Country pubs, modern bars: 20 hotels currently for sale across Queensland
From fixer-uppers to multi million-dollar money makers, see the variety of pubs for sale across Qld to fit every budget and level of experience, some as cheap as the average Brisbane home. FULL LIST
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At one point or another, most people have dreamt of owning their own pub.
And no more last calls and endless beers could soon become someone’s reality, with a number of pubs and hotels available for sale across the state, most coming with a price tag less than the average Sydney home.
Whether you’re looking for a classic country pub or a more upscale modern hotel, take a look at 20 of the best pubs and hotels currently for freehold sale in the Queensland commercial property market.
HOTELS FOR SALE
Walkabout Creek Hotel
Town: McKinlay
Price: $1.4m plus stock at valuation
Made famous by its appearance in the classic 1986 Aussie film, Crocodile Dundee’s homestead pub is looking for its next akubra-wearing owner, with a price guide of $1.4 million.
Located in McKinlay, 107 kilometres south of Cloncurry and 240 kilometres north of Winton, Walkabout Creek Hotel is set in the North West Mineral Province near a number of large mine sites.
Selling agent Michael Verständing of VZ Real Estate said that Walkabout Creek is a unique opportunity to purchase an iconic outback Aussie pub, and a piece of Australian film history.
“After almost 30 years in real estate I honestly feel any investment in real estate is a smart strategy, as I have seen prices explode since I entered the industry, with my first sale being a house at just $39,000,” Mr Verständing said.
“The beauty of a commercial hotel like the Walkabout Creek is you are not just buying land and buildings, you’re buying into a successful well established business with a fantastic lifestyle.”
Established in the 1900s, the famous Crocodile Dundee pub is situated in the township of McKinlay and includes drive-through caravan sites, accommodation, a manager’s residence and a caravan park.
Mr Verständing said that while tourism is the main source of income of the venue, workforce accommodation and meals support this income throughout the year.
“There is also a fair amount of commercial and residential real estate that comes with the sale of the pub, as well as a large amount of movie memorabilia that adorns the walls of the hotel,” he said.
“Visitors can even see the original Blue Bar from the film and Mick Dundee’s truck sits proudly out the front,
“Best of all its quite a profitable business too... I doubt you’d find anyone that hasn’t heard of Crocodile Dundee”
The low-set timber hotel includes 14 single rooms, four ensuite rooms, a public bar, pool room, kitchen and an iconic Australian ‘veranda out the front’.
In addition to the world-famous outback pub, the listing also includes a manager’s residence on the south end of the lot, as well as two caravan parks, an amenities block and additional accommodation.
Australian Hotel Winton
Town: Winton
Price: $1.3m
Established in 1897, the Australian Hotel in Winton has a 125-year history in the small town of Winton, known as the birthplace of the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’.
Situated 177 km north of Longreach, the 2821sq m property is located on the Outback town’s main street and includes six rental cabins, 12 upstairs budget accommodation rooms and approval for more cabins.
With a long-term lease in place and current owners prepared to continue operations, the agent advertises an eight per cent return per annum or $104,000.
A classic true blue pub, Australian Hotel Winton puts on regular kelpie and sheep shows to showcase Winton’s rich history in the sheep industry.
The Hideaway Hotel
Town: Tiaro
Price: $1.25m plus stock at valuation
Located off the Bruce Hwy is the quaint Hideaway Hotel, a traditional country pub, available to the market for the first time in 44 years.
Established in 1881, this classic pub is on offer for $1.25 million and includes a public bar, dining area, full kitchen, accommodation and a covered beer garden area.
Located 26 kilometres south of Maryborough in the Fraser Coast Region, the commercial property also comes with four coastal gaming machines with replacement value of approximately $709,000.
Tiaro is a small town with a population of less than 800 people and is known for being the home of one of Queensland’s first butter churning factories.
The Met Hotel
Town: Toowoomba
Price: Available on application
Operating for more than 150 years, The Met Hotel is an old-school two-storey building set in the heart of Toowoomba, with a contemporary twist.
Offering a commercial kitchen, main bar, 17 accommodation rooms and a lounge and dining space, the popular pub was recently refurbished with major renovations to both the main bar and upstairs accommodation.
Combining both modern and traditional design, the pub has a mural feature wall, arched detailing, wooden floors and a fresh paint job.
One of Toowoomba’s oldest pubs, this commercial opportunity comes with great investment potential, with guest accommodation sitting at 83 per cent capacity on average since 2022.
Logan and Albert Hotel
Town: Beaudesert
Price: Seeking expressions of interest
Nicknamed ‘L and A’ by Beaudesert locals, the Logan and Albert Hotel on Brisbane St is currently seeking expressions of interest to sell with vacant possession.
