Stanthorpe, Queensland
Unbeatable yield on the back of strong growth, Granite Belt Brewery & Retreat – Profitable, Scenic, Expandable Opportunity
$4.3M - Freehold GC
Business Description
The Granite Belt Retreat & Brewery offers a prime opportunity for a new operator, boasting strong trade throughout the week and transforming into a highly sought-after destination on weekends. With impressive profitability and room for expansion, this thriving business is available for $4.3M freehold as a going concern.
Set on a vast property near Stanthorpe, the retreat features 16 rustic cabins, 4 motel-style rooms, and a four-bedroom house, all nestled among bushlands. Guests enjoy wood fireplaces, private decks, and select spa baths, ensuring a secluded and relaxing stay. A 120-seat restaurant, bar, and conference space complement the brewery, providing an all-in-one hospitality experience.
The brewery has historically produced199,000L annually, offering a well-loved range of craft beers, ciders, and wheat ales. The sale includes substantial brewing equipment, a bottling facility, and a generator, ensuring seamless operations when in use. A commercial hotel license is in place, with a strong local supply chain supporting fresh ingredients for brewing and dining.
Formerly a popular wedding, conference, and group event destination, the retreat attracts visitors from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and beyond. The expansive land offers significant development potential, including:
- Expanding accommodation to meet high demand
- Event bookings through targeted marketing
- Introducing viticulture or agriculture to support the brewery and restaurant
- Diversifying the land for unique tourism offerings
This rare opportunity presents a turnkey hospitality business with remarkable profitability and future growth potential. Enquiries and inspections via the listed agent.
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Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Exceptional yield and profitability, offered as a $4.3M freehold sale of a going concern.
2. Strong weekday trading with peak destination demand on weekends, indicating stable and diversified revenue streams.
3. Large, scenic property near Stanthorpe set in bushland, enhancing guest privacy and regional tourism appeal.
4. Accommodation mix of 16 rustic cabins, 4 motel-style rooms and a four-bedroom house, supporting varied guest segments and group stays.
5. On-site 120-seat restaurant, bar and conference space, enabling F&B revenue, events and corporate bookings.
6. Established brewery with historical production of 199,000L annually, plus a well-known craft beer range.
7. Sale includes substantial brewing equipment, a bottling facility and a generator, enabling immediate operational continuity.
8. Commercial hotel licence in place, simplifying regulatory compliance and alcohol sales.
9. Proven events track record as a wedding, conference and group destination drawing visitors from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
10. Strong local supply chain for fresh ingredients, supporting brewery and restaurant quality and provenance.
11. Clear expansion opportunities: increase accommodation to meet demand, target event bookings through marketing, introduce viticulture or agriculture to vertically integrate supply.
12. Significant land development potential for tourism diversification, offering multiple avenues for future revenue growth.
