Australian Venue Co.

in 2017 KKR purchased an 80% stake in Dixon Hospitality Group.[2][3] The company's portfolio comprised five venues in Melbourne, which have since 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 billlion.[7][8]

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]

AVC's Head Office is located at 616 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.[14] AVC has over 8,000 employees across Australia & New Zealand.[15]

• Official website