Food/Beverage
Business Only | Walk-In Walk-Out | Cavendish, Western Victoria
Step into the legacy of one of regional Victoria’s most celebrated country pubs. The Bunyip Hotel, established in the 1840s, is a renowned foodie destination and thriving hospitality business at the heart of Cavendish.
Under current stewardship since 2017, the pub has gained national recognition for its refined, produce-driven menu, dubbed “Modern Squattocracy” by food writer Richard Cornish, attracting locals, Melbourne visitors, and interstate food tourists.
This is a turn-key opportunity for a visionary chef or experienced operator to take over a profitable, well-loved business with deep community roots and strong forward bookings.
Key Features:
• Business sale only (not the building)
• Walk-in, walk-out operation
• Established, profitable business (8+ years)
• Stock at value incl. 7-day liquor licence
• Secure 5 + 5 year lease (CPI indexed)
• Licensed for 195 inside / 80 outside
• State-of-the-art kitchen & bar
• Kitchen and cool room refurbished (2015)
• Trained staff willing to stay on
• Strong supplier relationships & goodwill included
• Up to 3 months handover support
• Scope for weddings, functions & catering
• Strong social media following
Location Highlights:
• Idyllic riverbank setting
• 20 minutes from Hamilton
• Part of a popular regional foodie trail (Dunkeld–Cavendish–Coonawarra)
A rare tree-change lifestyle opportunity to become the next custodian of a distinctly Australian icon.
Enquire now to secure a proven hospitality business with history, heart, and future potential.
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