117 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106 Old City

Turnkey Restaurant & Brewery for Lease – Old City Philadelphia
117 Chestnut Street | 7,000+ SF | Liquor License Included
A rare opportunity to lease a fully built-out restaurant and brewery in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, positioned to benefit from the continued transformation of the waterfront and the major Penn’s Landing redevelopment.
This expansive 7,000+ SF turnkey space offers an established restaurant infrastructure designed to significantly reduce the time and capital required to open a new concept. The property features a liquor license, brewery infrastructure, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and an impressive 23-foot chef’s hood, providing an exceptional foundation for a restaurant, brewery, entertainment concept, or destination dining experience.
Located at 117 Chestnut Street, the property sits within one of Philadelphia’s most historic and increasingly active neighborhoods, surrounded by residential growth, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and cultural destinations. The nearby Penn’s Landing redevelopment represents a major long-term investment in the waterfront, with the potential to further enhance pedestrian connectivity, visitation, and activity throughout the Old City corridor.
Property Highlights
7,000+ SF turnkey restaurant/brewery
Liquor license included
Existing brewery infrastructure
23-foot chef’s hood
Fully built-out commercial kitchen
Large-scale restaurant footprint
Prime Old City Philadelphia location
Positioned near the future Penn’s Landing transformation
Opportunity for restaurant, brewery, entertainment, or hospitality operators
Take advantage of an existing restaurant infrastructure in one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic historic districts, while positioning your concept for the next chapter of Old City and the Penn’s Landing waterfront.
117 Chestnut Street — a rare turnkey opportunity in a location poised for continued growth.
Full second-floor bar – ideal for private events
Rear entrance, street visibility, and unbeatable location