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    83-85 Arch St, Hartford, CT 06103

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    $995,500

    Established tavern and real estate in Hartford's Front Street District.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    4,209 SF
    Price / SF:
    $236/SF
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    52
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 4:40 pm

    Property Features for 83-85 Arch St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,209 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1908

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    Listing Contact
    Richard D. Ziff

    Listing agent Richard D. Ziff

    Listing office Agnelli Real Estate

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    HighLights

    • Premier Location: Heart of downtown Hartford, across from Front Street entertainment.
    • Turnkey Operation: Fully operational and established Arch Street Tavern with 47 years of goodwill.
    • Large Venue: 4,209 sqft with 25 bar seats, lounge, dining room, commercial kitchen, and performance stage.
    • Live Entertainment Ready: Established venue known for hosting bands, events, and private parties.
    • Strong Asset Value: Includes real estate and business with valuable FF&E and product inventory.
    • Excellent Accessibility: High walk score (92), excellent transit (80), and bikeable (59).

    Overview

    This is a rare opportunity to own a Hartford institution, Arch Street Tavern, a renowned tavern and live music venue, along with its valuable real estate. The property is situated in the heart of downtown Hartford near the convention center and across from Front Street entertainment district. This location benefits from year-round traffic from tourists, office workers, events, and nearby residential growth. The sale includes furniture, fixtures, and equipment valued at $97,500, and product inventory with an approximate value of $15,000. The business has been operating for 47 years and has a loyal customer base and local recognition. The property features 25 seats at the bar, lounge seating for 24, dining room seating for 160 indoor and 75 outdoor with bar, commercial kitchen, and performance stage space. Known for hosting bands, events, and private parties, it is ideal for a music-forward hospitality concept. The location has a walk score of 92, a transit score of 80, and a bike score of 59. The annual property tax is $1,200 with tax relief in year 4 for a 15 year deal. The building size is 4,209 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $80.8k $19.20
    − Vacancy −$6.5k −$1.54
    EGI $74.3k $17.66
    − OpEx −$18.6k −$4.42
    NOI $55.8k $13.25
    4,209 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $796.6K
    $697.0K – $929.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $55,761 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.60%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.25M
    $1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
    NOI $87,821 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.82%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bars & Pubs

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon Hotel & Motel

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    • Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt — 140 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

    Location Insight

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    City
    Hartford
    County
    Hartford
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -72.670871
    Latitude
    41.7617654

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Bar & Pub - Established tavern and real estate in Hartford's Front Street District.
    Where is this bar & pub located?
    The property is located at 83-85 Arch St Hartford, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $995,500.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Premier Location: Heart of downtown Hartford, across from Front Street entertainment.; Turnkey Operation: Fully operational and established Arch Street Tavern with 47 years of goodwill.; Large Venue: 4,209 sqft with 25 bar seats, lounge, dining room, commercial kitchen, and performance stage.
    (860) 604-1655
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