Restaurant with Rooftop Bar Downtown Fredericksburg

Circa 2012, Blake and Aby Bethem endeavored to expand upon their prior restaurant success as owners of the high-end local favorite Bistro Bethem in downtown Fredericksburg by purchasing and renovating 314 William Street. Then a traditional retail storefront, the couple embarked upon a painstaking renovation to 314 William that has produced what we knew for many years as Vivify Burger Lounge, serving gourmet burgers and outdoor drinks. Holding the title as first rooftop bar permitted in Downtown Fredericksburg, this multilevel gem was one of multiple early catalysts that spawned the nickname "Restaurant Row" for the six blocks leading toward the Rappahannock River, with vibrant choices ranging from Sedona Taphouse and Harry's Downtown, to Fahrenheit 132, Whiskey Rebellion, Five Chophouse, and classic choices such as Ristorante Renato's and La Petite Auberge. Downtown Fredericksburg has encountered a renaissance particularly in the food and beverage scene during the past decade, and this is a rare opportunity for a restaurant/bar owner to capitalize. Just two blocks from the vibrant revitalization projects along William Street such as the office/retail focused Liberty Place, the luxurious 98 room Publisher hotel and 84 apartment development now completed at William Square, and within walking distance of paid surface parking lots and a 321-space parking deck.Location. Location. Location. When possible, let the real estate do the heavy lifting for your restaurant concept. 314 William offers a fully operational, fully equipped, full-service kitchen with dining room and bar on the first level. Making one's way to the rear of the dining area, traveling first toward a lower-level outdoor dining area well-suited for groups, which leads to the stairwell to the rooftop. Once upon the roof, a well-equipped bar with tapping system and refrigeration awaits for the rare and unique guest experience overlooking one of the busiest commercial blocks in all of downtown Fredericksburg. Skip the cost of constructing a new kitchen, and enjoy the fruits of past labor with this plug and play opportunity.