Pratty’s Patch, The Commercial Hotel, the Swiss Mountain Hotel and more:
The humble country pub: the meeting place for friends, a spot for road-trippers to refresh and a place full of history. Here are 10 pubs for sale in regional Victoria:
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Country pubs are the heart of regional towns and a delicious pit stop for travellers passing through.
They are often the encyclopaedia of communities, holding rich histories spanning generations.
Every regional pub has its own unique personality and family, some with infamous publicans and customers, and act as a meeting place for locals to relax and enjoy a frothy.
Here are 10 pubs in regional Victoria looking for a new owner.
Pratty’s Patch – Maiden Gully
35 Monsants Rd, Maiden Gully – Bendigo
A quaint country pub just a two-hour drive from Melbourne is looking for a new owner to tend its bars.
Pratty’s Patch in Maiden Gully has been put on the market by Priority1 Real Estate.
This Bendigo treasure has been pouring beers for locals since 1996, with the present publican operating the taps for 18 years.
As the only licensed premises in the leafy suburb of Maiden Gully, Pratty’s Patch is an established business with loyal customers.
The pub has a self-contained unit adjoined at the rear of the property.
Burkes Hotel/Motel – Yarrawonga
96 Belmore St, Yarrawonga
In a little town near the Victorian/NSW border, a local hotel is on the market for a new owner to call it home.
Burke’s Hotel Motel has been listed for sale by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group in partnership with Doug May with a perfect spot in the Murray riverside town of Yarrawonga.
The hotel/pub is often frequented by travellers and road-trippers looking for a spot to kick off their boots.
Right on the shore of Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga is known for the scenic landscapes and endless activities for anyone looking for a sea-change.
Colbinabbin Country Hotel
18 Mitchell St, Colbinabbin
A pub that looks more like an old English country house has hit the market in the centre of the state.
Just two hours from Melbourne or a short trip out of Bendigo, the 97-year-old pub is ready for its next evolution.
The Colbinabbin Country Hotel originally opened in 1918 but was rebuilt in 1926.
Newly renovated, the pub is looking for someone new to own and run its bars, which have been bringing together the local community for almost a century.
Swiss Mountain Hotel
3454 Midland Hwy, Blampied
One of Victoria’s oldest and most “atmospheric” pubs has hit the market.
The Swiss Mountain Hotel in Blampied is just a short drive out of the holiday favourite town of Daylesford.
With its 160th birthday coming up in 2024, the hotel is now looking for a new owner.
The pub also comes with a free standing function facility and a three bedroom owner/manager’s residence.
Railway Hotel
Railway Hotel, Mangalore
Recently restored to its former glory, the Railway Hotel in Mangalore is ready for a new owner to take the reigns.
The pub opened in 1880 and was rebuilt in 1935.
The pub was damaged by a fire in 2003 and remained closed until July last year.
Just a two-hour drive out of the city, the pub also has a three-bedroom residence attached to its rear, also including an office area.
Leitchville Hotel
17 King George St, Leitchville
Just off the Murray Valley Hwy, this cornerstone of the local community is looking for a new caretaker.
The Leitchville Hotel is a three-hour drive out of Melbourne and is more than just a pub.
It comes with eight rooms with the potential for accommodation and has recently had an extensive upgrade.
Minapre Hotel & Post Office
18 Wychunga St, Lascelles
More than a small town pub, the Minapre Hotel is the central hub for the Lascelles community.
The hotel first started serving beers in 1905 and is still a favourite for locals, with a public bar, bistro, beer garden and drive-through liquor store attached.
The hotel serves as a spot for people to post their mail as well as it has an Australia Post outlet attached.
In the heart of the Lascelles town, the Minapre Hotel’s historic brick facade is hard to miss.
Dargo Hotel
108 – 110 Lind Ave, Dargo
Inland from the popular summer destination Lakes Entrance, the Dargo Hotel is a landmark country pub that opened its doors in 1898.
Originally a stop over town for people travelling to find gold in the state’s north, this country pub is now looking for a new owner.
In the Hurley family for nearly 70 years, the hotel has only had four owners in its long history, catering to locals and travellers on their way into Victoria’s high country.
The pub also comes with a four bedroom, two bathroom owner’s residence.
Commercial Hotel
35 Main St, Minyip
On the main street of Minyip, three and half hours north west of Melbourne, the Commercial Hotel is a historic country pub looking for a new publican.
The Commercial opened its doors in 1908, and boasts a public bar, dining room, cocktail lounge room and an outdoor beer garden.
The hotel lives up to its name, with 12 rooms on the second floor for travellers just passing through.
The publican wants to sell the pub and retire to fish in Tasmania, leaving an open opportunity for a fresh set of hands to continue the life of the Commercial Hotel.
The Royal Mail Hotel
144 Scott St, Warracknabeal
An iconic landmark in a northwestern Victorian town has hit the market.
The Royal Mail Hotel in Warracknabeal provides a blank canvas for anybody who wants to live out their dream of reopening a country pub.
Located along the Silo Art Trail, the Royal Mail Hotel could be the hottest new spot for road-trippers travelling through the state.
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