Located 65 kilometres from Brisbane, this beautifully maintained establishment has a spacious internal area of 1144sq m and includes multiple dining halls, various entertaining areas, two kitchens and four main bars.
Established in 1934, the Logan and Albert Hotel was originally named after the two streets it was on the corner of, now known simply as Brisbane St.
Metro Hotel
Town: Bundaberg
Price: $3.7m
Equipped with a 20 machine gaming room, a nightclub, bar, bistro and accommodation – the Metro Hotel in Bundaberg offers its next buyer the whole package, for an asking price of $3.7 million.
Referred to as ‘The Met’ by locals, this popular Bundy venue was built in the 1800s by Walter Adams, the first mayor of Bundaberg, and currently hosts a range of events, from weekly bingo and trivia, to karaoke and live music.
The Metro Hotel currently operates six days a week, and is appropriately placed on Bundaberg’s main street, Bourbong St.
The Mucka Pub
Town: Roma
Price: $2m
Situated on a one acre block, 20 minutes from Roma, The Mucka Pub is a newly built award-winning pub, currently asking for $2 million.
Located on the Warrego Hwy, this low set hotel was originally built in 1912 and burned down in 2019 before being completely refurbished in 2021 by local tradie Marty Coomber.
The small town Roma pub gained viral acclaim in 2021, after Coomber’s tradie mate pranked the pub owner by misspelling the pub’s name on the side of the building, which to this day still reads ‘The Mucka Bup’.
The country ‘bup’ includes a bar, dining and function area, beer garden, eight airconditioned bungalows, six powered sites and a two-bedroom owner’s residence.
Young Australian Hotel
Town: Gladstone Central
Price: Contact agent
Known to locals as the ‘Young Aussie’, this corner block pub offers three street frontages as well as a dual lane drive through bottle shop.
A classic pub, the Young Australian comes with a TAB, gaming room, bar, bistro, beer garden, manager’s flat, six accommodation rooms and 35 gaming machine authorities with a current value of more than $6 million.
Situated in the heart of Gladstone, this all-rounder coastal hotel currently operates seven days a week and sits on a 4,776sq m block.
Francis Hotel
Town: Thallon
Price: $650,000
A pub recognised as one of the ‘Best in Queensland’ by Tourism Queensland in 2023, the Francis Hotel is a hotel, accommodation, post office and general store all in one, asking for $650,000.
Originally built in 1911 and rebuilt again in 1940 after being destroyed by a fire, the double storey timber building was recently refurbished with new wiring, floor coverings, paint, lighting, airconditioning, a toilet block and solar panelling.
The block itself includes a spacious beer garden and the old railway quarters which is now used as eight guest accommodation rooms.
A six hour drive southwest from Brisbane, the well-loved local hotel was originally opened to cater to the employees of the nearby railway line.
Irish Molly’s Bar & Grill
Town: Charters Towers
Price: $750,000
Known to locals as ‘Irish Molly’s’ or the ‘Court House Hotel’, this traditional pub first opened in Charters Towers in 1887, overlooking the historical town and its many heritage buildings.
The pub itself has recently been renovated with a new roof and a 29kw solar array, in addition to a refurbished beer garden, bar, dining room and commercial kitchen.
With an internal area of nearly 2000sq m, this quintessential pub is located on the main street of Charters Towers and hosts live music every week.
The Grand Hotel
Town: Wooroolin
Price: $950,000
Located in the small town of Wooroolin, The Grand Hotel is a classic two storey Queenslander that offers all the essentials of a country pub, including monthly ‘pig on a spit’ events.
A two storey building turned hotel, the venue comes with a public bar, six upstairs accommodation rooms, a dining room, beer garden, upstairs owner’s residence and a newly built separate drive through bottle shop.
Originally built more than 100 years ago, the South Burnett character-filled pub is available for $950,000.
The Cobb & Co Hotel
Town: St George
Price: Contact agent
Known to the locals as ‘The Cobb’, this main street pub is one of St George’s original establishments, as well as the best performing gaming venue in the small country town.
An old-school brick building with a wraparound veranda on the second floor, the pub also features upstairs accommodation and a spacious covered beer garden with a stage.
Located in the heart of St George, The Cobb & Co is open seven days a week and also includes a drive-through bottle shop.
Royal on Ninety-nine
Town: Roma
Price: Contact agent
A contemporary pub that officially opened in 2016, The Royal on Ninety-nine is looking for its new owner after trading hands twice since it first opened eight years ago.
After the historical Royal Hotel burned down in a major fire in 2014, Roma’s Garvie family replaced the iconic hotel with the $3.4m establishment that still stands on McDowall St today.
