HOSPITALITY company Entertainment Enterprises is selling The Library nightclub in Northbridge after 34 years.

The venue has been rebranded several times over the past three decades, starting its life in 1983 as Hannibals with supermodel Elle Macpherson attending the launch — and another 2000 people queuing up to join her inside the venue.

CBRE’s David Kennedy said the iconic venue at 69 Lake Street included a ground floor and mezzanine level of about 740sqm, including private function rooms, with a second level featuring bars and lounge areas. The Library is on a 505sqm site.

“The opportunity to buy a freehold nightclub in Perth’s premier entertainment area of Northbridge comes up very rarely,” Mr Kennedy said.

CBRE’s Chloe Mason said she expected strong interest in the building, which was a church before it became a nightclub, from existing and new operators, investors and developers.

Entertainment Enterprises most recently rebranded the venue as The Library, giving it an eclectic themed fit-out with more than 11,000 books, illuminated dance floor and mood lighting.

However, the company has decided to focus on its bar and restaurant venues, including the newly opened Gold Plate winning Rambla on Swan, Tiger Lil’s, The Empire Bar and soon to be redeveloped Varga Lounge.

CBRE said offers to purchase were closing on May 12 unless it was sold earlier.