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Gar's Lounge Bar and Patio
For Sale
$1,100,000

142 S Water Street, Marine City, MI 48039

Operating bar business with connected buildings, dual patios, and private parking.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market444

Property Features for 142 S Water Street

General Information

Standard status Active

Restaurant

Patio Yes
Equipment Included Yes
Liquor License Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Amenities

private parking lot
Listing Agency: eXp Commercial | Michigan
Listed By: Marin Klink · License #6501263722
Source: Expcommercial
Added: Jun 13, 2025 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 12:54PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Gar's Lounge is an operating bar business paired with its real estate, equipment, liquor license, and goodwill. The property includes over 7,000 square feet of connected buildings, along with outdoor patio seating at both the front and rear. The business has operated under family ownership since 1978 and is known for hand-pressed 1/2-pound burgers, 32oz draft beer, and a traditional bar setting.

The property is located at 142 S Water Street in downtown Marine City, steps from the St. Clair River. A private parking lot is included, providing on-site parking in the downtown setting. The offering combines an established hospitality operation with the underlying commercial property and existing business infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • Operating bar business with real estate, equipment, liquor license, and goodwill included
  • Over 7,000 square feet of connected buildings
  • Outdoor patio seating at the front and rear of the property

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bars & Pubs

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Barber Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Liquor license

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

388
Businesses Nearby
6k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Sunoco Shops & Services
3,659 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Huntington Bank Shops & Services
2,416 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 48039, MI

7,485
Population
3,701
Households
2
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
23.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
325
Density / Sq Mi
$76,304
Median Household Income
$42,715
Median Earnings
$879
Median Rent
$170,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Operating bar business with connected buildings, dual patios, and private parking.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 142 S Water Street Marine City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating bar business with real estate, equipment, liquor license, and goodwill included; Over 7,000 square feet of connected buildings; Outdoor patio seating at the front and rear of the property
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