Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Exeter

Exeter Retail to Rent

The unit is arranged over three floors.The premises occupies a central location close to the Guildhall Shopping Centre and Queen Street Dining.

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

21/03/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

The restaurant premises comprises a detached restaurant unit in Alphington Retail Park, benefitting from a glazed return frontage to two main estate roads and external seating area to the front elevation. The premises are currently configured to provide accommodation all at ground floor level and laid out to provide a variety of tables and seating for circa 160 customers. Ancillary accommodation includes a catering kitchen with prep area and walk in fridge and freezer, thermostatically controlled beer cellar, staff facilities, managers office, customer toilets and a bin store. Alternatively, the premises could be provided in shell specification, either as whole or in part (subject to a split of the property).

Date on Market:

19/09/2023

Exeter Office / Retail to Rent

Originally built in the 1860’s, its gothic spire and vaulted interiors have weathered centuries of change, standing today as a breath-taking blank canvas for creative reinvention. Standing as a monument to the boldness of Victorian design in an area characterised by change, the church offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to inhabit, transform, and preserve a sacred landmark.

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

12/11/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

Exeter is a major regional shopping and commercial centre located approximately 75 miles south of Bristol and 36 miles east of Plymouth. It benefits from an international airport and regular rail services to London Paddington and Waterloo.

Date on Market:

18/06/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

Currently a homewares & interior design shop, in its current layout the property comprises a main front sales area benefitting from fully glazed double frontage, with rear staff room/kitchen and W.C. There is also useful mezzanine/attic storage above. The property was subject to a full refurbishment in 2023 and would be suitable for a variety of uses including professional services, health & beauty, retail or office. The approximate floor areas are; Ground Floor: 61.58 sq m / 663 sq ft Mezzanine/Attic Storage: 13.47 sq.m / 145 sq.ft The property is situated in a good secondary location just off the Heavitree Fore Street retail parade and principal arterial road link to the city centre. The main public car park for Heavitree is close by. Nearby occupiers include Sue Ryder, Lloyds Pharmacy and Co-Op Supermarket.

Date on Market:

03/06/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

Portland House has a prominent and highly visible corner position glazed on three sides. The property comprises an open plan office/ sales area with two WC’s, kitchen and meeting room/ store. This property benefits from LED lighting, suspended ceiling, air conditioning and carpeting throughout. Portland House boasts an excellent central position just off the main retail High Street, close to John Lewis and Waterstones. Longbrook Street has a number of independent restaurants/ cafes, professional services and hairdressers as well as student housing and private residents. The location has good transport links including regular bus services and is only a short walk from Central Train Station.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

07/04/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

This property comprises a ground floor shop with sales area to the front and WC to the rear. There is a rear pedestrian access with space for bins. This unit benefits from a corner position with two display windows providing plenty of natural light. The property is situated in a good secondary location within the city centre, close to the High Street. South Street comprises a number of independent retailers together with Estate Agents and restaurants and benefits from good pedestrian and vehicular flow. Nearby occupiers include KFC, Marie Curie, RSPCA, and Oxfam.

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

This property comprises a ground floor shop, first floor offices/store rooms and second floor office, staff room and WC facilities. The shop has fully-glazed frontage, suspended ceilings with recessed lighting. The first floor retains the former bank fit-out including glazed partitions forming office rooms, plus store room and WC. The second floor comprises a staff room with kitchen facilities, two WCs and two further rooms. The property has a 3 phase electric supply. 72 High Street occupies a prominent position in Exeter’s thriving city centre. Nearby occupiers include: Greggs, Warrens, The Ivy, The Works, McDonalds and Sostrene Grene. The public space of Cathedral Close is nearby, as is the High Street entrance to the Guildhall Shopping Centre, ensuring a steady flow of visitors and foot traffic throughout the area.

