SO31 School Road, Hamble, Southampton

x9The Pointx9 A proposed new waterside restaurant opportunity within Hamble Point Marina near Southampton GIA c.2,196 sq ft with sunset views

Hamble Point Marina is a leading marine service centre within the Marina Developments Limited (MDL) network, offering a prime location for accessing the Solent's famous sailing waters, it caters to both racers and cruisers, providing berthing for over 230 boats and a dry stack facility for over 650 boats. There are also comprehensive marine related services including boat brokerage, maintenance and repairs.

Hamble Point Marina has undergone significant investment in recent years, including a recent £3 million project to enhance facilities. The next phase of this investment is to introduce a market leading food and beverage experience.

It is proposed that The Point will be a modular building comprising a Gross Internal Floor Area of approximately 246 sq m (2,648 sq ft) with similarly

sized outside terraces facing south east to south west and therefore benefitting from all day sunshine.

x9The Pointx9 is part of a plan to further improve the facilities for berth holders, tenants and both boating and non-boating visitors alike.

Hamble Point Marina is recognised as being one of the jewels in the River Hamble crown, occupying a hugely important, prominent and accessible location on the sought after Central South Hampshire coastline.

Key elements of MDL's strategic vision are:

Part of a wider improvement plan which includes a new marina office and berth holder facilities (both recently completed), improved commercial spaces, a new event space to be created where the current restaurant sits and refreshed branding and signage;

x9The Pointx9 should become a destination restaurant, capitalising on Hamble Point Marina's unique location superior to any other Hamble-based marina for access to Southampton Water;

Customers will comprise MDL berth holders, tenants and their customers, visitors by boat and visitors by road from Hamble and further afield;

Increase the number of annual berth holders, attracted by the facilities of the marina and The Pointx9 specifically;

Increase casual/visitor berthing through desire to visit the marina and The Point specifically;

Provide an improved food and beverage offering for commercial tenants, their guests and high net worth customers;

Create vibrancy and increase footfall across all elements of the Marina.

The successful operator will benefit from a new lease agreement on terms to be agreed.

Planning permission is expected to be granted in January 2026 with construction to begin February 2026. It is anticipated the completed structure will be ready to receive the tenant's fit out in June 2026 with an expected August 2026 opening date.

A comprehensive pack of information will be made available to interested operators. We expect to conduct meetings with a shortlist of prospective partners in October with a view to inviting financial proposal at the beginning of November.

MDL are seeking a proven tenant operator with the necessary skills and strength to create and run a destination food and beverage business, while providing a value-for-money offering to MDL's berth holders and tenants. Key operator characteristics should include:

A proven track record of running successful restaurants or wider food and beverage businesses in the region, ideally in waterfront locations.

A strong financial and marketing acumen to drive custom, establish the destination and in so doing elevating Hamble Point Marina's overall profile.

Flair to create a destination café and restaurant;

The desire to implement a sustainable business using the highest environmental and social standards.

The property will need to be assessed for Business Rates and Energy Performance at a later stage.

We anticipate the property will benefit from Class E Commercial Use (restaurant/food and beverage) under The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

The property is not yet under construction. We recommend that interested parties visit the location and carry out initial due diligence in the first instance (please note the Marina's operating hours).

Hamble Point Marina is located on the west bank and mouth of the River Hamble and providing easy access to the world-renowned waters of the Solent.

Proposes new modular waterside restaurant/cafe/bar opportunity located in Hamble Point Marina

Planned Opening Summer 2026 (subject to planning permission)

Benefits from a GIA of 2,196 sq ft (approx.) with ample outside seating area

Waterside arrival/pick up point and visitor berthing available

Over 50 adjacent car parking spaces

Outside terraces can benefit from x9Sunrise to Sunsetx9 orientation

New lease opportunity with rental offers invited