Five regional Queensland pubs for sale right now
As migration from capital cities to the regions increases, there’s never been a better time to take the plunge into regional hospitality.
From heritage buildings on main streets to country pubs perfectly positioned for travellers, here are five Queensland pubs for sale right now.
The Post Office Hotel, Cloncurry
A legendary outback watering hole with strong year-round appeal, the Post Office Hotel sits in the heart of Cloncurry’s busy mining and transport hub.
Recent renovations have improved the overall building including its guest rooms and main bar facilities, along with an 80 kilowatt solar system which helps in reducing running costs.
Reliable income also flows in from eight authorised gaming machines, a steady food and beverage trade and 33 guest rooms, capturing demand from mine workers, contractors and travellers alike.
With expansion potential on a 2649 square metre site, it has appeal for a new operator who either wants to run the pub as it is, or further diversify its offering.
Babinda State Hotel, Babinda
If you closed your eyes and imagined a country Queensland pub, you’d probably be thinking of the Babinda State Hotel.
Listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, the hotel has quite an unusual history. It was built by the Queensland government in 1917, reportedly to boost the state’s economy after World War I, and was then sold 13 years later. It has been privately owned ever since.
Now the pub, which sprawls across 1884 square metres on Babinda’s main street, is once again available for sale.
The building contains a fully licensed bar, bottle shop and restaurant, as well as a cafe and function room, a commercial kitchen and an accommodation wing with 18 rooms and a primary residence.
According to the listing agent, Tourism Brokers, net profit for the last financial year was just over $240,000.
The Grand Hotel, Wooroolin, QLD
It doesn’t get more country pub than The Grand Hotel in Wooroolin with its original features still firmly intact including the pool table and games room, front bar, and classic Queenslander verandah.
Located in South Burnett which used to be a rail stopover, this classic pub was built over 100 years ago and is still serving local punters.
Set on a 2265 square metre site, the property includes a newly-built drive-through bottle shop with large cool rooms and storage (a $350,000-plus upgrade), and six upstairs accommodation rooms for added income potential.
The owner is determined for this one to sell, so all offers are considered.
Banana Hotel Motel, Banana
Sitting at the junction of the Dawson and Leichhardt highways, this hotel and accommodation offering also boasts a drive-through cafe and bottle shop.
The motel includes 20 rooms, while the hotel comprises a main bar, bistro dining and an expansive beer garden.
While there are no bananas grown in Banana, the town is named after a yellow coloured bullock named Banana. The town serves as a gateway to the tourist attractions in the outback Queensland region.
Larrikin Hotel, Bowen
You won’t find more lovable larrikins in Australia than in Far North Queensland, so a pub with the same name is sure to be a hoot.
The Larrikin Hotel sits halfway between Mackay and Townsville, with the town of Bowen supporting a number of industries, including agriculture, mining, fishing and tourism.
The hotel currently operates a public bar, bistro, beer garden and gaming room.
There’s an opportunity to diversify the business further with a renewal of the guest accommodation, which is currently not in use.
