An abundance of country pubs are for sale in regional Victoria, find one close to you

Have you ever dreamt of owning a pub? Now could be your chance. See the list of pubs available in regional Victoria.

Every dreamt of owning your own country pub or hotel? Now could be your chance.

With an abundance of them on the market there is sure to be one to capture your attention.

Browse the country pubs for sale throughout Victoria.

Flowerdale Hotel

This “iconic” Victorian Hotel could be the opportunity you are looking for.

It would be ideal for someone looking to continue to run an established business with the potential to expand and grow.

The only venue of its kind in the tiny rural locality, it’s become a community hub and a popular gathering place for motorbike and car clubs.

There’s even a rumour our most famous bushranger might have stopped by for a pint.

Country music legend A P Johnson penned the song Heaven, Hell or the Flowerdale Hotel in honour of the iconic watering hole.

Owners Steve and Viv Phelan are selling up shop to enjoy some time travelling.

“I just hope the next person comes on and falls in love with what we did,” Steve said.

Key highlights:

– 6753sq m land (approx.)

– Bistro with large dining and function space

– Fully equipped bar

– Complete set up commercial kitchen

– Beer garden

– four motel rooms

– four bedrooms onsite residence

– On-site parking

– Located approx. an hour drive from Melbourne CBD on the busy Whittlesea-Yea Rd.

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Canberra Hotel Ballarat

This historic hotel is hitting the market after being fully renovated just three years ago.

The 1860s building is in a “terrific” location close to Lake Wendouree and the city centre, the hotel offers two apartments, a refreshments salon and a tea parlour, which operate as special-occasion, intimate function spaces.

Host Malcolm Roberts is a Ballarat local, having been born there and attending school there. He has had a varied business career in hospitality, corporate management and senior management.

Key highlights:

– Land of 780sq m

– Two storey building with ground floor

– licenced venue

-First floor six room fully self-contained accommodation

– Dual Frontages of 28m each

– Completely renovated three years ago

– Licenced as Pub / Wine Garden / Accommodation

– Commercial kitchen

– Fully modernised historic 1860s building all the work has been done

– Plenty of additional land

– Highly visible corner location

– Only meters to Lake Wendouree and Ballarat CBD

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Wedderburn Hotel

The Wedderburn Hotel has been a “local watering hole” for many years.

Some of the older outbuildings can be dated back to the 1800s gold rush era, but the hotel is more modern, built in the 1970s.

The current operators have “captured a changing and growing tourist trade”.

It is a regrettable sale, however the owners are looking to “move forward”.

There’s still plenty of improvement left for the serious operator.

Key highlights:

– A unique hotel business.

– Plenty of room to left for an improving performer.

– Modern two storey four bedroom unit with easy access to the hotel.

– Current operation now increased to seven days a week.

– New management team.

– Hotel leasehold

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Courthouse Hotel, Ararat

The Courthouse Hotel is a classic country pub, featuring a large dining area, spacious public bar with an outdoor beer garden area.

The hotel — located just an hour from the Grampians and Ballarat — also includes five queen accommodation rooms with three communal bathrooms and a separate one bedroom apartment residence with a lounge, kitchenette and ensuite.

The pub is leased with options until 2048.

Key Highlights:

– Approximately an hour from the world renowned Grampians region and Ballarat.

– Close to local tourist attractions.

– Spacious bar and beer garden.

-Storage sheds and onsite apartment.

-Long term secure lease options.

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North Eastern Hotel, Benalla

Rich in history, this beautifully renovated and stylishly appointed country leasehold venue includes a spacious public bar, relaxing couch areas each with its own authentic fireplace, bistro, dining, large function and/or conference room facilities, lounge, beer garden with vergola-style protection from the weather, footpath trade, plus ample parking for patrons.

With multiple income streams across food, beverage and accommodation, “The Northo” has the capacity to be a venue of choice far beyond the realms of the traditional Australian pub.

