Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Bristol

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More details for Broad Quay, Bristol - Retail to Rent

Broadquay Apartments - Broad Quay

Bristol, BS1 4DH

Retail to Let
£72,500 pa
3,524 sq ft

Bristol Retail to Rent

The unit is a self-contained ground-floor corner unit located on Broad Quay, with frontage on both Broad Quay and Marsh Street. Currently operating as a café but other uses for the space will also be considered. All fittings will be removed before new occupancy. Broad Quay is well situated between Queen Square, the Waterfront, Harbourside, Park Street and Baldwin Street The unit is also located on the cuff of King Street, one of Bristol's most iconic and lively streets, renowned for its eclectic mix of independent bars, restaurants, and venues.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

16/04/2026

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More details for Cathedral Walk, Bristol - Retail to Rent

Balmoral House - Cathedral Walk

Bristol, BS1 5LW

Retail to Let
£65,000 pa
3,983 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Bristol Retail to Rent

The unit is a self-contained single storey premises with large open frontage and sits just off the main retail pitch of Millenium Promenade. The unit was previously operated as a restaurant, with much of the key infrastructure in place. Other uses would be considered. The premises are located within the mixed use Harbourside development, a short walk from the vibrant shopping area of Park Street, and the key leisure pitch of the Waterfront.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

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155 West St

Bristol, BS3 3PN

Retail to Let
£15,000 pa
916 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: A

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises an attractive new build, ground floor commercial unit with student accommodation to the upper floors. The property has been finished to shell condition ready for an occupier to undertake their own fit out to meet their needs. 155 West Street is located in Bedminster, in the heart of the vibrant residential community of South Bristol. West Street has a mix of independent and national retail occupiers and nearby shops to include Tesco Express, takeaways, convenience stores, fast food chains, Kwik Fit and Lidl.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

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12-18 Stokes Croft St

Bristol, BS1 3QD

Retail to Let
£66,325 pa
690 - 5,406 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Kitchen

Bristol Retail to Rent

The units form part of an exciting new Student Living building, comprising 184 beds. The units themselves form the street fronting ground floor of the building and will be provided in shell can core condition ready for tenant fit out. They have large glazed frontages with pedestrian access doors. The units can be taken individually or combined to provide a large variety of floor areas to suite different occupational requirements. The units are suitable for multiple uses within Use Class E, including retail, office, gym, café, and medical use. Stokes Croft Area, within Bristol city centre. Cabot Circus shopping centre is approximately 420m southeast of the subject providing extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

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171-175 Gloucester Rd

Bristol, BS7 8BE

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
2,911 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a triple fronted ground floor commercial unit on Gloucester Road, in Bristol. The property was originally three units which have been knocked through to create one large open plan unit. There is a sales area at the front and ancillary storage areas, and staff amenity at the rear. The property is fitted with a fully glazed shop front with a pedestrian entrance door in the front elevation. The property is situated on the popular and established Gloucester Road, serving the densely populated surrounding residential areas of Horfield, Redland and Bishopston

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

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20-26 Stokes Croft

Bristol, BS1 3PR

Retail to Let
£50,000 pa
1,594 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Private Toilets

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property is situated in the centre of Bristol’s cultural and artistic hub, Stokes Croft. Network connections are excellent, being located on an arterial route in the heart of Bristol, providing access to the A4032 and, in turn, the M32, and linking the city centre with the affluent suburbs of Cotham, Redland and Bishopston. There are a wide range of businesses in the area, including cafes, bars, shops, and offices, and Cabot Circus and Broadmead shopping areas are also within easy walking distance.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

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3 Worrall Rd

Bristol, BS8 2UF

Retail to Let
£14,950 pa
608 sq ft

Energy Performance: C
Air Conditioning
Suspended Ceilings

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises an open plan sales space with a store, rear kitchen and single W.C. The property carries painted plastered walls, a suspended ceiling with a mix of pendant lighting and wall mounted spotlight throughout and laminate effect floors. In terms of services, the property has air conditioning units’ electricity and water. The property benefits from a gas supply and has further been fitted with a wall mounted electric fire. The property is situated on Worral Road in Clifton, Bristol in a prime location, with high footfall, just off The Durdham Downs. Nearby occupiers include various local independent retailers, Sainsburys, The British Heart Foundation, Ocean Estate Agents, Tesco, Burra and Neals Yard to name a few.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

