Georgetown, Penang

A George Town heritage café space on Jalan Talipon, ground floor only, fitted out and ready for you to open.

The character of the shophouse remains beautifully intact: vintage tiled flooring, exposed timber beams, a skylit airwell, and a carved timber entrance that welcomes guests from the street. Measuring approximately 14 feet wide and 80 feet deep, the space is long enough to seat, serve, and still leave room to breathe.

Much of the groundwork has already been done. A bar counter and partitions are in place, two bathrooms are fully fitted, and 3-phase electricity is available, allowing you to run a full kitchen without worrying about power supply. The costly part of the setup is already behind you. What remains is bringing your café concept to life.

Upstairs, the upper floor is being prepared as an Airbnb and operates independently, with its own staircase and rear entrance. As part of the refurbishment, the original timber floor was replaced with concrete, significantly reducing the noise transfer typically associated with heritage shophouses. The result is a quieter café environment below, while the Airbnb guests upstairs become potential customers just a floor away.

Parking, often the biggest challenge in the heritage precinct, is conveniently addressed. A council-operated public car park sits directly in front of the property, while a private car park at the rear provides additional capacity just a short walk away.

A refurbished, café-ready heritage space in the heart of George Town, available at RM3,500 per month.