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AVC TAPS AMERICANA TREND AT THE WHARF

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australian Venue Co’s (AVC) Wharf Hotel has partnered with Pepsi to bring the American football experience to Melbourne’s Yarra. The Wharf Hotel will be holding a tailgate party this weekend in preparation for the Super Bowl on Monday. Offering face

AVC PICKS UP FOUR SOLOTEL PUBS IN SYDNEY

Posted on January 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has doubled its Sydney footprint, striking a deal for four pubs across Sydney from awarded operators Solotel. AVC is the second-largest pub group in Australia, with approaching 300 venues, located in every state. It will now take

ROCKY WELCOMES BACK ITS BELOVED LEICHHARDT

Posted on August 15th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Rockhampton welcomed back its beloved Leichhardt Hotel last Wednesday when it reopened after a complete rebuild. Operated by QVC, a joint venture between Australian Venue Co and Coles’ former Spirit Hotels, the hotel has now put a contemporary twist on

AVC WELCOMES NEW MAJOR INVESTOR

Posted on August 4th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has engineered its next phase of industry-leading growth, taking CVC Capital in as a new private equity partner. Australian Venue Co (AVC) is one of the country’s largest operators, currently keeping 243 licensed venues, primarily pubs, across

AVC PICKS UP HERVEY BAY ICON

Posted on July 11th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Fraser Coast favourite the Bayswater Bar & Grill in Hervey Bay has been sold to national operator Australian Venue Co, bringing the buzz to one of Queensland’s less frequently transacted hot spots. Positioned right on the water, the BB&G is

UNDERWOOD LOCAL UNVEILS EXTENSIVE REVAMP

Posted on July 2nd, 2025 by Jane Louise
Australian Venue Co has recently reopened Queensland’s Hotel HQ after extensive renovations. The much-loved Underwoood local has had every space redesigned, to enhance the comfort and experience of both its regulars and newcomers alike. The pub now boasts a spacious

CRAFTY SQUIRE RECREATED BACK TO HICKENS

Posted on June 16th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
AVC is evolving the celebrated former Crafty Squire in Melbourne’s CBD into a new four-level pub with an old name, through a lavish $6.5 million transformative renovation and new Carlton Draught bar. The Crafty Squire has been a landmark venue,

KINGSTON UNDER ADMINISTRATION CLOUD

Posted on May 5th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Richmond’s heritage-listed Kingston Hotel has sunk into insolvency following an ATO wind-up order, prompting a rapid sale campaign. Located only a few minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the Kingston, one of the city’s most historic pubs, was established in the 1850s.

THREE-STOREY QUARTERHOUSE TO DELIGHT MELBOURNIANS

Posted on May 2nd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Company has announced Quarterhouse – the newest multi-level pub, filling a gap in the market in the Melbourne CBD. Quarterhouse is a contemporary venue for up to 1,400 people, located beside Southern Cross Station, mere minutes from Marvel