Key features:

– Excellent Buyers Yield of approx. 77.5%
– Turnover in excess of $1.74M across 2020/2021
– Outstanding lease terms with rent at 5% (approx.) of turnover
– Multiple income streams
– Beautiful modern hospitality venue
– Two stunning authentic fireplaces
– Large function/conference room
– Garden courtyard with vergola-style protection from the weather
– Four bedroom, three bathroom family residence
– Four motel accommodation units
– Bustling regional city with very limited competition
– Strong revenue growth and profits

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Riverview Hotel, Tarwin Lower

The Riverview Hotel incorporates a spacious public bar, lounge/dining areas and function areas, lovely deck area and beer garden, perfect for large crowds and live music plus a two bedroom residence.

Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Riverview Hotel after a kayak or a fish over the road in the Tarwin River or a surf down the road at Venus Bay.

Over the last few years, the Riverview Hotel has seen a major upgrade undertaken. While the front part of the building is still quite original, the kitchen, bar, rest rooms, and bistro have all had a superb upgrade.

About $490,000 has been spent on upgrades to this classic pub — located two hours from Melbourne between Inverloch and Venus Bay.

– Brand new 25 year lease available

– Fully renovated in December 2020 with significant expenditure

– Renowned live music venue

– Lounge /bistro/bar

– Large covered outdoor deck area dining area

– Function room, games & pool room

– Four open fireplaces

– Holiday hotspot with its proximity to the coast

– No competition

– 750 meals over the Queen‘s Birthday Weekend

– Community focal point

– Freehold option also available.

Avoca Hotel, Avoca

The Avoca Hotel, a multi-award winning pub and the only hotel ever to win the prestigious Golden Plate Award for Best Overall Dining in the state of Victoria is situated in central Victoria and carries a reputation of being one of the best regional pubs in Australia.

Set over two levels, the hotel commands customers return time and time again by dishing up fabulous food, local wines and boutique beers all served in a superbly renovated building with a cosy and intimate interior.

Publicans have been in possession of the hotel for over 12 years and have spent a considerable amount of time and money on refurbishment to the hotel and its facilities.

In the public bar you can order relaxed, traditional “pub grub” style food from the bar menu, varying from snacks to full meals, while in the formal dining room, the menu is more restaurant style cuisine with full table service in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

For the diehard counter meal lovers, there are still a few pub favourites available. A particular focus on wines from the surrounding Regions of the Pyrenees, Grampians, Great Western and Ballarat temps the taste buds. Of equal acclaim is the extraordinary list of beers. Having received Gourmet Traveller Wines award for the Best Beer List in Australia three times, it has now been inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Key Features:

– Brand new 25 year lease

– Ground floor

– Central bar & 60 seat main dining room with fireplace

– Private stand-alone dining room with waiting room for pre drinks

– Commercial kitchen + cold & wine storage

– Dedicated basement cellar and cool room for kedging

– Grand staircase leads to 10 rooms of which three open to a balcony with views

– Function/conference room with its own kitchenette and open fireplace

– Residence to the rear of the building with open plan living and dining

– Currently only operating with food and beverage opportunity to further develop income streams

– Possible other revenue stream (STCA) accommodation /conference facilities

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Nar Nar Goon Hotel, Nar Nar Goon

The Nar Nar Goon Hotel is just 61 km from Melbourne and just a suburb over from Pakenham.

It features a public bar, TAB, function room, bistro and drive thru bottle shop plus a large private residence with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an office.

Established in 1973, the Nar Nar Goon Hotel is the only pub in town and is very popular with the locals and visitors to the area.

Key Features:

-Kitchen

-private residence

-Accommodation

-Located in a growth corridor not far from Melbourne

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The Shamrock, Alexandra

One of the region’s most iconic hotels with main street location, the Shamrock Hotel features a public bar, lounge, function room, beer garden, a great two bedroom manager's residence and nine rooms of accommodation.

Built in 1867 and refurbished in recent years by Selling Houses Australia, the two-storey hotel has a heritage exposed brick that brings authentic charm and warmth to the hotel.
The first level is completely refurbished, has good signage and street parking.
There are multiple streams of income, this is your classic down to earth vintage Irish pub.

