6 regional Victoria pubs for sale right now
With more and more city dwellers trading the hustle for the hills, there’s never been a better time to join the thriving regional hospitality scene.
From classic pubs perfectly positioned for travellers to iconic buildings steeped in history, here are eight pubs in regional Victoria for sale right now.
Harvest Home Hotel, Victoria
The historic Harvest Home Hotel in Avenel, the Victorian town where Ned Kelly was born, is on the market with price expectations of $1.9 million to $2.09 million.
Dating back to 1870, the beautifully restored hotel sits on a 2086-square-metre corner site and blends period charm with modern hospitality. It features six guest rooms, a wraparound balcony, landscaped gardens and a pool, with scope for a new owner to build on its boutique accommodation, dining and events offering.
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne and at the gateway to Victoria’s High Country, the pub is expected to appeal to owner-operators looking to capitalise on the region’s growing tourism appeal.
Mitta Pub, Victoria
Set on the banks of the Mitta Mitta River in Victoria’s High Country, the popular Mitta Pub is on the market with price expectations of about $2.1 million.
The extensively renovated freehold hotel has undergone a $1.2 million renovation in recent years. It features a public bar, a dining room with an open fireplace, a commercial kitchen, a beer garden, an alfresco bar and seven guest rooms.
Surrounded by some of the state’s best fishing, mountain biking and hiking country, the pub captures the beauty of Victoria’s countryside.
Dargo Hotel, Dargo
Located at 108-110 Lind Avenue in the heart of Dargo, the Dargo Hotel opened its doors in 1898 and has been regarded as a top bucket-list destination for travellers heading into the Victorian High Country, drawing four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, motorcyclists and tourists seeking a classic country pub experience that has remained largely untouched by modern commercialisation.
Offered on an as-is basis, the sale includes an extensive list of equipment, allowing a new owner to step straight into operations.
The Glengarry Hotel, Glengarry
Affectionately known as The Glen Pub, this country hotel is set on approximately 3593 square metres in the heart of town.
The hotel features a spacious public bar and large bistro, a paved beer garden with outdoor seating, an outdoor fireplace and two well-appointed one-bedroom cottages at the rear.
Devenish Railway Hotel, Devenish
Situated along the famous Silo Art Trail, the Devenish Railway Hotel was established in 1884 and is for sale as a freehold going concern.
The hotel has a covered front verandah, a shady back lawn, and a takeaway coffee-and-scones nook installed to complement the 40-person dining area.
“Current owner-operators have been working in the hotel for over 20 years and have lovingly restored and improved the hotel with an updated timber bar, fresh paint throughout and exposed red bricks,” the listing says.
The Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine
Following a recent refurbishment, The Criterion Hotel is available as a turnkey venue.
The historic 1853 building features an expansive main bar, multiple dining zones, a large commercial kitchen, a beer garden, and accommodation.
