Investment for sale - Henry's Bar & The Jailhouse, 4 Joys Entry, Belfast

Henry’s Bar & The Jailhouse comprises a highly popular and well‑established licensed venue situated in the heart of Belfast city centre. Formerly trading as McCracken’s, the property underwent a comprehensive refurbishment and relaunch in July 2018, resulting in a modern, high‑quality hospitality offering across its various trading areas.</br></br> Henry’s Public Bar is accessed directly from Joy’s Entry via two sets of double timber-framed entrance doors, leading into an impressive, open-plan trading space finished to an excellent standard. </br></br> A full-length, marble-topped timber bar servery forms the centrepiece of the room, complemented by timber panel flooring, timber wall panelling, plastered and papered ceiling finishes, and a range of specialist lighting.</br></br> Seating is provided through a mix of individual timber tables and chairs, upholstered perimeter booths, and both high and low-level bar stools, allowing for a flexible and comfortable layout that supports varying customer group sizes and trading patterns.</br></br> To the rear of Henry’s Public Bar is the commercial kitchen, finished to a high operational standard with non-slip vinyl flooring, hygienic wall and ceiling cladding, fluorescent strip lighting, and a comprehensive range of stainless-steel catering equipment.</br></br> Originally a derelict storage building, the rear section of the property has been fully redeveloped by the tenant in 2018 to create The Jailhouse, a two storey licensed venue that complements the wider offering. </br></br> The Jailhouse can be accessed internally from Henry’s Public Bar and also benefits from its own independent entrance via Joy’s Entry. At ground floor level, a spacious bar/restaurant area is presented to a high standard, incorporating non slip vinyl flooring, timber panelled walls, plastered and painted ceilings, and a combination of specialist and wall mounted lighting. Seating is arranged through individual timber tables and chairs alongside high level bar stools. A marble topped feature bar servery forms the focal point of the space and is well equipped with chilled storage and display shelving.</br></br> Double doors lead to an external smoking area/beer garden at ground floor level, which is partially covered by a canopy. The first floor provides an additional customer seating area, accessed via a metal staircase or a 300kg passenger lift. </br></br> Finishes are consistent with the ground floor, and full-height timber framed windows allow ample natural light. Also located at first floor level is the Gin Lounge, which is available for private hire. This area is finished to an excellent standard, featuring timber panel flooring, exposed red-brick walls, plastered and painted ceiling finishes, and a mix of suspended and wall-mounted lighting. A dedicated timber bar servery is provided, and timber-framed windows again deliver natural light.</br></br> Double doors open from the Gin Lounge to a private external smoking area/beer garden, finished with artificial grass and timber perimeter seating. This area also provides access to the property’s keg store and a small manager’s office. The second floor is reached via a timber stairwell finished with vinyl overlay and accommodates the property’s WC facilities.