$70m Bexley North Hotel sale marks Sydney’s second-biggest pub deal of 2026
The Bexley North Hotel has sold for $70 million in an off-market deal by JLL, marking the second-largest metropolitan Sydney pub sale of 2026.
The venue was acquired from the Yang family, who had owned and operated the pub for four decades, by privately owned hotel group JDA Collective, led by brothers John and Dean Feros.
Positioned opposite Bexley North train station in Sydney’s south, the hotel has long been regarded as a high-performing metropolitan gaming venue, consistently ranking among NSW’s top 100 pubs for gaming revenue over at least the past five years.
Kate MacDonald, senior vice president for hotels and hospitality at JLL, said opportunities to acquire tightly held, family-owned pubs had become increasingly scarce as larger groups continued to consolidate the market.
“We’re seeing increased competition for quality hospitality assets as the market continues to consolidate,” she said.
“Single-asset family owners who’ve held premier venues for decades are becoming exceptionally rare, and when these opportunities do emerge, they command significant attention from a decisive and highly motivated pool of buyers.”
The Bexley North Hotel generates annual revenue of over $11 million across a mix of income streams, including gaming, food and beverage, accommodation and retail liquor sales.
The venue features 30 gaming machines operating under a 4am licence, 18 accommodation rooms, a bistro, bar and drive-through bottle shop.
Its 4234 square-metre mixed-use site also offers future development potential, supported by existing planning controls and gateway planning.
Managing director of Pubs Australia, Ben McDonald, said the off-market campaign enabled the transaction to proceed discreetly while preserving the Yang family’s legacy.
“The off-market approach enabled us to deliver a seamless transaction that honoured the Yang family’s legacy while positioning JDA Collective to capitalise on the venue’s exceptional location and operational upside potential,” he said.
The deal comes amid continued interest in Australia’s pub investment market, with institutional groups, private operators, and high-net-worth investors continuing to pursue hospitality venues offering resilient trading performance and long-term land value.
“This sale further underscores the depth of capital demand in Australia’s pub market supported by compelling investment fundamentals including resilient cash flows and proven long-term capital growth,” Ben said.
“Pubs continue to perform consistently across market cycles, reinforcing their position as one of the most sought-after and enduring real estate asset classes for a growing investor base.”
For vendor Trevor Yang, the transaction closes a significant chapter for the family.
“Our family is proud to have established the pub as a family-friendly venue at the heart of the community, and we believe JDA will continue to uphold our same values,” he said.
The sale follows a string of major hotel transactions, including the listing of The Clock Hotel in Surry Hills, The Sackville Hotel in Rozelle, and The Bank Hotel in Newtown, as well as the sale of the Kings Cross Hotel.
