Full list: Pubs for sale across the Wide Bay Burnett
From the “haunted” to historic, these Queensland watering holes within four hours of Brisbane not only come with colourful backstories but some cost less than a family home. FULL LIST.
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Ever had the dream of being the local town publican, pouring beers on hot days and finding out about all the local gossip with a friendly regular or three?
Pubs are the heart of many regional Queensland towns, drawing friends, family, visitors, locals and strangers under the same roof. They mark all types of events from milestone celebrations, to the regular 5pm coldie and even the more sombre moments of loss and grief.
They also mark history over time, and multiple young and old lovers have met over a pint at the local, with relationships lasting anything from a few moments to decades.
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In contrast to the many joyous occasions had in pubs, they also mark darker ones, and the pubs in the Wide Bay Burnett have hosted stories of true crime, animal hunting, fights, disaster, murder mystery and hauntings.
Whether you want to imagine a life as a local publican or are a serious buyer with the cash to front your dreams, check out our full list of pubs for sale in the Wide Bay Burnett as of mid-September 2023.
The Hideaway Hotel, Tiaro
Asking price: expressions of interest
If the idea of wiping down spilt beer after good yarns is your type of dream pub, The Hideaway Hotel in Tiaro is sure to have an array of colourful characters and regulars keeping the beer taps running.
A good yarn would start with the photo of old dairy farmer Len Greensill with his .303 rifle and the body of salty croc pinned to the pub’s wall. Story has it that in 1964, Mr Greensill shot the croc that was breakfasting on his calves on the Mary River near Tiaro.
This old beauty was established in 1881 and is on the market for the first time in 44 years.
Located in the busy thoroughfare town of Tiaro on the Bruce Highway, its wraparound veranda reminiscent of the colonial homestead times is warm, friendly and inviting to locals, visitors and passer-bys alike.
Empire Hotel, Gympie
Asking price: $1,000,000
A proud central Gympie watering hole since 1869, this iconic pub has stood the test of time, loved by all and hosted many a merry and reckless evening within its walls.
And what is a pub without a good haunting? The resident ghost of the building is believed to be a publican’s daughter who died after ingesting poison. She has reportedly been spotted in the lurking the basement.
Ghosts or not, taking on this pub will mean stepping into big boots of legacy.
Federal Hotel, Maryborough
Asking price: $780,000
For more than 130 years this two-storey building has fit in with the character and feel of Kent Street and has provided a meeting place for visitors and locals.
It was built in 1884 and has plenty a murder mystery to it.
In the 1950s a man was found dead on the hotel premises. When the police arrived at the scene they found £80,000 in cash under the body, the mystery was never solved and neither was the money claimed.
Grand Hotel, Wooroolin
Asking price: $950,000
This aptly named grand old building nestled in the Burnett township might just be the perfect country paradise of yarns and cold beer a new publican is looking for.
In 2018, this little pub became the lounge room for the cast and crew of Danger Close, a Vietnam War Film directed by Kriv Stenders as the surrounding area became full of film props such as howitzer artillery guns, two Huey UH-1B Choppers, four M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers and one trojan aeroplane.
Criterion Hotel, Maryborough
Asking price: $750,000
This British stonewall pub hearkens to appear to serve warm ale on a winter’s evening and is a staple Maryborough institution hosting many a joyous celebration.
DJ Brendan Heit reported hearing the ghosts of two children who died during an outbreak of illness in the building, linking their presence to the eerie sounds he heard at night.
It is now said to be the only active nightclub space from Hervey Bay to Noosa Heads, and could be the last chance for a new owner to bring back the party scene to the region.
Prince Alfred Hotel, Gundiah
Asking price: expression of interest
Originally built in 1868 the Prince Alfred Hotel in Gundiah is known by its regulars as the Gundy Pub.
This pub offers something beyond the beer that falls from its taps, hosting a whole array of camping facilities, a beer garden, cabins, caravan park and camping grounds.
Hotel Carlton, Maryborough
Asking price: $1,125,000
This old hotel was built in 1939 on the site of the Ballarat Pub in the heart of Maryborough and remains the location of much mystery, murder and true crime.
In 2012, it was the scene of a crime after an altercation between two patrons of the hotel ended in the horrific murder of Cleveland Clay, who was thrown from the veranda before being bashed to death with a piece of wood in the carpark of the hotel.
It remains today as a bustling club watering the town of Maryborough, and its colourful, however horrific stories only add to its charm.
Metro Hotel, Bundaberg
Asking price: $4,100,000
The first mayor of Bundaberg, Walter Adams, also an entrepreneur and infrastructure pioneer, built the original hotel in the 1800s.
Now a cafe and bistro, the hotel has a more modern approach to the country pubs of the past.
Eight beers on tap, a 20-machine gaming room, a commercial kitchen, a function room or nightclub area, and a fully contained, two-bedroom manager’s residence, this six ensuited rooms to a shared kitchen could be your next business dream.
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