Opportunities to acquire a hospitality business with more than 25 years of proven trading history are exceptionally rare.
Established in 1999, this highly regarded venue has become part of Melbourne’s hospitality landscape, building a loyal customer following and strong market reputation over more than two decades of successful operation.
Operating just five days per week, the business offers an attractive balance between lifestyle and profitability while presenting significant upside for an incoming operator. The current trading model provides the opportunity to expand trading days, increase event utilisation and further develop existing revenue streams.
The venue combines a well-established bar operation with private events, functions and experiential hospitality offerings, creating a diversified income base and reducing reliance on traditional trade alone. The venue is supported by a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a highly valuable liquor licence permitting trade from 7:00am to 1:00am Sunday to Wednesday and 7:00am to 3:00am Thursday to Saturday, providing flexibility for a wide range of hospitality concepts and future growth opportunities.
The business benefits from a secure lease extending through to 2035, providing long-term operational certainty and allowing an incoming owner to focus on growth rather than tenure concerns. With established systems, experienced staff and a semi-managed structure already in place, the business is ideally suited to experienced owner-operators, hospitality groups, investors or industry professionals seeking a venue with genuine history, goodwill and future potential.
Key Features
• Established and continuously operating since 1999
• Highly regarded hospitality venue with over 25 years of goodwill
• Semi-managed operation with established team, systems and procedures
• Trading only 5 days per week
• Significant opportunity to expand trading days and revenue streams
• Secure lease in place until 2035
• Large 295sqm venue footprint
• Full commercial kitchen included
• Liquor licence permitting trade from 7:00am to 1:00am (Sun–Wed) and 7:00am to 3:00am (Thu–Sat)
• Multiple income streams including events and functions
• Loyal customer base and strong repeat trade
• Fully licensed operation
• Suitable for owner-operators, hospitality groups and investors
• Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established hospitality business
Businesses of this calibre and trading history seldom become available to the market.
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Staff No
Established team of approximately 7-9 experienced staff in place supporting a semi-managed operation, providing flexibility for owner-operators, hospitality groups and investors alike. The current owner maintains limited involvement, allowing for a smooth transition to new ownership.
Lease Info:
New lease of 5 x 5 to 2035
Trading Times:
Wed, Thur & Sun 5 pm–12 am Friday 5 pm–3 am Saturday 2 pm–3 am Closed Mon & Tue
Size of Premises:
Occupying approximately 295sqm, this character-filled hospitality venue offers a versatile layout designed to accommodate both regular trade and private events. The premises feature multiple customer areas, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, dedicated bar facilities and established operational infrastructure, allowing an incoming owner to continue trading immediately. The venue’s size and configuration provide flexibility for a range of hospitality concepts, including bar, restaurant, functions, events and experiential offerings.
Opportunity:
Operating only five days per week, this business presents a significant opportunity for an incoming owner to increase revenue through additional trading days, expanded event utilisation and further development of its already successful hospitality and experiential offerings. While the venue currently operates primarily as a beverage-led business, it benefits from a fully equipped commercial kitchen that is currently utilised on a limited basis, providing substantial upside for an operator looking to reactivate or expand food service and unlock additional revenue streams.