12/01/2026

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195-197 Whiteladies Rd

Bristol, BS8 2SB

Retail to Let
£16,740 pa
430 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Air Conditioning
Security System
Private Toilets
Display Window

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent location situated at the top of Whiteladies Road within a popular and established retailing location serving the upmarket residential suburbs of Clifton, Redland and Sneyd Park and within 100m walk of Bristol’s infamous Durdham Downs. The property benefits from a high level of footfall and traffic due to the residential, office and leisure uses surrounding this vibrant section of Whiteladies Road

Contact:

Burston Cook

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

22/12/2025

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37 High St

Bristol, BS11 0DX

Retail to Let
£12,750 - £17,500 pa
544 - 3,105 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D
Air Conditioning
Security System
Wheelchair Accessible

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property is located in a prominent position on the busy and bustling High Street of Shirehampton situated 3 miles to the west of Bristol city centre. Shirehampton is a popular suburb of Bristol with excellent road and rail links, being only 1 mile from Junction 18 of the M4 and having its own train station with regular trains to Temple Meads Station in the City Centre. The High street is a popular retail destination which benefits from a number of major multiple retailers such as Ocean Estate Agents, St Peter’s Hospice, Co-operative and Heron Foods as well as a large number of successful local independent retailers.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

16/12/2025

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1-2 Perry Rd

Bristol, BS1 5BQ

Retail to Let
£18,500 pa
591 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: E
Security System

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a fully glazed retail unit along the popular Perry Road. The property offers an open plan sales area with a rear kitchenette and W.C. There are two points of access into the double fronted unit and the property carries painted plastered walls and ceilings, tiled floors and recessed spotlighting. The property occupies a prominent position fronting onto Perry Road within a popular and established retail location.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

26/11/2025

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203-207 Church Rd

Bristol, BS5 9HL

Retail to Let
£36,500 pa
2,135 sq ft

Private Toilets
Display Window
Restaurant

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property has a large open plan sales space with a front serving counter and coffee station. There is further seating up the staircase to the rear with the main bar situated at the rear of the property. The property benefits from a commercial kitchen fitted with walk in fridge, commercial extraction and various equipment as listed in the inventory. Further there is a rear beer cellar and tap room, disabled W.C and baby change and three single W.C’s. There is a rear courtyard which we understand falls under separate ownership and rear external bin stores. Fully refurbished just over a year ago, the property has been fitted to an exceptional standard with painted plastered walls and ceilings, a mix of wooden laminate flooring, tiled and vinyl flooring. The lighting comprises a mix of LED strip lighting, pendants, recessed spotlights and wall lights. The property further benefits from a large roof lantern to the rear. Services include water, electricity and air conditioning. There is no gas in the property, and CCTV has been installed.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

11/11/2025

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15-19 Nelson St

Bristol, BS1 2JY

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
4,441 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Bristol Retail to Rent

Bristol is the main retail destination in the South West and one of the largest University Cities in the UK, currently ranking inside the top 20, with over 44,000 students. The subject premises are located near to the corner of Nelson Street and Fairfax Street on the edge of the principal city centre shopping area. Occupiers in close proximity include Bristol Electric, Odeon, The Lanes and Lidl. The adjoining unit has just been let to Putt Above Leisure Facility.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Date on Market:

04/08/2025

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6 Badminton Rd

Bristol, BS16 6BB

Retail to Let
£18,750 pa
900 sq ft

Energy Performance: B

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a high street office / retail unit arranged over ground floor, fronting onto the high street on Badminton Road. The ground floor predominantly comprises open plan office / sales space with male and female WCs and storage to the rear. There is a rear fire exit which leads to bin stores at the rear. Badminton Road in Bristol is a popular high street in the suburban area of Downed. The road has a mix of independent and national commercial occupiers along the pitch such as estate agents, retailers and restaurants and the property is located next door to a Sainsburys convenience store. There is a high level of footfall and passing vehicular traffic.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

