‘The beginning of the end’: Much-loved Auckland venue up for sale after 30 years of family ownership

The iconic Leigh Sawmill Cafe, a beloved Auckland music venue and eatery, is for sale after 30 years of ownership by the Guinness family. A cultural hub in Leigh, it has hosted famous acts like Shihad and Fat Freddy's Drop.

Marketed by Bayleys, the sale includes the cafe, bar, accommodation, and retail spaces. The listing highlights its "significant untapped potential" for a new owner to either reinvigorate the venue or redevelop the site, creating a new chapter.