422 East Main · On the Downtown Mall
Rooftop restaurant
Available nowRestaurant
$11,000/mo
6,788 SF · $19.4/SF·yr
About this space
This is the spot you’ve been waiting for—an unbeatable location on Charlottesville’s iconic Downtown Pedestrian Mall, just one block from the Ting Pavilion and directly across from the East Market Parking Garage. Whether you're envisioning an upscale restaurant, vibrant rooftop bar, or a dynamic combination of both, this blank canvas is ready to be transformed into your dream hospitality concept.
Features & amenities
- Landlord-Provided Improvements (Already Included!)
- The landlord is setting you up for success by covering major foundational upgrades:
- 1. Fully built-out bathrooms and mop sink on the second floor
- 2. Enhanced drainage and updated plastic panel installation
- 3. Upgraded sprinkler system, brought up to code
- 4. New sump pump installed in the basement
- 5. HVAC systems serviced by Albemarle Heating & Air
- 6. Roof cleaning and a GACO silicone coating for added durability
- 7. Brand-new exterior deck to be built– the perfect ground level dining setting!
- 8. Flexible Tenant Build-Out (Your Vision, Your Way)
- This space is ready for a creative culinary mind to take over. The following elements are yours to complete—giving you the freedom to design your concept just the way you imagine it:
- 1. Install your own phone, security, and network systems
- 2. Design and install your custom fixtures
- 3. Build and finish your:
- Upstairs Bar
- Downstairs Bar
- Dining Area
- 4. Kitchen (including any upgrades you desire)
- Test and certify all food equipment for code compliance
- 5. All work will be performed to industry-best standards with Landlord approval
- 6. Hire a licensed Class A or B contractor (with commercial endorsement if required)
- 7. Bonus: Existing Equipment and Fixtures Included
- The landlord has acquired the full FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) from Champs—yours to use at no additional cost. While no warranties are made on condition, this gives you a huge head start on outfitting the space.
- Why This Space?
- Top-tier location with built-in foot traffic
- Event-driven flow from the Pavilion
- Landlord investment reduces your upfront burden
- Rooftop potential to create a destination unlike anything else in the area
- This is more than a lease—it's a chance to make a mark on the city’s dining and nightlife scene. Let’s bring your vision to life.
Parking
- Parking directly across the street
$11,000/mo
Rooftop restaurant