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541 Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065

$18.72 USD/SF/YR

Restaurant For Lease  •  123+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Year Built 1881
  • Total Building Size 11,298 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
40 Walk Score

3 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Mercantile (South) Retail 2,242 SF $18.72 USD/SF/YR
This first-floor mercantile suite offers a prominent Main Street storefront opportunity in the renovated historic 'Biagi Building'. The space includes approximately 2,242 SF of enclosed retail area with an open sales floor (approximately 1,992 SF), private office (approximately 100 SF), secure storage area (approximately 150 SF), refinished hardwood floors, LED lighting, exposed brick accents, and strong street-level visibility.

The space is well suited for boutique retail, bourbon/spirits tasting room, specialty market, showroom, gallery, apparel, gifts, floral, home goods, wellness retail, or another destination mercantile concept. The open retail layout provides flexibility for merchandising, display, customer flow, and brand presentation, while the private office and storage area support daily operations, inventory, packaging, or owner/operator workspace.

This space offers historic Main Street character with modern building systems, including HVAC, 3-phase electric, high-speed internet availability, and tenant access to nearby ADA-compliant restrooms. It is ideal for a tenant seeking a polished, high-visibility downtown storefront.

Availability: Q4 2026
Security Deposit: One (1) month's rent + First month’s rent
Lease Term: Minimum three (3) years; Shorter term with higher lease rate negotiable
Lease Type: Full-service gross; all CAM, utilities, internet, property taxes included
Insurance: Tenant responsible for all insurance(s)

  • Date available: Nov 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Full Service Gross
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: New
  • In Contiguous block: 7,011 SF
1st Floor Ste Restaurant (North) Retail 2,300-4,769 SF Rate Upon Request
The restaurant/bar space offers a rare downtown Shelbyville opportunity for a food-and-beverage operator seeking historic character, modern infrastructure and a substantial outdoor patio.

The primary restaurant premises include approximately 2,300 SF of enclosed restaurant, bar, lounge and commercial kitchen space, together with use of an approximately 1,850-SF patio on pedestrian-only 6th Street. The patio is subject to maintaining required pedestrian access for second-floor occupants and other authorized building users. This configuration is offered at $6,500 per month NNN.

An expanded configuration is also available, allowing a qualified restaurant operator to lease substantially the ENTIRE first floor which is approximately 4,769 SF of enclosed space plus the same approximately 1,850-SF patio. When combined, currently shared circulation and support areas are incorporated into the premises, resulting in the larger enclosed footprint.

The space can support a full-service restaurant, café, pizzeria, bourbon bar, cocktail lounge or destination dining concept. Commercial infrastructure includes three-phase electrical service, a 12-foot commercial hood with fire suppression, walk-in cooler and freezer, grease-trap access, an efficient bar area and new commercial HVAC with tenant-controlled thermostats.

The space also includes a Morello Forni rotary wood-and-gas pizza oven that could become a signature feature of the right concept without limiting the restaurant to pizza.

The patio provides a distinctive setting for outdoor dining, cocktails, private events and seasonal programming. The tenant may personalize final finishes, seating arrangements, furniture, fixtures and brand identity, subject to the lease and applicable approvals.

FOOD TRAILER OPPORTUNITY: A commercial food trailer may also be available for the restaurant tenant’s exclusive use as part of the lease package. The trailer could support catering, private events, festivals, community events, pop-ups and off-site sales. Availability and final terms are subject to tenant qualification, a separate equipment-use addendum, and applicable licensing, permitting and insurance requirements.

Availability: Q4 2026
Security Deposit: One month’s base rent, plus first month’s rent
Lease Term: Minimum five (5) year initial term with renewal options available
Lease Type: NNN; tenant pays utilities and its proportionate share of property taxes, building insurance and applicable operating expenses

  • Date available: Nov 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: New
  • In Contiguous block: 7,011 SF
2nd Floor Ste 200-213 Office/Retail 123-2,264 SF Rate Upon Request
Second-floor professional office suites with private offices, conference-room flexibility, full-service gross lease structure, high-speed internet, utilities included, premium finishes, 24-hour access, and Main Street views. State-of-the-art heating and cooling systems with individual/tenant- controlled thermostats. The layout can support a wellness spa or studio, medical aesthetics, legal, finance, consulting, real estate, counseling, design, nonprofit, creative office, boutique business headquarters

• Flexible Use: Eight (8) private offices or one (1) can be configured as an 8–10 person conference room (˜180 SF) 
• Flexible Leasing Options: Tenants may lease a single private office or combine multiple adjoining offices and areas to create a larger, cohesive office suite tailored to their needs.
• Prime Exposure: Suites 200 & 201 command premium visibility by overlooking Main Street 

Availability: Q4 2026
Security Deposit: One (1) month's rent + First month’s rent
Lease Term: Three (3)+ years preferred
Lease Type:  Full-service gross; all CAM, utilities, internet, property taxes included at a single rate.

  • Date available: Nov 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: New

Description

541 Main Street, known locally as the Biagi Building, is a historic mixed-use property in the final stages of a comprehensive renovation. Located in the heart of downtown Shelbyville, the building offers restaurant/bar, retail/mercantile and professional office leasing opportunities.

Originally constructed in 1881 and thoughtfully updated for modern commercial use, the Biagi Building combines timeless Main Street character with upgraded building systems, quality finishes and flexible space configurations.

Prominently positioned at Main Street and pedestrian-only 6th Street, with additional access from Washington Street, the property offers strong downtown visibility, storefront presence, signage opportunities and walkable access throughout Shelbyville’s historic commercial district. The building is designed to support a complementary mix of uses, with ground-floor restaurant and retail space paired with second-floor professional offices.

The restaurant opportunity also includes an approximately 1,850-SF outdoor patio. A commercial food trailer may be available to the restaurant tenant for catering, festivals, private events and off-site sales, subject to negotiated lease terms.

With its combination of historic architecture, modern infrastructure, flexible leasing options, prominent Main Street presence and substantial outdoor space, the Biagi Building offers one of downtown Shelbyville’s most distinctive commercial leasing opportunities.

Availability: Q4 2026

Highlights

Renovated historic downtown Shelbyville mixed-use property with restaurant, patio, retail, office suites, Main Street visibility & modern systems.
Prime Main Street visibility at 6th Street with storefront presence, signage opportunity & downtown walkability.
Historic brick building with 1881 character, 2026 renovation, premium finishes & flexible lease options.
Restaurant, mercantile retail & professional office suites in one high-visibility downtown Shelbyville property.
Modern building systems include state-of-the-art HVAC (individually controlled units), 3-phase electric, high-speed internet & security features.
Commercial food trailer potentially available for tenant use, creating built-in off-site catering, event and mobile-sales capabilities.

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Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Courtyard
  • Mezzanine
  • Restaurant
  • Security System
  • Signage
  • Tenant Controlled HVAC
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

Public Transportation

AirportDriveWalkDistance
Louisville Muhammad Ali International 48 min - 34.7 mi
Blue Grass 52 min - 42.2 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Kristin Grubb 606-344-0445 First Roar
Kristin Grubb 606-344-0445 First Roar