Australian Venue Co.
Australian hospitality company
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Entertainment
Melbourne
, Australia
Key people
- Nightclubs
- Pubs
- Restaurants
Number of employees
Australian Venue Co. (AVC), is a hospitality company in Australia that owns and operates over 200 venues across the country.[1]
History
in 2017, KKR purchased an 80% stake in Dixon Hospitality Group.[2][3] The company's portfolio initially consisted of five venues in Melbourne, but has expanded to over 200 venues across Australia and New Zealand.
In March 2019, Coles Group and Australian Venue Co. established a joint venture (Queensland Venue Co) where AVC would take over operations of the Coles' Spirit Hotels and receive its profits while Coles would run the group's liquor stores and receive its profits. Coles received $200 million from AVC as part of the deal.[4][5][6]
In August 2023, PAG agreed terms to purchase KKR's controlling shareholding for about A$1.4 billion.[7][8]
Venues
AVC's venues are spread across various locations in Australia, ranging from coastal towns to major cities. The company's portfolio includes bars, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and function spaces that cater to different clientele. Some of the popular brands owned by AVC include:
- The Esplanade Hotel: Built in 1878, it overlooks Port Phillip from the Upper Esplanade. Iconic St Kilda seaside pub with five levels.[9]
- The Winery: A wine bar and restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney that features an extensive selection of local and international wines.[10]
- Beer DeLuxe: A chain of craft beer bars with multiple locations across Australia that offers an array of local and international beers on tap.[11]
- The Duke of Wellington: The Duke of Wellington is Melbourne's oldest licensed pub, located at 146 Flinders Street, Melbourne[12]
- Regatta Hotel: Located on the Brisbane River, the Regatta Hotel has been the place to gather with family, friends, and colleagues since 1874.[13]
Headquarters and staffing
AVC's Head Office is located at 616 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.[14] AVC has over 8,300 employees across Australia & New Zealand.[15]
References
- ^ "Explore Unique Venues + Function Spaces". Australian Venue Co. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Australian Venue Co | Shop Ethical! company profile". guide.ethical.org.au. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "KKR set to sign $190m Dixon Hospitality Group deal; sources". Australian Financial Review. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ Hatch, Patrick (2019-03-04). "Coles punts pubs and pokies in $200m joint-venture deal". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Hawtin-Butcher, Craig (2019-03-06). "Coles offloads hotels and pokies to Australian Venue Co". The Shout. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ House, Alana (2021-03-06). "Australian Venue Co takes over Coles pubs in Queensland". Drinks Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Thompson, Sarah; Sood, Kanika; Rapaport, Emma (2023-08-24). "PAG Asia pays $1.4b for KKR's Aussie pubs; lenders swarm deal". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Klyne, Sharon (2023-08-25). "PAG Gets A$900 Million Loan to Buy Pub Operator Australian Venue". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Hotel Esplanade | Iconic Melbourne Pub Located In St Kilda". Hotel Esplanade | Iconic Melbourne Pub Located In St Kilda. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Restaurant & Wine Bar - Visit The Winery, Surry Hills NSW". The Winery, Surry Hills. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Craft Beer House & Bar With The Best Range". Beer Deluxe. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Pub & Rooftop Bar Melbourne CBD - The Duke of Wellington". The Duke. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Bar, Restaurant & Function Venue in Brisbane". Regatta Hotel. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Contact Us And Book Your Next Event". Australian Venue Co. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Learn More About Australian Venue Co - 200+ Venues Australia-Wide". Australian Venue Co. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
External links
- Official website
