Commercial property to rent in Cape Town City Centre

Description

An exceptional opportunity to secure a **228sqm ground-floor retail and commercial space** in the historic and highly prominent Speaker's Corner precinct in the heart of Cape Town's CBD. Previously occupied by **Ramenhead**, the premises offer an established commercial layout with existing **kitchen infrastructure**, making the space particularly well suited to hospitality operators while retaining the flexibility for a wide range of alternative retail and commercial uses. The property would suit restaurants, cafe´s, retailers, showrooms, galleries, lifestyle brands, destination businesses, and other customer-facing concepts looking for a distinctive Cape Town address. The premises feature a generous open-plan indoor area together with a dedicated **courtyard seating area overlooking Church Square**. The courtyard provides an attractive outdoor component and... An exceptional opportunity to secure a **228sqm ground-floor retail and commercial space** in the historic and highly prominent Speaker's Corner precinct in the heart of Cape Town's CBD. Previously occupied by **Ramenhead**, the premises offer an established commercial layout with existing **kitchen infrastructure**, making the space particularly well suited to hospitality operators while retaining the flexibility for a wide range of alternative retail and commercial uses. The property would suit restaurants, cafe´s, retailers, showrooms, galleries, lifestyle brands, destination businesses, and other customer-facing concepts looking for a distinctive Cape Town address. The premises feature a generous open-plan indoor area together with a dedicated **courtyard seating area overlooking Church Square**. The courtyard provides an attractive outdoor component and excellent potential for businesses looking to create an engaging customer environment. The historic character of the Speaker's Corner building adds significant appeal, with **high windows providing excellent natural light**, restored heritage detailing, standard commercial air conditioning, and a combination of polished concrete and tiled flooring. The property's central CBD position places it within easy reach of Parliament, government offices, established businesses, hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions, and public transport. Its position overlooking Church Square provides a distinctive setting with strong pedestrian and destination appeal. Property Features: * **228sqm ground-floor retail / commercial space** * **Rental: R275/sqm excluding VAT** * **Estimated monthly rental: R62,700 excluding VAT** * **Available immediately** * Previously occupied by Ramenhead * Existing kitchen infrastructure in place * Large open-plan indoor area * Dedicated courtyard seating overlooking Church Square * Excellent natural light through high windows * Restored heritage character and architectural detailing * Polished concrete and tiled flooring * Standard commercial air conditioning * Suitable for hospitality, retail, showroom, gallery, lifestyle, or other commercial uses * Prominent position within historic Speaker's Corner * Central Cape Town CBD location * Close to offices, hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions and public transport A Flexible Opportunity in a Landmark Setting The existing kitchen infrastructure provides an excellent starting point for a hospitality operator, while the flexible ground-floor layout means the premises can readily accommodate a variety of retail and commercial concepts. With its **Church Square frontage, heritage character, excellent natural light and prominent CBD position**, this is a distinctive opportunity for an operator looking to establish a presence in one of Cape Town's most recognisable historic precincts. **Available immediately at R275/sqm excluding VAT.** Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#1989447955","type":"c"}));

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Portal facts

Rooms

Air Conditioner

Levies

R 10

Erf Size

228 m²

Kitchens

2

Security

24 Hour Access

Furnished

No

Floor Size

228 m²

Lease Type

Fully Serviced Lease (Gross Lease)

Lease Period

Negotiable

Special Levy

R 10

Listing Number

117564763

Street Address

37 Parliament Street, Cape Town City Centre

Internet Access

Fibre

Occupation Date

26 August 2026

Rates and Taxes

R 10

Building Grading

A Grade

Type of Property

Commercial Property

Availability Date

26 August 2026

Power Availability

Three Phase