Key Features:

-Newly refurbished

-Accommodation rooms

-Private residence

-Magnificent features

-Multiple income streams

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Little River Inn, Ensay

This is the first time East Gippsland’s Little River Inn has been offered to the market in 30 years.

This traditional country pub is located on the tourist route to the snow fields and feels like home.

It includes an in-house residence.

Key Features:

-Accommodation sleeps up to 24 people in four ensuite double rooms and bunks (ideal for groups)

-Large dining room

-Pool room

-Comfortable rustic bar with wood heater

-Lounge area with coonara

-Hotel is on 1.5 acres fully fenced and lockable

-Secure parking available for motorbike groups with five car garage

-Well known location for motorcycle groups and awarded five helmets in Australian Motorcyclist Magazine

-Close to snowfields, fishing and popular 4wd area

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Yallourn North Hotel, Yallourn North

This easy to run hotel features a large public bar, bistro, eight accommodation rooms and a one bedroom manager's apartment.

A great beer garden with stunning views, that also homes its very own can bar, the yard has a smoking patio and a large area that allows free camping for hotel patrons.

There are two formal sitting rooms that could be incorporated into a dining or private function space or sub lease to a barber.

The hotel has great storage facilities and an onsite shed.

This business affords an opportunity to create great streams of income.

Key features:

-Beer garden

-Stunning views

-Close to Melbourne

-Managers apartment

-Storage facilities and onsite shed

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Imperial Hotel, Bairnsdale

The gateway to the world famous Gippsland lakes, this Bairnsdale hotel is the perfect destination for all tourists, workers, fishermen.

This hotel consists of a public bar, pool room, bistro and private function room and large rear deck.

Situated on a large commercial one zoned parcel of land of approximately 1405sq m.

The hotel is not currently trading, and has been boarded up to stop vandals damaging the hotel and the plant and equipment.

Key features:
- Good Location

- Potential for renovation and refurbishment

- All the features of a pub

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Dartmouth Pub, Dartmouth

This charming country Victorian pub is set upon a huge township zoned land parcel of about 7,505sq m within the stunning Alpine region of Dartmouth in the picturesque Mitta Valley.

Packed with features, the hotel includes a recently refurbished open-plan style public bar, lounge, pool table area, commercial kitchen, bistro, dining room, function room, large outdoor beer garden, fantastic playground and ample parking for patrons.

As an added bonus and included within the building is the Dartmouth local post office, coffee shop and local opportunity shop — all deriving additional income for the hotel purchaser.

The Dartmouth Pub also provides an excellent catering and function venue for weddings, birthday`s and corporate conferences and with its stunning views and beautiful drive, Dartmouth is also a very popular location for fishing competitions, motorbike and vintage car rallies and corporate conferences.

Key Features:

- Excellent catering and function venue for weddings, birthday`s and corporate conferences

- Set upon a huge township zoned land parcel of about 7,505sq m

- Public bar, lounge, pool table area, commercial kitchen, bistro, dining room, function room, large outdoor beer garden, fantastic playground and ample parking for patrons.

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Snowline Hotel & Motel, Harrietville

Set in the tourism epicentre of Bright, Harrietville and Porepunkah — where both population and visitation have increased significantly in the last two years — the Snowline Hotel is the closest off mountain accommodation to Mount Hotham.

Enjoy running one of the most iconic country pubs in the High Country with plenty of scope and space to develop additional attractions like a brewery, cafe or ski hire business.

Key Highlights:

- Very attractive return on investment, north of 15 per cent

- Strong & reliable mix of trade from food & beverage, accommodation and events/functions

- Central island bar servicing large dining section and front bar

- Generous outdoor deck/veranda areas and beer garden

- 16 motel rooms with good parking on site

- General licence up to 1am

- Large land area and red line of 3315sq m* (almost an acre in the heart of town)

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Quambatook Hotel, Quambatook

This hotel is set in the picturesque township of Quambatook in northern Victoria, the home of the famous tractor pull championships.

