The Grattan Bar, 1-2 Bridge Street

Executor sale in the Estate of Gerry 'The Jock' Cunningham.

For sale by auction if not sold previously.
Midday on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

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An excellent investment opportunity in the heart of Waterford City. The Grattan Bar is a well-established pub being sold with Full 7-Day Publican License located on Bridge Street, known for its character, charm, and strong local trade.

This high-profile ground floor premises benefits from a prime city centre location with consistent footfall and visibility. The property includes a traditional bar setup with ample seating and a warm, inviting atmosphere that has made it a staple in Waterford’s social scene.

Extending to approximately 315 sq. m (c. 3,400 sq. ft)., the property offers extensive ground-floor accommodation with prominent frontage onto Bridge Street and Grattan Quay. The premises benefits from gas heating, double-glazed sash windows, a sound system and a comprehensive 16-camera wired CCTV system.

The main entrance from Bridge Street opens into an entrance hall, with a cubby area, ladies’ WC and staff toilet positioned to the left. From here, the accommodation leads through to the substantial main bar and lounge, which is centred around an attractive traditional timber bar and provides generous seating throughout. A small store is located directly off the bar, with a separate spirit store situated close to the staff area.

A second entrance from Grattan Quay provides additional access to the premises via a separate entrance hall. Customer facilities include ladies’, gents’ and accessible WC accommodation.

The extensive back-of-house accommodation includes a staff area and hallway with a dedicated staff entrance, together with a fully fitted commercial kitchen, cold room and keg room. The kitchen is equipped with stainless-steel preparation and washing areas, commercial cooking equipment and extraction facilities.

A door from the cold room provides access to a covered outdoor/service area and laneway, which provides a practical connection between the keg room and the bar and facilitates deliveries and servicing away from the principal customer entrances.

Occupying a highly visible corner position, The Grattan Bar benefits from extensive street frontage and two separate customer access points. Its central location provides convenient access to Waterford City Centre, the Quays and the city's principal retail, commercial and leisure amenities.

The property represents an opportunity to acquire a substantial and well-equipped city-centre licensed premises with an established bar layout, commercial kitchen, extensive ancillary accommodation and excellent profile in a prominent Waterford City location.

BER Details

BER Rating: C1

BER No.: 801066242

Energy Performance Indicator: 613.54 kWh/m²/yr