10 pubs for sale in Australia right now
Ever dreamed of owning your own pub?
If you’ve finally reached that pinnacle moment in life, consider yourself spoiled for choice.
Across Australia, there are plenty of pubs on the market, with more than 250 commercial properties popping up under the search term “pub”.
Whether you’re looking for a trendy food-and-drink hub, a slick redevelopment investment, a tourist hotspot, or a property to renovate, take a look at this hand-picked selection before it’s too late.
Criterion Hotel Motel, Rockhampton
For the first time in 35 years, the iconic Rockhampton’s Criterion Hotel Motel – featuring magnificent ornate stairways and lead-light windows – is for sale, offering a deeply historic multi-level landmark that has been intertwined with the city’s identity since 1856 when one of the city’s first pubs, the Bush Inn, occupied the site. Positioned on a huge 2,023-square-metre block on the banks of the Fitzroy River, the “Cri” offers diversified income with multiple bars, dining at the Bush Inn Bar and Grill, private function spaces, and a combined 45 hotel and motel rooms.
The Prince Albert Hotel, Williamstown
The historic Prince Albert Hotel has hit the market, offering buyers the chance to secure a substantial bayside Melbourne pub just moments from the Williamstown foreshore with city views. The double-storey building spans approximately 615 square metres. It includes multiple bar and dining areas, function spaces and a sizeable outdoor zone, along with five on-site car parks, which is a rarity for this tightly held pocket of Melbourne’s west.
Commercial Hotel, Woods Point
Nestled deep in Victoria’s High Country, the Commercial Hotel was built in the early 1940s. The legendary one-pub-town hotel sits on approximately 1994 square metres with a bonus 454-square-metre parcel of land across the road, offering endless potential for expansion. The hotel features a classic country bar, dining room, beer garden and 12 guest bedrooms, including five with en suites. It’s also clocked up many awards over the years, including Best Bush Pub 2024 and People’s Choice 2025.
Western Star Hotel, Windorah
The Western Star is a true outback pub with prime accommodation in the heart of Windorah, offering buyers a turnkey investment. Positioned as a critical stopover for thousands of travellers heading to the Birdsville Races and Big Red Bash, the property sits on a 4046-square-metre plot and includes six hotel rooms, four motel rooms, four cabins, and a four-bedroom residence. In addition, there’s a true-blue Aussie-style restaurant and bar, which is a go-to for locals and travellers seeking to refuel. Located in Windorah, the last service town for over 380 kilometres, the Western Star Hotel is a vital stop for many before continuing their journey into the outback.
Laidley Hotel, Laidley
Encompassing the town’s only drive-through bottle shop/coffee stop, the historic Laidley Hotel also features 10 accommodation rooms and has been upgraded with a new roof and foundation. The pub is seeking an owner to bring it back to life and reopen its doors to the local community.
King Island Hotel, Currie
As the sole pub on King Island, the iconic King Island Hotel serves as the absolute beating heart of local life for its 1,600 residents and a non-stop wave of visiting golfers, surfers, and foodies. Priced at $600,000 plus stock, the leasehold offers an entirely captive market with zero local competition, featuring a lively public bar, a bustling bistro, and 13 well-appointed motel rooms. Agents say the business would suit an owner-operator publican keen on a scenic lifestyle change.
Caledonian Hotel, Singleton
This landmark hotel in the heart of the Hunter Valley hub of Singleton includes accommodation, gaming machines, a bottle shop, and function facilities. With a large customer catchment that includes local agriculture, mining, energy and tourism, the property also offers redevelopment opportunities (STCA) for its 2226-square-metre landholding.
Malpass Hotel, Home Hill
Occupying a prime spot on the Bruce Highway in the middle of Home Hill, the Malpass Hotel has plenty of features for locals and passing trade. The property boasts a public bar, bistro, bottle shop and family-friendly beer garden and kids play area, along with recently renovated upstairs accommodation popular with those exploring the local Burdekin region.
Lindenow Pub, Lindenow
This regional icon is a lesson in laid-back country pubs. Locals flock to the public bar and games area for a chat before grabbing a feed in the bistro. For more formal or special occasions, the pub also offers four private dining rooms. There’s also a beer garden out back, along with on-site accommodation in a three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence. Currently tenanted on a long-term lease until 2031 with options, the property generates $74,269.95 per annum in rental income.
The Clock, Surry Hills
Sydney’s inner-east icon, The Clock, is officially up for grabs, boasting a roaring weekly trade of more than $320,000 across its legendary Crown Street bars, food, bottle shop and gaming rooms. Slashing last-call worries with zero capacity limits and a massive $3 million revenue boom over the past three years, this is a rare chance to buy into a piece of pub royalty, strategically positioned individually or as a three-pub package, alongside Sydney’s The Sackville in Rozelle, and Bank Hotel in Newtown.