The hotel has undergone some extensive renovations over the past few years including the bar and bistro areas, exceptional brand new alfresco area at the front of the hotel, 15kW solar system and a freshly painted facade.
The hotel is now a country pub that most people would want to stop for a cold beer at.

The hotel sits on 2652sq m of township zoned land and only trades five days a week from 3pm, offering the smart operator some huge scope for expansion.

Key Features:

- Undergone some extensive renovations including bar and bistro areas

- Exceptional brand new alfresco area at the front of the hotel

- 15kW solar system and a freshly painted facade.

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Lancefield Hotel, Lancefield

This historic hotel was built circa 1900s is very well maintained and appointed with loads of character and charm.
Including a public bar, dining room, function rooms, outdoor beer garden, kids play room plus a three bedroom managers residence, the pub is just 70km from Melbourne.

A one hotel town, the business is run completely under management.

Key Features:
- Just 70km out of Melbourne

- Loads of character and charm

- One hotel town, the business is run completely under management and in one Victoria‘s fastest growth corridor.

- Public bar, dining room, function rooms, outdoor beer garden, kids play room plus a three bedroom managers residence.

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Greendale Country Pub, Greendale

Located within an hour of Melbourne in a sought after region of Victoria, the Greendale Country Pub is the only hotel and general store in town and a favourite among locals.

The hotel sits on 4033sq m of land and features a dining area with an open fire, public bar with a separate dining area, large beer garden with its own stage and private function area, general store that provides groceries, a bottle shop, takeaway pizza and ample parking.

There is a separate two bedroom residence with lounge and bathroom.

Key Features:

-within an hour of Melbourne

-4033 sqm of land

-strong support from locals

-separate two bedroom residence with lounge and bathroom.

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The Watering Hole Tavern, Monbulk

Located in the middle of Monbulk with little to no competition, the Watering Hold Tavern really is the go to place for all the locals in the area.

There is a large car park and outside covered seating along the front veranda of the venue. Then heading inside the lounge area with its large log fire on the left and dining room on the right.

In winter it is the warm cosy fires keep people inside while the beer garden is a favourite in summer.

Off the bar is a large commercial kitchen with a built in wood fired domed pizza oven.

The Watering Hole Tavern has had a complete makeover in the last few years and is in excellent condition. The owners only wishing to sell as they need to spend more time with their children and cannot do both.

Key Features:

-no competition

-large log fire

-large commercial kitchen

-laundry to support a busy operation.

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The Hunters Tryst Hotel, Beveridge

This iconic single story bluestone hotel was built by Andrew Beveridge in 1845, and rebuilt in 1862 after a fire.
Full of character and charm, the hotel has recently been renovated and provides a bright inviting space for diners and patrons.
Located only 40km north of Melbourne and just off the Hume Highway, Beveridge is renowned for being the town that Ned Kelly grew up in.
The Kelly home is currently being restored and will open by the Shire as part of a historical touring route that the Hunters Tryst will also be part of.

Key highlights:

-Full of character and charm

-Room to grow and increase trade

-large public bar, three formal dining rooms which could also be used as private function spaces, outside alfresco dining area and a newly introduced beer garden.

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Myrtleford Hotel Motel, Myrtleford

Located within the gateway to the famous Victorian High Country, this classic country hotel motel has had extensive renovations.

The hotel has a spacious public bar and is currently licenced for 350 patrons with a larger than normal function space and huge beer garden.

Meanwhile, the owners’ residence would easily compete with some of the best stand-alone homes in the area as an accommodation option.

The pub is currently trading Wednesday to Sunday.

Key highlights:

– Terrific location in a strong all season tourism area

– Multiple income streams across food, beverage and accommodation

– Excellent accommodation with diverse room options

– Licenced for up to 500 patrons

– Upgraded Glycol beer system and berline cleaning system

– Newly renovated Air BNB – “The Watering Hole” – Self-contained apartment

– Situated upon (approx.) 2,285m2 of CZ1 – Commercial Zone 1 land A fantastic lifestyle and tree-change

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