Property Description
Rare opportunity to acquire The Wren, a nationally acclaimed hospitality destination recognized by both The New York Times and Bon Apptit as one of the 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025. Located in the heart of Baltimore's historic and highly walkable Fell's Point neighborhood, this turnkey hospitality asset offers investors and owner-operators the opportunity to purchase an established business and real estate with a loyal customer base, exceptional buildout, and strong neighborhood presence. The Wren features a thoughtfully designed interior that embraces the character of its historic surroundings while transporting guests to a traditional Irish public house with an exceptional working brick fireplace built by the former president of the bricklayers union in 1993, warm wood finishes, custom millwork, handcrafted lighting, and curated design elements create an inviting atmosphere that has become a destination for both locals and visitors. The property includes an ornate Victorian era full-service bar, commercial kitchen infrastructure, and flexible seating arrangements suitable for daily operations, private events, and special programming. Above the commercial space, the property includes a private owner's suite spanning half of the second and all of the third floors. The residence features updated finishes, mini-split HVAC, beautiful flooring, an updated bathroom, and abundant historic charm, creating an ideal live-work opportunity in one of Baltimore's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated along the highly trafficked Aliceanna Street corridor, the property benefits from excellent visibility, strong pedestrian activity, and a dense surrounding residential population. Its prime location provides immediate access to Baltimore's thriving dining, entertainment, and waterfront attractions. Property Highlights -Nationally recognized hospitality concept named among The New York Times and Bon Apptit's 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025 -Established neighborhood destination with a loyal customer base and successful Scotch Club membership program -Turnkey operation including liquor license, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and existing infrastructure -Historic 19th-century bar dating to approximately 1890, one of the oldest remaining bars in Fell's Point -Owner's suite apartment occupying the second and third floors -Prime Fell's Point location with strong foot traffic and exceptional neighborhood demographics -Opportunity for continued hospitality operations or repositioning to an alternative restaurant, bar, or mixed-use concept -Significant recent capital improvements including: -Upgraded multi-zone mini-split HVAC system -Refinished hardwood floors -Updated walk-in cooler and draft beer system -New wood paneling and custom-crafted sconces -Roof replaced in 2019 -First floor fully re-joisted in 1992 -Exceptional first-floor brick fireplace constructed in 1993 by the former President of the Bricklayers Union Offered at $1,250,000, The Wren represents a rare opportunity to acquire a nationally recognized hospitality property with a residential component in one of Baltimore's most sought-after dining and entertainment districts.