Hospitality and tourism businesses for sale right now across Tasmania
A popular karaoke bar, chef-hatted restaurants, art galleries and pubs are among scores of Tassie businesses that have recently hit the market from $65k to $3.7 million. SEE WHAT’S FOR SALE
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DOZENS of businesses around Hobart have hit the market recently, opening up opportunities for investors.
We take a look at some of the more interesting for sale, ranging from $65,000 through to multimillion-dollar operations.
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Super Star Karaoke Bar
Price: Price On Application
The popular karaoke bar has hit the market, with a late liquor licence, contemporary fit-out and full commercial kitchen and bar.
The agent says there’s huge potential to grow the business through marketing, with the 13-room fit out also includin large VIP rooms and state of the art equipment.
The Salty Dog Hotel
Price: $700,000
A classic 1970s-style beachside pub at Kingston Beach has hit the market, which has built a strong reputation and a loyal following with the local community and visitors to the beach.
The Salty Dog Hotel has three distinct dining, drinking and entertaining spaces — the restaurant dining room with views of the beach, The Saloon Bar with a multifunctional space with a dancefloor, wood heater and access to the beer garden, which includes a covered deck area, outdoor wood heater, sandpit, kitchen garden and seating options on the lawn.
Battery Point Manor
Price: $3.7 million
The iconic Georgian property originally known as The Dutch Inn operating as Battery Point Manor C1870 sits in a double size block in Cromwell Street, capturing views to the harbour and surrounding Battery Point.
Retaining many original features, the sprawling property has multiple hotel rooms, private spaces, office and common areas.
Several spaces are currently retained by the owners for private use including the upper level ‘Penthouse’ apartment which enjoys some of Battery Points best water views.
The agents say previously approved for redevelopment to residential townhouses, the property lends itself to a high end development.
“The current owner has had architect designed plans to upgrade the current offering and convert private spaces to further rooms, adding a gym and rooftop lounge area,” the agent said.
Mount Nelson General Store
Price: $950,000
The Mount Nelson General Store has announced they will close at the end of the month, with the business for sale.
The property for sale incorporates a single level boutique supermarket premises on Nelson Road, 16 carparking spaces and a secure storage yard.
Malik Restaurant
Price: $199,000 + SAV
Holder of a chef’s hat, Malik Restaurant has established itself as one of Hobart’s finest.
The agent spruiks the business as a solid investment, with “excellent takings and profitable even during COVID-19”.
The restaurant comprises an open plan kitchen and seating for 45 patrons, with custom made furniture making use of Tasmanian timber.
Ski lift business
Price: Offers over $1.75 million
7 lifts to be sold as a going concern. Fully compliant and ready to go. This extremely rare opportunity to capture the booming Tasmanian tourist market. Winter and summer tourism icon – Ben Lomond is position perfect and spectacular in every sense.
Salamanca Wharf Cafe
Price: $125,000
Situated at the foyer of the Salamanca Wharf Hotel, (opposite UTAS), this cafe benefits from high foot and vehicular traffic from locals, university students, staff and hotel guests.
Fully licensed and ideal owner operator business.
Colebrook Tavern
Price: $349,000
The Mud Walls Rd property includes the tavern, restaurant and owners’ accommodation.
Agents say the tavern has been approved for TAB and up to 20 self-contained RVs which are both not yet in place.
Flamingos Dance Bar building
Price: Offers over $1 million
Devine Property are offering to market this iconic Hobart landmark, operating in Liverpool St for the past 10 years as licensed Flamingos Dance Bar.
“The building presents a dramatic and finely detailed facade to the street and is a striking and prominent element within the streetscape,” the agent said.
“A standout property that offers many original features throughout along with a highly detailed facade lends itself to an array of opportunities from its current use as an entertainment, food and beverage offering to the fitness industry like a pilates studio, creative offices or a showroom.”
The Hobart Book Shop
Price: $65,000 + SAV
The well-established bookshop in the heart of Salamanca is up for sale, with the owners wanting to retire.
Independently owned for almost 30 years, the agent says the business has excelled in providing a sanctuary for both book writers and book readers. The shop has been described as an ‘overcrowded haven where readers indulge in the treasure-hunt style of book-buying’.
Toasted Tasmania
Price: $169,000
“Impeccably designed with amazing attention to detail no expense has been spared on creating a food truck that is the envy of all other competitors,” the agent says.
“Not only is this food truck impeccably set up, it is also renowned as serving some of the best food and coffee currently available by any food truck in the state.”
Included in the sale is a 2016 Holden Colorado dual cab 4x4, 6 speed manual, 110,000 km with a heavy duty towing system.
Strickland Art Gallery
Price: $67,000
Situated in the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hobart’s waterfront, the Strickland Gallery has been established for more than 25 years.
The artwork is prominently displayed throughout the hotel foyer and public areas as well as within the gallery itself, viewed day or night, seven days a week.
The artwork is on consignment and is not part of the stock.
Sir William Don Hotel
Price: WIWO basis for $225,000 equipped with over $200,000 in plant & equipment and commercial licenses for kitchen, bar, and accommodation operations.
The agents say the ‘entry level hospitality opportunity’ incorporates the lease, plant and quipment as well as operation of a hotel venue.
They say buyers could walk in and activity the premise in its current form, rebrand and renovate it or even convert it to a hospitality training school.
Located in North Hobart, the hotel has a 6 + 5 year lease term, is newly refurbished and is a licensed hotel.
It also offers 16 accommodation rooms, has two bars, a lounge bar, 8 ball room, beer garden and commercial kitchen.
Urban Greek
Price: P.O.A.
Urban Greek in Murray Street is a Hobart institution, with the agent saying “only a handful of restaurants in Hobart can claim to be as profitable, popular and consistent as Urban Greek”.
Inside is a vibrant and modern interior with a flexible floor plan, a full commercial kitchen, private dining room and 92 seat open plan restaurant.
Hope and Anchor Pub and Hotel
Price: P.O.A.
Up for grabs is the pub and hotel development site on three titles with previous approval for a nine-storey apartment development.
“Hope & Anchor has the proud history of serving locals and visitors alike with the best bar meals and service Hobart has to offer,” the agent says.
“Located within walking distance to Hobart’s waterfront and entertainment district, this business is ideal for a partnership or an enthusiastic couple to really take it to the next level.”
The Pie Shoppe
Price: P.O.A.
Currently operating as a bakery and cafe, this well-known character retail shop is in the village shopping centre of Geeveston, about 57km from the Hobart CBD.
Located on a prime corner of this historic village, the building has been refurbished using recycled timber cladding and feature shop fronts and parapets built to resemble an old-fashioned shop complete with timber sculptures and seating as well as signage using a restored horse trap positioned over the shop parapet.
The property is also available for lease.
Touchwood Cottages
Price: P.O.A.
Located in the coastal setting of Stanley, Touchwood Cottages enjoys a high profile with both tourists and locals alike as a destination experience providing accommodation, a fully licenced cafe and gallery/giftshop.
Originally built c1840, Touchwood Cottage is one of the oldest private houses in Stanley. The business began trading c1984 and has progressively expanded to include accommodation and a cafe.
Under the current ownership they have tastefully renovated the accommodation with the discerning traveller in mind, retaining the heritage style with the inclusion of modern features.
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