A former longtime popular Galesburg dining and drinking establishment has sold, but the future use of the property remains undetermined.
The vacant building at 1075 N. Henderson St., most recently Sully’s Pub, sold for $155,000 on Dec. 20, according to transactions provided to WGIL by the Knox County Assessment Office. The sale was from Henderson Street Land Trust to Selman Alui.
An Iowa restauranteur, Alui told WGIL he’s not yet ready to disclose his plans for the former Henderson Street restaurant.
The property listing from Platinum Key Real Estate reads:
Previous well-known restaurant & bar offering over 3,200 square feet of dining and kitchen space ready for you to bring your vision to life! Property boasts ample seating space, sizable kitchen with walk-in cooler/freezer, and beautiful bar. Fantastic location with great visibility on a busy main road with an average daily traffic count of 14,500, surrounded by many well-established retail & restaurant businesses such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Walgreens. Oversized parking lot with 40+ parking spaces offering convenience and accessibility. Consider all the possibilities for this building zoned B-1 including a candy store, coffee house, flower/plant shop, or transform this space into the restaurant of your dreams! Imagine even more conditional uses such as a bakery or catering service.
The property was originally the home of Mr. Steak. an American steakhouse restaurant chain started in 1962.
Sully’s Pub, which was owned by Matt and Brad Bernardi, closed in June 2022.
