Retail / Commercial Space for Lease | 65 McWhorter Street – Newark, NJ
Located in Newark’s rapidly evolving East Ward / Ironbound district, 65 McWhorter Street offers two flexible retail opportunities ideal for restaurant, café, medical, wellness, boutique retail, or service-based businesses.
Available Spaces
Space A – Retail
±1,000 SF ground floor retail
Ideal for café, boutique retail, or professional services
Space B – Retail / Restaurant Opportunity
±1,000 SF ground floor
±2,000 SF basement
3,000 SF total
Excellent for restaurant concepts, fitness, wellness, or experiential retail
Ownership will deliver a polished space with upgraded lighting, painted interiors, and finished concrete floors, providing tenants with a clean canvas to customize.
Location Highlights
65 McWhorter Street sits in the Ironbound / East Ward corridor, one of Newark’s most active commercial districts known for its dense restaurant scene, strong residential base, and proximity to major transit.
The neighborhood is supported by:
Newark Penn Station (regional rail hub), Prudential Center, NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center),Rutgers University Newark
NJIT, Dense residential population
The surrounding entertainment and sports district draws millions of visitors annually, helping fuel retail demand and new commercial development in the area.
Strong Restaurant Ecosystem Nearby
The Ironbound area is widely recognized as one of the top food districts in New Jersey, anchored by high-quality Portuguese, Spanish, and international restaurants.
Nearby dining destinations include:
Fornos of Spain – renowned Spanish restaurant
Casa Vasca – upscale Basque seafood restaurant
Mompou Tapas Bar – popular tapas concept
Adega Grill – upscale Portuguese dining
Don Pepe Restaurant – iconic Iberian restaurant
Spanish Tavern – located directly on McWhorter Street
These restaurants consistently rank among the most highly rated dining establishments in Newark and help drive steady foot traffic throughout the area.
Julio Reyes
Reyes & Elsamad