14/07/2025

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12-14 Broad St

Bristol, BS1 2HL

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
3,048 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

DDA Compliant

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property a Grade I Listed building over ground floor and basement floor. With an impressive open plan restaurant seating area in the former banking hall with exceptionally high ceilings. There are further rooms to the rear for a prep kitchen and private dining room. The ground floor will also benefit from a disabled W.C. and stairs leading to the basement. The basement offers ample space for a commercial kitchen with commercial extraction planning permission granted, wash down area, bar seating area and further WC provisions. In terms of services, the property has three phase electric and capped off plumbing for the lower ground floor services.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

02/06/2025

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148 East St

Bristol, BS3 4EW

Retail to Let
£17,500 pa
1,595 sq ft

Display Window

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a fully fitted café and soft play centre with a glazed frontage arranged over ground floor and first floor. The property has an open plan restaurant/café area, a kitchen/bar fitted with commercial extraction and stores to the rear. A fire escape leads to a courtyard to the side of the property which offers further storage and bin store space. The first floor offers further seating, two W.C.s and a soft play area. The property benefits from a security shutter, alarm, CCTV and an intercom system. There are further coded doors upstairs to enter and exit the play area. It is situated in the heart of Bedminster, the property fronts on to the popular East Street, a prime spot for local shops with high levels of footfall.

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

24/03/2025

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Long Down Ave

Bristol, BS16 1GE

Retail to Let
£20,536 - £22,160 pa
1,108 - 2,316 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Energy Performance: B

Bristol Retail to Rent

Cheswick Village is a large residential development in Bristol, approximately 5 miles north of the city centre. The area lies in the heart of a 77 acre plot between Filton, Lockleaze and Stoke Gifford and has been redeveloped to provide over 1,000 new homes. The Square offers a number of commercial units, providing amenity to the residents and students in the area. The Square sits adjacent to Wallscourt Farm Academy School. Current occupiers of The Square at Cheswick include Co-op, Boston Tea Party, Barnardo’s, Happy Days Nursery and a number of independent businesses including a delicatessen, gym and Chinese takeaway.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Date on Market:

13/02/2025

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6 Byron Pl

Bristol, BS8 1JT

Retail to Let
£25,000 pa
370 sq ft

Security System
Private Toilets

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a retail unit with a glazed frontage and arranged over ground floor and basement on the popular Clifton Triangle. The property has an open plan reception area/bar/ordering space with a commercial kitchen to the rear fitted with commercial extraction and a rear store. To the basement there is an open plan sales area which is currently used as a store and a single W.C. The property carries tiled floors, painted plastered ceilings and walls and has been fitted with recessed spotlighting. The property benefits from an alarm and CCTV. In terms of services, the property has air conditioning and heating units, electricity, gas and water. It is situated on The Clifton Triangle, this location is popular for both businesses and students, and sees a lot of late night trade

Contact:

Burston Cook

Date on Market:

26/11/2024

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More details for The Glasshouse Sq, Bristol - Retail to Rent

The Glasshouse Square BTR - The Glasshouse Sq

Bristol, BS1 6LL

Retail to Let
£24,800 - £113,475 pa
992 - 19,707 sq ft
8 Units Available Now

Bristol Retail to Rent

Glasshouse Square is the latest phase of the Redcliff Quarter development which is situated in Bristol city centre, approximately 0.4 miles from Temple Meads Train Station. The site is bordered by Redcliff Street and St Thomas Street and close to the busy thoroughfare Victoria Street. The original Redcliff Quarter development comprises 246 residential apartments and 6 ground floor commercial units over two blocks. Glasshouse Square will deliver a further 468 residential units, 367 student accommodation units and 4 ground floor commercial spaces.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

16/10/2024

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More details for Union Gallery, Bristol - Retail to Rent