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

This property comprises a ground floor shop/ restaurant, first floor kitchen, a large basement and ancillary stores/ offices on the second and third floors. The ground floor shop/ restaurant is an open plan space with WCs to the rear. The shop has air conditioning*, spot lighting and good sized display window. Accessed via a spiral staircase is the first floor. This floor was most recently used as a kitchen, fitted with a dumb waiter, basins and air conditioning.* The second floor comprises a staff room, kitchenette, and WCs. The third and fourth floors have further office/ stores with fitted carpets throughout. The basement is a large mostly open plan space with access to the guildhall underground bin store and loading bay. The property has the benefit of 3 phase electric. *Tenants are advised to carry out their own investigations regarding the condition of these items. 194 High Street occupies a prominent position in Exeter’s thriving city centre, adjacent to The Guildhall Shopping Centre. Nearby occupiers include: Greggs, The Ivy, Knoops, The Works, McDonalds, Sostrene Grene and Pizza Express. Exeter Cathedral, one of the city’s most iconic and visited landmarks, is just moments away, ensuring a steady flow of visitors and foot traffic throughout the area.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

The property comprises a corner end building offering retail and office accommodation arranged over five floors. The property is located near the junction with High Street.

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent - Topsham

A former maritime warehouse building, which has been converted to a restaurant on two sides of a terrace which provides outdoor seating. The accommodation is all on ground floor, apart from a manager’s office on first floor, and is currently laid out as an open-plan dining area with bar, commercial kitchen and cellars/stores, and WCs (4 cubicles). The dining areas have two sets of bi-fold doors leading onto the terrace, plus glazed entrance door, and the interiors are partially fitted out including tiled floor. The commercial kitchen has been stripped but provides mains gas, water and drainage and ventilation. The property is located on The Quay in the town centre, which is a focal point for visitors to the town, with a pay-&-display car park, an antiques emporium and several dining and drinking options as well as views along the estuary.

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor retail area with glazed shop display windows facing onto both Cowick Street and Cecil Street. The first floor accommodation is currently configured as two office/store rooms plus WC, shower and kitchenette. To the rear of the building, there is a small yard plus a small lean- to store and separate storeroom. Situated in the heart of St Thomas, 32 Cowick Street occupies a highly visible corner position directly opposite the well-established St Thomas Neighbourhood Shopping Centre. This busy suburban retail hub serves a large residential catchment and lies approximately 2 miles west of Exeter city centre.

Date on Market:

17/12/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

This three story, mid-terrace unit consists of ground floor seating and kitchen area, benefitting from ventilation. There is also a disabled W/C to the rear and loading doors. The first floor offers further seating or storage space with toilets on the second floor. The premises occupy a prominent location being close to Princesshay, John Lewis and Next and within 5 minutes walk to Exeter Central Station. The street is also home to an existing wide range of local independent traders.

Date on Market:

10/11/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

The unit benefits a good size ground floor with an impressive return frontage with great visibility from one of the main roads into Exeter city centre. There is also additional space to the first and second floor for storage. The premises occupy a prominent location being close to Princesshay, John Lewis and Next and within 5 minutes walk to Exeter Central Station. The street is also home to an existing wide range of local independent traders.

Date on Market:

06/11/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

This ground floor shop comprises a large sales area with staff WC and store cupboards 26 Gandy Street is well presented with timber effect flooring, spot lighting and air conditioning. The property is situated in a prominent position within the established and popular area of Gandy Street close to the High Street, Princesshay, Guildhall Shopping Centre and Queen Street Dining Quarter. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Phoenix Art Centre, Central Railway Station and various car parks are all within walking distance. Gandy Street has range of independent and multiple retailers and restaurants, occupiers include Zizzi’s restaurant, Seasalt, and Coolings Wine Bar.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/10/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

St Leonards Quarter is a new development by Acorn Property Group, located in the popular and highly soughtafter St. Leonards area, in the heart of Exeter. It is situated close to the River Exe, Exeter City Centre, and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Exeter Central and St Davids train stations are under a mile away. Nearby amenities include independent shops, cafes and restaurants on Magdalen Road. St Leonards C of E primary school is nearby, and Exeter School and The Maynard School are both situated in the St Leonards area.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

28/07/2025