Winner of the Australian Institute of Architects 2017 Building of The Year, the modern two-storey pub comes with 18 gaming machine authorities and four bars including a TAB sports bar and cocktail lounge.
Nicknamed ‘The 99’, the popular hotel is being sold by the Waratah Group who purchased the commercial property from the Garvie family in 2020.
Jandowae Hotel & Motel
Town: Jandowae
Price: All genuine offers considered
Established in 1932, Jandowae Hotel & Motel is a Queenslander style country establishment situated on the main street of Jandowae, 1.5 hours from Toowoomba.
Originally offered to the market for $550,000, the owners are “motivated and willing to do a deal” in order to sell the 1664sq m flat block before Christmas.
Including a main bar, dining area, lounge area, commercial kitchen and bottle shop, the commercial listing also includes two attached lettable shops including a laundromat.
Union Jack Hotel & The Jack House
Town: Cairns
Price: Contact agent
Set in the heart of Cairns CBD, the Union Jack Hotel or ‘The Jack’ is a half-acre site consisting of a hotel, hostel, bar, beer garden, restaurant, bistro, gaming room and live music venue.
A recently refurbished venue, the property also includes ‘The Jack House’, a backpacker accommodation, with a total of 33 rooms and 131 beds across the two buildings.
Currently hosting a number of live music and DJ events, ‘The Jack’ is popular with both locals and tourists, and brings in multiple streams of income through its accommodation, various bars and its 25 EGM game room.
Kairi Hotel
Town: Kairi
Price: $1.995m
Situated 80 kilometres inland from Cairns, the Kairi Hotel is a 100-year-old establishment and classic Queenslander style hotel in the small town of Kairi with a population of just under 500 people.
Just 10 minutes from Atherton, the hotel includes a 40 person bar and beer garden, a 100 person bistro area, a two-bedroom residential unit and 11 rental rooms accommodating up to 38 people.
Ideal for those looking for a sea change, the net profit of the Kairi Hotel from 2021 to 2022 was $448,171.
Dusty Moose Hotel
Town: Gatton
Price: Offers over $2m
A recently fully renovated commercial hotel, the Dusty Moose Hotel in the town centre of Gatton is searching for its new owner, seeking offers over $2 million.
One minute off the Warrego Hwy and opposite the Railway Station, the Dusty Moose Hotel is situated an hour east of Brisbane in a small town known for its rich farming and agricultural industry.
A historic hotel constructed of solid brick, the local pub includes a main bar, nine upstairs accommodation rooms, a recently refurbished kitchen, nightclub room, bistro area and 30 on-site parking spaces.
Jordan Valley Hotel
Town: Jericho
Price: $399,900 plus stock at valuation
A well-loved country pub situated between Emerald and Longreach, the Jordan Valley Hotel is up for sale for the first time since 2005, perfectly located on the town’s main road.
Featuring an old-school bar, a dining room, commercial kitchen and open area with a pool table, the listing also includes eight-room accomodation, a manager’s quarters and an open grass space for caravan sites.
The hotel is located in the rural town of Jericho, known for being home to one of Queensland’s last remaining drive in theatres, located just across the road from the pub.
O’Sheas Hotel
Town: Walkerston
Price: $850,000 plus stock at valuation
An Irish pub loved by the locals, O’Shea’s Hotel in Walkerston is on the market, selling its modern pub, accomodation, a manager’s residence, a bottle shop and more, for $850,000.
Just 10 kilometres west of Mackay, this Walkerston pub includes a modern fit-out, the only drive-through bottle shop in town, six units for guest accomodation, plus the additional income streams of TAB and Keno.
Covering a spacious 2,400sq m, the pub also features a full-wall mural paying tribute to the Australian Army, with well-detailed paintings of the Rising Sun badge and red poppies.
Koumala Hotel
Town: Koumala
Price: $998,500
Voted one of Queensland’s best pubs by The Courier Mail in 2017, the classic Queenslander-style pub, Koumala Hotel is up for sale for $998,500.
Opened in 1939 and covering two storeys, the spacious venue is known for its giant crocodile featured upon entry, as well as is collection of giant barramundi, crocodile skin and various other creatures adorned on the wall behind the bar.
Filled with character and vintage details, the Koumala Hotel features multiple dining areas, a country-themed dining room, a covered beer garden, a separate pool room and 12 upstairs accomodation rooms, with half including their own private veranda.
Koumala Hotel is just 45 minutes south of Mackay and is a popular destination for tourists pulling in while visiting Airlie Beach and Cairns.
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Originally published as Country pubs, modern bars: 20 hotels currently for sale across Queensland
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