Bar & Brewery Space for Lease in Kennewick, WA
Most bars and breweries in Kennewick need 1,500–4,000 SF restaurant spaces with commercial kitchen infrastructure, proper venting, adequate parking, and visible frontage. The best-positioned areas are Clearwater Ave, South Kennewick / Canyon Lakes, and Highway 395.
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Quick Facts
- Typical Size
- 1,500–4,000 SF
- Best Starting Areas
- Clearwater Ave, South Kennewick / Canyon Lakes, Highway 395
- Typical Lease Term
- 5–10 years
- Common Setup
- bar area + seating + kitchen or brewhouse + storage
- Typical Rate
- $23–32/SF
- Commercial Parcels
- 1,201
- Active Searches
- 1
Best Areas for Bar & Brewery Space in Kennewick
For most bars and breweries, the best location balances visibility, parking, and buildout feasibility. Grease traps, venting, and health department compliance can limit which spaces actually work.
Areas are ranked using kitchen infrastructure, venting feasibility, visibility, parking, and surrounding tenant mix for bar & brewery users.
Clearwater Ave
Clearwater Ave ranks #1 for bars and breweries because it combines available spaces and competitive rents.
Best for: Bars and breweries that want a larger selection of small restaurant spaces and cost-efficient rents.
Watch for: strong drive-by traffic and signage visibility
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South Kennewick / Canyon Lakes
South Kennewick / Canyon Lakes ranks #2 for bars and breweries because it combines customer parking and competitive rents.
Best for: Bars and breweries that prioritize customer parking and cost-efficient restaurant rents.
Watch for: Suite quality and layout vary, so verify fit before touring.
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Highway 395
Highway 395 ranks #3 for bars and breweries because it combines competitive rents and available spaces.
Best for: Bars and breweries that want a larger selection of small restaurant spaces and cost-efficient rents.
Watch for: strong drive-by traffic and signage visibility
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Downtown Kennewick
Downtown Kennewick ranks #4 for bars and breweries because it combines customer accessibility and competitive rents.
Best for: Bars and breweries that want central client access and cost-efficient restaurant rents.
Watch for: auto-service presence that may not complement a dining setting
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Columbia Center Blvd
Columbia Center Blvd ranks #5 for bars and breweries because it combines functional as-is and dining environment.
Best for: Bars and breweries that want functional as-is and dining environment.
Watch for: Suite quality and layout vary, so verify fit before touring.
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What Bars And Breweries Usually Need
Most bars and breweries need purpose-built or heavily modified space. Venting, grease traps, health department compliance, and parking create constraints that most standard commercial space does not meet.
What Drives Cost for Bar & Brewery Space in Kennewick
Restaurant and food-service lease costs in Kennewick depend heavily on existing buildout. A space with hood, ventilation, and grease trap already in place can save $50,000–150,000 in buildout.
Typical Asking Rent
$23–32/SF/yr
Est. Monthly (1,000 SF)
$1,983-2,683/mo
Lease Type
NNN
Rates are estimated ranges based on available market data. Actual rates vary by location, condition, and negotiation.
Lease type you will likely see
Restaurant spaces are typically NNN (triple net) or modified gross. Percentage rent clauses may apply in higher-traffic locations.
What pushes cost up
Spaces without existing kitchen infrastructure, high-visibility locations, outdoor seating potential, and liquor-license-eligible zones.
What keeps cost down
Second-generation restaurant space with existing hood, ventilation, and grease trap. The buildout savings alone can be $50K–150K.
What to compare before you choose
Ask the landlord what equipment conveys with the lease. A fully equipped second-gen space at a higher rent can be cheaper than a raw space at a lower rent once buildout is factored in.
How Leasing a Bar & Brewery Space Usually Works
If this is your first commercial lease, this is the sequence most bars and breweries follow in Kennewick.
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1
Define concept, menu scope, and space needs
Clarify kitchen requirements, dining capacity, bar/liquor needs, and outdoor seating plans.
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2
Review matching spaces
We prioritize second-generation restaurant spaces with existing hood, ventilation, and grease trap infrastructure.
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3
Tour with your contractor
Bring a restaurant-experienced contractor to assess buildout feasibility, health code compliance, and utility capacity.
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4
Make an offer
Submit an LOI that addresses TI allowance, buildout timeline, equipment conveyance, and early access for permitting.
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5
Permits and buildout
Health department approval, liquor license (if applicable), building permits, and contractor buildout run concurrently.
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Final inspections and opening
Health inspection, fire inspection, certificate of occupancy, and soft opening before full launch.
FAQ: Leasing Bar & Brewery Space in Kennewick
Common questions about leasing bar & brewery space in Kennewick.
How much space does a bar or brewery need in Kennewick?
Most bars and breweries need 1,500–4,000 SF. Counter-service concepts need the low end; full-service restaurants with bar seating need the high end or more.
What kitchen infrastructure should I look for?
Existing commercial hood venting, grease trap, adequate electrical service (200+ amps), and plumbing for your equipment. Retrofitting venting in a space that was never a restaurant costs $30,000–80,000 and is sometimes impossible.
Which parts of Kennewick are the best starting points for a bar or brewery?
Clearwater Ave and South Kennewick / Canyon Lakes are usually the strongest options, with Highway 395 worth considering depending on your concept and target customers.
Should I lease a second-generation restaurant space?
Strongly recommended. A space with existing hood, grease trap, and plumbing can save $50,000–150,000 in buildout costs and 2–4 months in construction time.
What permits do I need before opening?
At minimum: Benton-Franklin Health District food service permit, building permits for any modifications, fire inspection, and a business license. Liquor licenses take 6–8 weeks in Washington.
How long does it take to open a bar or brewery in Kennewick?
In a second-generation space with existing kitchen infrastructure, 2–4 months is realistic. A full buildout from shell typically takes 4–8 months including permitting.
Sources, Review, and How We Rank Areas
This page combines local parcel data, submarket boundaries, WSDOT traffic counts, and broker review. Rankings help a small-business tenant understand where to start, then refine the search using live availability, quoted rent, and lease terms.
Data Inputs
- Benton County Assessor parcel data
- Franklin County GIS & parcel records
- WSDOT traffic count stations
- Local submarket boundaries
About This Page
- Reviewed by:
- David Fritch, Commercial Real Estate Broker, licensed with Kiemle Hagood
- Last updated:
- April 5, 2026
- How recommendations work:
- Submarket rankings combine kitchen infrastructure, venting feasibility, visibility, parking, and surrounding tenant mix for bar & brewery users.
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