
Bar for Sale in Fortitude Valley, QLD — Iconic Fortitude Valley Live Music Venue — Fully Renewed $500k+ Fit-Out, Fully Managed
Updated 1 Nov 2026
Live music and cocktail venue for sale in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, asking $1,100,000. Trading since 2016, four-night week, COGS 22.2%, wages under 20%, fully managed. $500,000+ fit-out owned outright after the 2024/25 restoration; lease to 2027 plus 5-year option. Ref BHOJA004.
| Asking price | $1,100,000 |
|---|---|
| Business type | Bar |
| Location | Fortitude Valley, QLD |
| Trading hours | Thursday 8pm–3am; Friday–Saturday 7pm–3am; Sunday 8pm–3am |
| Ref | BHOJA004 |
Inquire now and a broker will be in touch to talk you through the opportunity. Signing our confidentiality agreement unlocks full financials — revenue, profit and lease terms.
The business & the opportunity
This is a well-established live music and cocktail venue trading in the heart of Fortitude Valley since 2016. Operating Thursday through Sunday from 7pm to 3am, the venue has built a strong identity as one of the Valley's most recognised live music destinations, generating consistent, high-margin revenue across a condensed four-night trading window. Following a firebombing attack on an adjoining tenancy in December 2024, the venue was closed for approximately eleven months for comprehensive restoration, reopening in November 2025 with a fully renewed fit-out representing over $500,000 in assets owned outright, debt-free. As a pure beverage operation with no food component, the business carries a lower cost of goods (22.22%) and streamlined operations relative to comparable venues, with wages under 20% of sales — a direct result of its condensed trading model. The business is completely under management, with the current ownership holding no day-to-day operational involvement; a manager and 2IC run all entertainment bookings, rostering, supplier ordering and daily operations.
This is an opportunity for an experienced operator, individual or group, to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable and well-run business that has cemented its place as a powerhouse in Fortitude Valley's nightlife precinct. Ten years of trading history and brand recognition are delivered to the incoming buyer in essentially brand-new condition following the 2024/25 restoration. The lease runs to 2027 with a five-year option (six years of total security), and the landlord is expected to entertain a further option during assignment. For a buyer looking to expand trade, there is scope to add food, functions or private events, or additional days of trade.

How it runs
- Premises
- 512m² plus a 16m² upstairs office area.
- Staff
- Completely under management. A manager and 2IC on salary, 5 bartenders and 3 glassies across varying part-time hours.
- Opening hours
- Thursday 8pm–3am; Friday–Saturday 7pm–3am; Sunday 8pm–3am
Why it stands out
- 01Pure beverage operation — no food component, resulting in lower COGS (22.2%) and higher margin per transaction
- 02Wages under 20% of sales — a direct result of the condensed four-night trading model
- 03Rent at approximately 10% of net sales — a healthy occupancy cost for a Fortitude Valley venue
- 04Over $500,000 in fit-out and assets owned outright, debt-free — fully renewed following the 2024/25 restoration
- 05Ten years of trading history and brand recognition in one of Brisbane's most competitive nightlife precincts
- 06Completely under management — no operational involvement from current ownership
- 07Lease tenure to 2027 plus a five-year option — six years of security from execution
- 084.5 stars from 537 Google reviews
- 09BIGSOUND festival venue — a long-standing part of Australia's premier live music industry event
- 10"Next Door" — a second, semi-private cocktail bar operating within the venue
Questions buyers ask
Is this business under management?
The listing details above describe how the business is run day to day. Full staffing and management details are in the Information Memorandum.
What's included in the sale?
Typically fit-out, plant and equipment, stock at valuation, goodwill and assignment of the lease. The full inclusions list is in the Information Memorandum.
How do I see the full financials?
Sign our confidentiality agreement and your broker will send the Information Memorandum, which includes revenue, profit, wages, rent and lease terms.
Can I get finance to buy this business?
Many buyers fund a purchase with a mix of equity and business-acquisition lending. Talk to your broker and we can point you to lenders who specialise in this.
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