561 1st St, Brentwood, CA 94513 For Sale

The Brentwood Emporium is a premier bar and restaurant destination offering approximately 6,8000± square feet of expansive primary space. This impressive area includes a full-service bar and/or restaurant, an ADA-compliant stage for live entertainment, and flexible seating configurations to suit a wide range of concepts.

The entire property totals over 15,000 square feet (per public records) and presents a rare multi-use commercial opportunity. Existing leased spaces include a clothing boutique, barber shop, and an industrial print shop. Additional features include walk-in refrigeration, retail display potential, a large upstairs office, and a rooftop three-bedroom apartment. The property also benefits from ABC-approved outdoor seating and several areas offering further expansion or redevelopment potential.

The building has undergone multiple rounds of substantial improvements. The current owner has invested extensively in plumbing, electrical systems, flooring, HVAC, roofing, stage construction, bar infrastructure, refrigeration, and additional upgrades. These renovations build upon prior improvements completed by an earlier owner, who converted the original grocery store into a delicatessen, restaurant, bar, and restrooms.

The main floor features two separate bars with a combined total of 56 taps, enabling one of the largest craft beverage selections in the county, including craft beer, cider, seltzer, kombucha, domestic favorites, and traditional imports. All systems have been fully replumbed, and one bar is designed to function as a morning coffee service expansion. The space also includes chilled, glass-front retail displays, enhancing grab-and-go and merchandising opportunities.

Situated on a 0.34-acre corner lot at the highly trafficked intersection of First Street and Chestnut, the property lies at the heart of Brentwood’s historic and revitalized downtown district. The location benefits from consistent destination traffic, a weekly farmers market, nearby restaurants, special events, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

The property is offered for $3,500,000, equating to approximately $233 per square foot. At this price, replacement would be nearly impossible, even assuming ownership of the three-lot site.

With average downtown Brentwood rents at approximately $2.50 per square foot, the projected rental income for the entire property could reach $360,000 annually, representing an approximate 10.28% CAP rate. While all figures are projections, they provide a compelling framework for evaluating this exceptional investment opportunity.