Hagen & Hyde 157 Balham High Rd 4,369 SF Retail Building London SW12 9AU $5,755,932 ($1,317.45/SF)

Located in the desirable south London neighbourhood of Balham, just north of Tooting and south of Clapham, an area known for its strong residential catchment and thriving café and bar scene. Hagen & Hyde occupies a prominent position on Balham High Road (A24) in the heart of Balham town centre. The property is surrounded by a mix of national and independent operators, with nearby occupiers including McDonald’s, Sainsbury’s, Joe & The Juice, Oliver Bonas and The Cyclist (Urban Pubs & Bars). Balham Underground and National Rail Station is within a 2-minute walk, offering fast and frequent services to Central London via the Northern Line and overground trains to Clapham Junction and London Victoria.
A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Centrally Located Freehold Public House Investment in the Vibrant South West London Suburb of Balham Hagen & Hyde occupies a mid-terraced position and is arranged over ground, basement and three upper floor levels. The property is of brick construction under a mix of pitched and flat roofs.
Freehold public house investment Prime location in the heart of Balham close to the Underground Station, McDonald’s, Sainsbury’s and Boots Substantial property over basement, ground and three upper floor levels extending to approximately 649.5 sq m/6,988 sq ft Let to the award winning pub group Urban Pubs & Bars who currently operate 54 venues across Greater London Current rent £264,423 per annum Five yearly RPI linked reviews subject to a collar of 2% and cap of 4% with the next rent review due on 17th May 2029. From 1st January 2030 the review index will be CPIH +1% Lease expiry in May 2044 We are seeking offers in excess of £4,320,000 reflecting a net initial yield of 5.75% and a capital value per square foot of £618.
Business unaffected by sale The property is held freehold (Title Number LN233712). The property is let to Urban Pubs & Bars London Limited (Company Number 08774738) on a 25-year lease expiring on 16th May 2044 at a current rent of £264,423 per annum. Within the lease the tenant has the right to renew for an additional 25-year term provided that notice is served within the final year of the lease but no later than 6 months from expiry. The rent is subject to five yearly upwards only reviews in line with RPI subject to a collar of 2% per annum and a cap of 4% per annum however, from 1st January 2030 the review index will be CPIH +1%. The next rent review is due on 17th May 2029, but, please note that from 2039 the rent is subject to annual rolling rent reviews until expiry.
The property is let to the award winning pub group Urban Pubs & Bars, one of the largest privately owned pub, bar and restaurant operators in London with 54 venues which are all located across Greater London. The group were founded in 2014 by leading sector operators Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and grew quickly before receiving significant investment from Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual in August 2021. This transaction has provided the group with additional capital to develop and invest in the existing business alongside further acquisitions including 13 pubs from London operator Bar Works in 2021, 3 sites from InBev in 2022 and more recently 11 former Antic pubs, which included the Clapton Hart, in August 2024. The company were named Best Pub/Bar Company and the MCA Hospitality Awards in March 2025. The tenant company Urban Pubs & Bars London Limited (Company Number 08774738) has published the following financial information. Year 52 weeks to 30 April 2023 52 weeks to 28 April 2024 Turnover £52,155,550 £60,532,709 Operating Profit (£000’s) £1,246,116 £1,460,918 Net Assets £21,202,756 £22,363,674 Given the continued growth of the company revenue is expected to have increased when their next accounts are published. Since acquiring The Clapton Hart the company have invested heavily in the refurbishment of the premises which are now fitted to a very high standard.