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31 N Saginaw St
Pontiac, MI 48342 Pontiac Downtown

$5,638 USD/MO

Storefront Retail Office For Lease  •  4,510 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront Retail Office
  • Year Built 1920
  • Total Building Size 9,137 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning CBD
0 Transit Score
76 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Lower Level Retail 4,510 SF $15.00 USD/SF/YR 
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar  Downtown Pontiac  4,000+- SF  
Position your concept at the heart of Pontiac’s resurgence. This multi-level restaurant and bar space at 31 N. Saginaw St. offers historic charm, modern infrastructure, and flexible CBD zoning—ideal for dining, nightlife, or entertainment.
- Main Level: Full-service bar, commercial kitchen, ADA restrooms, seating for 80+
- Upper Level: Stage, sound booth, lounge seating, service bar—perfect for live music or private events.  Separate access available.
-Formerly operating restaurant and bar (formerly “Alley Cat”) with full commercial-grade 
kitchen
- Lower Level: Liquor storage, walk-in keg cooler, mechanicals, office.  Separate access available.
- Total Capacity: 150+ patrons
-Area has ample parking available
- Lease Type: Modified Gross
- Zoning: CBD (restaurant/bar/entertainment/mixed-use)
- Surroundings: Walkable downtown, near Flagstar Strand Theatre, breweries, and new developments with multifamily across the street

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: 5 - 10 Years
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Drinking Establishment
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

Prime Restaurant & Bar Space for Lease in Downtown Pontiac.

Pontiac’s vibrant downtown with this turnkey restaurant and bar opportunity housed in a beautifully upgraded historic building. Located on a high-visibility corridor just off Woodward Avenue, this space offers:
Key Features:
- Fully Equipped Kitchen with commercial-grade appliances.
- May be an opportunity to have a Liquor License (REDEVELOPMENT) transferred to a new operator.
- Main Dining Area & Bar with seating for 75+ guests.
- Private Banquet Room with separate entrance—ideal for events or private dining.
- Brick & Wood Exterior with vintage charm and modern upgrades.

Ideal For:
- Upscale dining concepts.
- Gastropubs or cocktail lounges.
- Event-driven venues.
- Multi-use hospitality concepts (e.g., brunch café by day, bar by night).
- Striking Brick & Wood Exterior with timeless curb appeal and updated infrastructure Ideal For:
- Elevated dining experiences and chef-driven concepts
- Gastropubs, cocktail lounges, or speakeasy-style venues
- Event-focused hospitality with private dining or tasting menus
- Hybrid models like brunch cafés by day and lively bars by night
Position your brand at the heart of Pontiac’s resurgence—where historic charm meets entrepreneurial energy.

Highlights

This space is close to the new County Development Project which will move over 600 employees into downtown Pontiac.
30 North is across the street with The Treasury and 40 N. Saginaw have multifamily units.
The Strand Theatre is down the block.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Atrium
  • Corner Lot
  • Restaurant
  • Signage
  • Signalized Intersection
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Matt Russell

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
2 min 9 min 0.5 mi
19 min - 9.3 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Bishop International 58 min - 36.6 mi
Windsor International 60 min - 39.7 mi
Detroit Metro Wayne County 63 min - 42.0 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 30
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
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