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 240 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.
The Peel Inn Hotel, Nundle, NSW
Located in the historic tourist destination of Nundle, The Peel Inn Hotel dates back to 1860 and was held by the same family for generations. The sale includes the hotel, plus additional properties at 48-50 Herring Street and 36-42 Herring Street, offering a substantial combined landholding of 19,937 square metres across the three parcels. The Peel Inn Hotel features 12 guest rooms, a country-style bar and bistro, and a beer garden.
The Royal Hotel, Harrisville, Qld
Nestled in the heart of Scenic Rim, The Royal Hotel – with its iconic red roof – occupies an 800-square-metre site where caravans and campers are welcome to stay. In 1975, the hotel was established as the Harrisville Inn by Maragaret Wholey Dunn, one of Australia’s first female licensees. It burnt down in 1916 and was rebuilt in 1920, and since then, it’s been the source of many paranormal stories.
The Colombian Hotel and Gaslight Inn, Darlinghurst, NSW
These two iconic Sydney hotels are located on one of Sydney’s most iconic streets – Oxford Street – and are being offered for sale individually or in one line via an international expressions-of-interest process. Listing agency JLL says the offering “combines strong existing cash flows with long-term repositioning and alternate use potential”.
Garradunga Hotel, Garradunga, Qld
Affectionately known as “The Garra Pub”, this North Queensland hotel is located just north of Innisfail and an hour south of Cairns. Set on 9877 square metres, the venue features a fully fitted commercial kitchen and bar facilities, and can be bought as a walk-in, walk-out going concern.
Criterion Hotel Motel, Rockhampton, Qld
For the first time in 35 years, Rockhampton’s iconic Criterion Hotel Motel is for sale. Featuring magnificent ornate stairways and lead-light windows, the deeply historic multilevel landmark 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 2023-square-metre block on the banks of the Fitzroy River, the “Cri” offers diversified income with multiple bars, the Bush Inn Bar and Grill, private function spaces, and a combined 45 hotel and motel rooms.
Commercial Hotel, Woods Point, Vic
Nestled deep in Victoria’s High Country, the Commercial Hotel was built in the early 1940s. The legendary one-pub-town hotel sits on 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 clocked up many awards over the years, including Best Bush Pub 2024 and People’s Choice 2025.
Laidley Hotel, Laidley, Qld
Boasting the town’s only drive-through bottle shop/coffee stop, the historic Laidley Hotel has 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, Tas
As the sole pub on King Island, the iconic King Island Hotel is the beating heart of local life for its 1600 residents and a non-stop wave of visiting golfers, surfers and foodies. Priced at $600,000 plus stock, the leasehold offers a captive market with no local competition. It has 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, NSW
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.
