105 Main Street, Rutherglen, Victoria
Star Hotel, Rutherglen
Leasehold $90,000
Business Description
Built in the 1860's this historic and charming country Hotel is perfectly located on the corner of Main and High Streets in the heart of the historic Rutherglen township.
The Hotel has been well maintained with large open dining and undercover beer garden along with a comfortable and spacious public bar. The Hotel offers multiple income streams including drive thru bottle shop and 6 motel style accommodation rooms at the rear. The kitchen has been outsourced to the popular local Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant for over thirty years- offering both pub fare and Chinese cuisines with a steady trade of both locals and tourists.
The Star Hotel has a solid trade derived from loyal locals and the influx of tourists visiting Rutherglen and surrounds. The world-renowned Rutherglen Wine region and close proximity to the Murray River has seen the area become an increasing popular destination for weddings and events in turn increasing demand for food, beverage and accommodation.
This is a fantastic business opportunity for a motivated purchaser to benefit from the Hotels multiple income streams in a sought-after regional location.
Business Summary
Other Features / Notes
A:LEASEHOLD, B:HOTEL/BAR, C:VIC - North EastKey Investment Insights
1. Historic 1860s country hotel in central Rutherglen, positioned on the corner of Main and High Streets for high visibility and foot traffic.
2. Well maintained premises with large open dining area and undercover beer garden suitable for year‑round trading and events.
3. Comfortable and spacious public bar supporting strong on‑premise beverage sales.
4. Multiple complementary income streams including a drive‑thru bottle shop, six motel‑style accommodation rooms, and pub trading.
5. Six motel rooms at the rear provide valuable accommodation revenue linked to tourist and event demand.
6. Longstanding outsourced kitchen arrangement with Eastern Palace Chinese for over 30 years, reducing operational complexity while offering both pub and Chinese cuisine.
7. Steady trade from loyal locals combined with tourist visitation, indicating stable recurring revenue.
8. Close proximity to the world‑renowned Rutherglen wine region and the Murray River, enhancing tourism appeal and seasonal uplift.
9. Growing local demand for weddings and events increases food, beverage and accommodation revenue potential.
10. Leasehold hotel/bar listing in Victoria's North East offers a ready opportunity for a motivated purchaser to leverage multiple income streams.
