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Established Pub And Backpackers In Canberra For Sale

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Asking Price:
$1M - $5M (AUD)
Turnover:
Over $5M (AUD)
Net Profit:
$500K - $2.5M (AUD)

An established pub and 88-bed backpackers business is offered through a private Expressions of Interest campaign, with reported annual turnover exceeding $5 million and net profit of $500,000–$2.5 million. Combining hospitality and accommodation operations under one leasehold, the business offers two complementary revenue streams, absentee ownership and an established trading history of 40 years.

The business comprises a character-filled pub and eatery with multiple trading areas, an outdoor area accommodating more than 60 patrons and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Its food and beverage offering includes independent beers, burgers, wings, sharing plates and traditional pub meals, supported by events and function bookings. Above the pub, an operational 88-bed backpackers business provides dormitory and room accommodation for international travellers, working holidaymakers, students and short-stay visitors.

The listing is advertised under Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. However, the supplied business description identifies the premises as being in Melbourne's inner south, near St Kilda Junction and Fitzroy Street. The correct location requires confirmation before publication.

Operating under absentee ownership and described as being under full management, the business offers opportunities to develop food and beverage sales, expand functions and events, improve accommodation yields and strengthen digital marketing. Further growth potential includes direct accommodation bookings, online travel agency partnerships, tourism collaborations and increased spending by backpackers guests at the pub. Both operations are covered by a single long-term lease with further options.

The outgoing operators will provide a structured handover covering day-to-day pub and backpackers operations, business systems, supplier relationships and staffing arrangements. Additional support may be available for marketing, events programming and accommodation revenue management.

This dual-operation business may appeal to hospitality groups, experienced publicans, accommodation operators and investors seeking an established hospitality and tourism enterprise.

Qualified buyers are invited to submit confidential Expressions of Interest and request the Information Memorandum, financial information and inspection arrangements, subject to execution of a Confidentiality Agreement.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Leasehold Type:
Existing
Lease Terms:

The pub and backpackers business operate under a single long-term hospitality lease.

The lease is described as secure, with further options available.

Detailed lease terms are available to qualified buyers following execution of a Confidentiality Agreement.

Living Accommodation:

Accommodation is configured across dormitories and guest rooms, catering to international travellers, working holidaymakers, international students, budget travellers and short-stay visitors.

The hostel operates seven days a week, with 24-hour guest access, check-in arrangements and housekeeping services.

The integrated hospitality and accommodation model provides opportunities to generate additional food, beverage and events revenue from hostel guests.

Location:

The business is superbly positioned in Melbourne’s inner south, in the heart of the long established St Kilda Junction / Fitzroy Street backpacker and traveller corridor. Moments from the CBD, premier sporting arenas and St Kilda’s beachfront, it benefits from constant foot traffic, strong tourism demand and dense surrounding residential and commercial catchments, making the corner a rare, high visibility hospitality and accommodation address.

Premises Details:

The business occupies a character-filled pub and backpackers premises comprising multiple hospitality trading areas and upper-level accommodation.

The pub features timber and brick finishes, multiple internal trading zones and an outdoor area accommodating more than 60 patrons.

A comprehensively equipped commercial kitchen supports high-volume food service, with a walk-in fridge, dedicated staff room and staff toilet.

The upper levels accommodate an operational 88-bed backpackers business, configured across dormitories and guest rooms.

The hospitality and accommodation operations function under a single leasehold agreement.

Trade fixtures and fittings are included in the purchase price.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business has absentee ownership.
Expansion Potential:

Opportunities exist to expand both the hospitality and accommodation operations.

Pub revenue could be developed through additional functions, private events, tap takeovers, menu development and enhanced marketing.

An incoming operator could refresh the existing hospitality concept, introduce new food and beverage offerings or reposition the venue.

The backpackers business provides opportunities to improve accommodation revenue through pricing optimisation, direct booking initiatives, online travel agency partnerships and improved revenue management.

Further potential includes tourism partnerships, group accommodation bookings, travel operator relationships and accommodation packages.

The integrated business model also creates opportunities to increase spending by hostel guests through food, beverage, events and promotional offers.

Competition / Market:

The supplied description identifies competition from pubs, bars, backpackers and short-stay accommodation providers in Melbourne's inner-south hospitality market.

The business differentiates itself through the combination of a character-filled pub, high-capacity commercial kitchen, outdoor trading area and 88-bed backpackers operation under one leasehold.

The competitive landscape for the advertised Hobart location has not been established in the supplied information.

Trading hours:

Pub: Seven days per week, typically operating from late morning or afternoon until late night.

Backpackers: Seven days per week, with 24-hour guest access and accommodation operations.

Employees:
Under Full Management
Years established:
40 Years

Other Information

Support & training:

The outgoing operators will provide a structured handover, including on-site training in day-to-day pub and backpackers operations.

Training will cover business systems, supplier relationships, staffing arrangements and established operating procedures.

Additional support may be available for marketing, events programming and accommodation revenue management.