The Galleries - Union Gallery

Bristol, BS1 3XD

Retail to Let
£12,000 - £35,400 pa
178 - 7,753 sq ft
3 Units Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Energy Performance: C
Energy Performance: D
Energy Performance: E
Air Conditioning
Kitchen

Bristol Retail to Rent

The premises are located on Union Street, on the right-hand side when looking down the hill. Benefit from strong footfall from the neighboring office, student, and leisure districts and face a number of the town centre bus stops. The Galleries shopping centre is situated in the heart of Broadmead and provides more than 300,000 sqft of retail space with 1,000 customer parking spaces. Prominently located on the busy upper level of the scheme, close to the lifts and escalators, and the pedestrian link to the scheme car park. Occupiers trading in the immediate vicinity include The Entertainer, Poundland and opposite Savers.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

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Leisure Rd

Kingswood, BS15 9LA

Retail to Let
£128,000 pa
5,102 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B

Kingswood Retail to Rent - Bristol

Aspects Leisure Park is well located on the A4174 East Bristol ring road, approximately 6.5 miles from Bristol city centre and 10.5 miles from Bath city centre. Aspects is anchored by a 13 screen Vue Cinema, Hollywood Bowl and The Gym Group. Restaurants on the scheme include Frankie & Benny's, Nando's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Wishing Well pub restaurant and Kaspa's dessert house.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

23/04/2024

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More details for Unity St, Bristol - Retail to Rent

Unity Street PBSA - Unity St

Bristol, BS1 0BX

Retail to Let
£15,000 pa
530 - 1,149 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Kitchen

Bristol Retail to Rent

Positioned at the base of one the three student residential blocks, accounting for approximately 450 beds and is further supported by circa 189 student beds at the Student Roost accommodation situated around the corner on Unity Street. The unit is arranged over ground floor only and is accessed via key and electric fob. It has both stepped and ramped access and has a return frontage with all glazing frosted. Internally, the unit is fitted out with suspended ceiling and flooring, suitable for a number of uses within E Class consent.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

05/08/2025

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60-66 East Street

Bristol, BS3 4EY

Retail to Let
£9,840 - £66,840 pa
656 - 5,112 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Bristol Retail to Rent

The property comprises a former Argos store and warehouse which is currently being redeveloped to provide residential accommodation to the upper floors and two ground floor commercial units. 66 East Street is situated in the south Bristol suburb of Bedminster approximately 0.5 miles from Bristol City Centre. The property is located on the corner of pedestrianised Essex Street and East Street which is a bus only route. East Street is the traditional shopping street in Bedminster and is anchored at its northern end by an ASDA Superstore.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

23/02/2023

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More details for Hawkins Ln, Bristol - Retail to Rent

Hawkins Lane - Hawkins Ln

Bristol, BS1 6WQ

Retail to Let
£35,400 pa
1,417 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Air Conditioning
Security System

Bristol Retail to Rent

The available accommodation comprises three ground floor units, finished to a shell specification with fully glazed shop fronts. 1 Hawkins Lane comprises 1,686 sq ft (156.61 sq m), Unit 2 is 439 sq ft (40.77 sq m) and Unit 3 is 1,417 sq ft (131.67 sq m). The units are available on new fully repairing and insuring leases for a term to be agreed. Nearby tenants include Bocabar, Spicer + Cole, Left Handed Giant Brew Pub and Le Vignoble wine bar.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Date on Market:

16/08/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Bristol

How many retail properties are currently available in Bristol?

There are currently 94 retail properties available. Sizes range from 178 sq ft to 37,070 sq ft, with an average size of 4,967 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.

What does it cost to rent a shop in Bristol?

Average asking rents are around £20 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.

What sizes of retail space are available?

Available properties range from 178 sq ft to 37,070 sq ft, with an average size of 4,967 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.

What use class do shops fall under?

Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.

What types of retail property can I rent?

Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.

What should I look for when choosing a retail property?

Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.

What is included in a typical retail lease?

Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.

Can I change how a shop is used?

Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.

Are business rates included in the rent?

Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.

Can I sublet or assign my lease?

This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.

How can I find the right retail property?

Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

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