Former Italian restaurant on Northgate Darlington for sale

Allegria, a former restaurant on Northgate, was dissolved as a company in 2022, less than 18 months after opening in the town.

It is described in a listing as offering “a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial commercial premises” in what is called a ‘prominent position’ in the town centre.

Arranged over several floors and sold freehold, the building has space for restaurant or dining across two levels and benefits from a “fully equipped commercial kitchen and prep room” according to the listing.

A fitted bar area is in place to serve both floors of dining space.

The Northgate building has hit the market for more than £200,000. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

There are WC facilities located at ground floor and basement level, as well as additional office accommodation on the upper floor of the property.

This top-floor office space is described as “ideal” for administrative functions or management staff.

According to the listing, the building is suitable for various business uses including restaurant, café, bar, hospitality or leisure, with other commercial or mixed-use options potentially possible if planning permission is secured.

The current rateable value for the premises is listed as £6,200, with a future rateable value of £7,200 from April 2026, according to official valuation figures cited in the listing information.

The sale is offered on a freehold basis by estate agents Pattinsons.

See the listing here: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/172048775