Smith St Bistrot, 300 Smith Street, Collingwood

RARE SMITH STREET INVESTMENT LEASED TO SCOTT PICKETT’S ACCLAIMED ‘SMITH ST BISTROT’, OFFERING LONG-TERM INCOME SECURITY THROUGH TO 2039.

Jones Real Estate is pleased to present Smith St Bistrot, 300 Smith Street, Collingwood, to the market For Sale via Deadline Private Sale closing Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 12:30pm (AEDT).

Backed by the Scott Pickett Group and secured by a long-term lease with structured rental growth, the asset offers a rare opportunity to acquire freestanding building with an iconic tenant in one of Melbourne’s tightest-held retail and hospitality markets.

Key investment highlights include:

– Currently returning $120,205.44 per annum plus GST & Outgoings, with fixed 4% annual increases providing structured rental growth.

– The property is secured by a five-year lease with two further five-year options extending through to 2039, delivering long-term holding income.

– The lease is further supported by a Director’s Guarantee from Scott Pickett and a security bond equivalent to seven months’ rent plus GST.

– The property is leased to ‘Bottier 300 Pty Ltd’ trading as ‘Smith St Bistrot’, Scott Pickett’s acclaimed French bistrot, on one of Melbourne’s most in-demand hospitality strips.

– The asset comprises 344 sqm* of gross lettable area – retail (GLAR) on a 184 sqm* landholding with a 7m* Smith Street frontage and rear access via alleyway.

– An opulent, heritage-led fit out evokes a 1920s Parisian brasserie, with marble tables, chandeliers and a private dining room reached via a striking spiral staircase.

– Part of the Scott Pickett stable, home to some of Melbourne’s most celebrated dining destinations including Chancery Lane, Smith St Hotel, Estelle and Longrain.

– Zoned C1Z – Commercial 1 Zone.

*Approx.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact the exclusive agents at Jones Real Estate.

Disclaimer: Sizes and dimensions described are approximate. Parties should not rely on the information contained within this summary; we recommend seeking professional advice before proceeding.