Linville, Queensland
Don't Miss this Opportunity to own a Thriving Pub
Wow - Offers over $1.8M
Business Description
Taking offers over $1.8m on the Iconic Linville Hotel – A Premier Tourism Destination on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Property Overview:
• 📍 Location: George Street, Linville, QLD 4314
• 🏡 Type: Freehold Going Concern
• 💰 Price: Offers over $1.80m
• 📏 Land Area: 2,024 m²
• 🏠 Building Area: Approximately 500-600 m²
• 📈 15% Return on Investment, with a growing business
💼Key Highlights:
• Thriving Tourism Hub
Positioned on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT)—Australia’s longest rail trail—the Linville Hotel benefits from a constant flow of cyclists, hikers, and equestrian riders. The BVRT has significantly boosted local economies, with businesses along the trail experiencing increased patronage.
• Exceptionally Strong Weekend Trade
The Linville Hotel is a weekend powerhouse, with the kitchen serving 400 to 700 meals during peak periods. The lively atmosphere attracts day-trippers from Brisbane and is a favourite stop for motorcycle and car tourers exploring the region.
• Historic Charm with Modern Upgrades
Originally built in 1904, this charming country pub has been meticulously restored. Recent upgrades include a spacious beer garden, modernised dining areas, and a fully renovated private residence featuring three bedrooms, undercover parking, and a hot tub.
• Diverse Revenue Streams
As a gaming-free pub, the Linville Hotel thrives on food and beverage sales, live entertainment, and events, with strong potential to expand weekday trade.
• Untapped Function & Wedding Market
The booming regional mid-week wedding sector presents a high-growth opportunity. The hotel has received numerous wedding reception inquiries but has yet to fully develop this lucrative market.
• Community-Centric Lifestyle
Beyond its commercial success, the hotel remains a vital part of the Linville community. New owners will enjoy the opportunity to immerse themselves in a welcoming rural town, forging strong local relationships.
• Established & Experienced Local Staff
The hard work has already been done—the current owners have built a reliable and passionate team, growing staff numbers from 3 to 16. The team is keen to stay on and continue driving success.
📈Financials & Operations:
• Staffing: A committed and experienced team of 16 staff members ensures smooth operations and high service standards.
• Revenue Streams: A thriving food and beverage venue with a strong focus on live entertainment, tourism, and community events—all without reliance on gaming.
• Reliable Supply Chain: The hotel benefits from well-established supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Advanced Management Systems: SwiftPOS and Little Hotelier provide streamlined point-of-sale and accommodation management, making operations, reporting, and bookings effortless.
💵Opportunities for Growth:
✅ Event Hosting & Mid-Week Weddings
With growing demand for weddings and private events, the hotel is primed to become a premier regional event destination.
✅ Corporate Retreats & Functions
The expansive deck of the private residence (“The House”) offers ample space for corporate retreats and functions, with accommodation for up to 8 guests in The House and an additional 16 in the hotel.
✅ Tourism Packages & Partnerships
Collaborate with local tour operators to offer BVRT cycling packages, motorcycle tour stops, and day-trip experiences for visitors from Brisbane and beyond.
✅ Accommodation Expansion
Benefit from councils plans to enlarge the camp ground, a neighbours building a Caravan park with the first sites prepared for cabins. Or enhance the existing accommodation offerings to capture more overnight guests, catering to the increasing number of trail users, tourists, and event attendees.
✅ Future Development Potential
Vacant properties and land surrounding the hotel offer excellent opportunities for further expansion, whether for additional accommodation, event spaces, or tourism-driven ventures.
✅ Bottle shop Expansion
The hotel’s commercial liquor license allows for three detached bottle shops. With the closest bottle shop over 30 minutes away, there is a prime opportunity to establish a retail presense, capitalising on local traffic and the influx of camping and caravan tourists.
✅As a tourism-focused venue on the BVRT, there may be opportunities for funding and support to enhance and expand the hotel’s offerings. With Linville’s proximity to Brisbane and the upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the region is expected to benefit from increased tourism investment and visitation. The inclusion of mountain biking in the Olympics is likely to attract enthusiasts looking to explore beyond the event, further boosting interest in the BVRT and surrounding areas.
Expressions of Interest:
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historic, fully operational, and thriving country hotel with a strong community presence and immense growth potential.
📞 Contact Joel today to explore this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Queensland’s hospitality and tourism history.
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Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Positioned on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, a major tourism corridor that delivers a steady flow of cyclists, hikers and equestrian riders, boosting walk‑in and day‑trip patronage.
2. Freehold going concern offered at offers over $1.80m, with a reported 15% return on investment and an identified growing business.
3. Large site, 2,024 m2 land area and approximately 500 to 600 m2 building area, providing scope for operational use and future expansion.
4. Exceptional weekend trade, with the kitchen serving 400 to 700 meals during peak periods, indicating high food and beverage demand.
5. Historic 1904 country pub restored with modern upgrades, including a spacious beer garden and modernised dining areas, preserving charm while improving functionality.
6. Fully renovated private residence with three bedrooms, undercover parking and a hot tub, offering on‑site owner accommodation and additional event space.
7. Gaming free business model that generates revenue from food, beverage, live entertainment and events, reducing reliance on machine income.
8. Established, experienced local team expanded from 3 to 16 staff, with staff keen to stay, supporting continuity and operational stability.
9. Integrated management systems, SwiftPOS and Little Hotelier, and reliable supplier relationships, enabling efficient operations, reporting and accommodation bookings.
10. Clear growth avenues: capture midweek weddings and private events, develop corporate retreats using The House and increase weekday trade.
11. Tourism and accommodation expansion potential, supported by council plans to enlarge the campground and a nearby caravan park development, plus surrounding vacant land for additional builds.
12. Commercial liquor licence permitting up to three detached bottle shops, with the nearest bottle shop over 30 minutes away, presenting strong retail and tourist spend opportunity ahead of expected visitor growth from Brisbane proximity and the 2032 Olympics.
