Five classic Aussie pubs on the market right now
The classic Australian pub is one of our most beloved cultural institutions, and no matter how much time passes, our love for these traditional watering holes remains strong.
From their nostalgia-filled facades to their comforting and familiar interiors, take a look at these pubs for sale around Australia.
O’Mahony’s Hotel Warwick, Queensland
Price guide: $1.5 million-plus
Less than a two-hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Warwick is known for its roses and rodeo, along with featuring some of Queensland’s finest heritage buildings – one of which is the town’s oldest watering hole, the O’Mahony’s Hotel.
Built in 1907, the hotel’s proud owners have undertaken a meticulous renovation since buying it in 2001, restoring its countless period features, from the pressed-metal ceilings, the fireplaces to large sweeping verandas.
As well as the bar, the building has more than 30 rooms, boasting an 85 per cent occupancy rate, providing affordable accommodation for those visiting for the weekend or those who are passing through.
The property is for sale, with offers over $1.5 million welcomed.
Railway Hotel Linton, Victoria
Price guide: $480,000-$520,000
The railway hasn’t run through Linton for more than 40 years but the hotel, better known today to the locals as “The Linton Pub”, still operates.
An easy two-hour drive from Melbourne, this charming country pub, built in the early 1900s, sits in the middle of the historic town’s main street.
It serves up classic country meals with seating options at the cosy bar, within the beer garden or out the front where seats spill out onto the pavement.
On Sundays the pub is known for its jazz and blues, attracting devoted locals and others from far and wide.
The pub is on the market with a price range of $480,000-$520,000, providing a rare opportunity for an exciting tree change.
The White House Hotel Leonora, Western Australia
Price Guide: $998,000-plus
Standing proudly on the main stretch of Leonora, the White House Hotel has been slinging drinks for more than 120 years, servicing generations with its classic country hospitality.
The hotel features two spacious bar areas as well as an additional area for pool, allowing for larger crowds and events, along with a function room that runs the length of the building.
The main building includes eight guest rooms with shared facilities, an extra five “donga” rooms with separate bathroom facilities, and two additional semi-contained units, which are used by staff.
And, to ensure the beer never runs out, in addition to three internal storage rooms, the secure rear workshop houses an extensive cool room.
Stake your claim at this classic pub, with offers of more than $998,000 welcomed.
Sovereign Hotel Townsville City, Queensland
Price Guide: $3.5 million
A long-time landmark hotel, nightclub and restaurant venue, the Sovereign Hotel is situated in the heart of the city.
Restored to its original state over the past 20 years by its current owners, the ground floor of this 114-year-old pub houses the main bar, dance floor and stage, along with a restaurant space with a fully equipped kitchen.
The first floor also features accommodation with dedicated amenities and a manager’s residence with a private veranda.
The hotel is close to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium and a priority waterfront development zone, with two titles fronting both Sturt and Flinders streets.
It is for sale with a price guide of $3.5 million, offering a unique investment or owner-occupied opportunity.
Albion Castlemaine, Victoria
Price guide: $1.29 million
Castlemaine’s Albion Hotel Motel, built about 1858, cuts a distinctive figure on Duke Street, a short way from the town’s main commercial strip.
With a manager’s residence included in the sale, it could be the ideal ticket for a tree changer wanting to join in on Castlemaine’s culinary revolution.
It’s for sale with a price guide of $1.29 million.
