping in for a coffee or settling in for a long lunch.

Located in busy residential areas and office districts, our sites enjoy steady footfall from commuters, workers and locals. Several also have the potential for outdoor seating or takeaway service. With flexible lease terms, our café spaces are an excellent choice for new openings or brand expansions.

Industrial properties for rent in key locations

We manage a wide selection of food and beverage spaces to rent in London and in key cities across the UK. Whether you're looking for a coffee shop unit in Shoreditch or to tap into the lunchtime trade in Waterloo, our diverse portfolio offers options for businesses of all sizes and styles.

Browse available spaces by location using our interactive map.

Our commercial warehouse property management process

At The Arch Company, we take a hands-on approach to managing our portfolio of food and beverage units across London. From sourcing and preparing new spaces to carrying out regular property inspections, we ensure every unit meets the standards required by modern hospitality businesses.

Our team provides ongoing maintenance support so you can focus on running your venue without worrying about the day-to-day logistics. Whether you're leasing a unit for the first time or expanding into a new location, we’ll guide you through the process - offering clear lease terms and expert assistance every step of the way.