What Cabra-Vale Diggers does

Cabra-Vale Diggers, rebranded as Cabravale Club Resort in 2025, is an Australian registered club founded in 1925 in Canley Vale, South West Sydney, originally established as a community club for returned servicemen. The venue operates as a multi-vertical hospitality and entertainment complex spanning approximately 2,000 sqm of dining precinct, gaming floor, 4.5-star hotel operated in partnership with Novotel (Accor), events space, retail outlets, and a member-based rewards program (Lotus Rewards with dedicated mobile app). Its F&B portfolio comprises more than 8 restaurants operating under 10+ sub-brands including Magma, Horizon, District 8, Bistro 1925, Lotus Bar, Solaire Lounge, Caffè Vicini, The Dugout, and Cabravale Boutique, alongside a separate CECC entity.

The business model follows the standard Australian registered club structure: a member-based, not-for-profit community entity that generates revenue across gaming (poker machines), food and beverage, accommodation (via the Novotel/Accor partnership), events, retail, and membership dues, and reinvests a portion of surplus into community contributions (reported at $1.3M annually). The customer base is the South West Sydney community — local registered members, walk-in diners, hotel guests, event bookers, and gaming patrons. The venue has accumulated industry recognition including No.14 Australia's Best Steak Restaurant 2026, No.61 World's Best Steak Restaurant 2026, Best Private Dining 2026 (Spice Magazine), and ClubNSW Perfect Plate Awards 2024. Governance is by a board led by President Walter Robinson OAM, with executive leadership comprising CEO Boris Belevski, CFO Kylee Adams, COO Luke Whalan, and CCO Vicki Le.

The company is privately held as a registered club with no parent entity and no disclosed funding events, M&A activity, or external equity backing. Its competitive position rests on 100-year heritage, multi-vertical scale, an established community footprint, and recent repositioning investments (2025 rebrand, hotel partnership, multi-brand F&B expansion, digital membership app) aimed at broadening the addressable customer base beyond the traditional diggers' membership.

Name

Cabra-Vale Diggers

Legal name

Cabra-Vale Diggers

Website

https://cabravale.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cabravale Club Resort (formerly Cabra-Vale Diggers) is a 100-year-old Australian registered club in South West Sydney operating 8+ restaurants, gaming, a 4.5-star Novotel hotel, events, retail, and a member rewards program serving the local community and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment (Registered Club)

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Hospitality and entertainment
• Registered club services
• Restaurant and dining
• Events and conferencing
• Hotel accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Parramatta

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Multi-venue dining precinct generating revenue from 8+ restaurants and bars including Magma by Dany Karam (fine dining steakhouse), Horizon (Chinese/Asian cuisine), District 8 (Southeast Asian), Bistro 1925 (Australian bistro), Lotus Bar, Solaire Lounge, Caffè Vicini, and Poppy Cafe. Revenue from à la carte dining, banquets, private dining, and takeaway.
2. Accommodation Services: Novotel Sydney Cabramatta partnership provides hotel accommodation revenue through room bookings, stay packages (Romantic Getaway, Family Fun, Stay & Meet), and group accommodation bookings. Room rates from $268-$298 per night for packages, with additional revenue from room service, minibar, and hotel amenities.
3. Events and Functions: Cabravale Events & Conference Centre (CECC) generates revenue from corporate events, weddings, private functions, and end-of-year celebrations. Revenue from room hire, catering packages, beverage packages, and event coordination services. Functions scale from 40 to 600+ guests with minimum spend requirements.
4. Membership and Loyalty Program: Lotus Rewards membership program with tiered benefits (White Lotus, Red Lotus, Blue Lotus, Golden Lotus). Members receive exclusive pricing, birthday rewards, dining allowances, and VIP services. Membership enables access to member-only promotions and discounts across venues.
5. Gaming and Entertainment: Gaming machines and gambling services as part of club operations, with responsible gaming policies in place. Revenue from gaming activities supports community donations and club operations.
6. Retail - Cabravale Boutique: On-site retail store selling branded apparel, home goods, accessories, and gifts. Members receive bonus points and exclusive discounts on purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cabravale Club Resort operates a multi-venue registered club and hospitality precinct offering food and beverage across 8+ restaurants and bars (including Magma by Dany Karam fine dining steakhouse, Horizon Chinese, District 8 Southeast Asian, Bistro 1925, Lotus Bar, Solaire Lounge, Caffè Vicini, and The Dugout sports bar), hotel accommodation through its Novotel Sydney Cabramatta partnership, corporate and wedding events at the Cabravale Events & Conference Centre, gaming facilities, retail via Cabravale Boutique, and a tiered Lotus Rewards membership program supported by a mobile app.

Product overview

Cabravale Club Resort is a multi-faceted hospitality and entertainment complex offering a diverse portfolio of dining, accommodation, entertainment, events, and retail products. The core offering centers on seven distinct restaurants and bars: Magma by Dany Karam (premium steakhouse), Horizon (Chinese yum cha and a la carte), District 8 (2,000sqm Southeast Asian dining precinct), Bistro 1925 (casual Western bistro), Lotus Bar (cocktail lounge), Solaire Lounge (poolside event venue), and Caffè Vicini (cafe and bakery). Accommodation is provided through the partnered Novotel Sydney Cabramatta hotel. Entertainment venues include The Dugout sports bar, live entertainment spaces, and gaming offerings. The resort also features Cabravale Boutique retail store, Cabravale Events & Conference Centre for corporate and wedding events, and a Lotus Rewards membership program with mobile app access. The property serves as a community hub with various member clubs and ClubGRANTS community support initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magma by Dany Karam Premium steakhouse featuring open-flame cooking, Blackmore Full Blood Wagyu 9+ beef, seafood, and fine-dining menu curated by Chef Dany Karam; serves fine-dining diners and special-occasion guests.
• Horizon Authentic Chinese restaurant offering yum cha, à la carte dining, and live seafood, featuring award-winning dishes recognized at the ClubNSW Perfect Plate Awards 2024.
• District 8 2,000 sqm South East Asian dining precinct with live cooking stations serving Hong Kong BBQ, dim sum, Vietnamese pho, Thai/Malaysian curries, stir-fries, hot pot, and congee.
• Bistro 1925 Casual Australian bistro serving Black Angus steaks, BBQ pork ribs, wood-fired pizza, pasta, fresh seafood, and the signature 1925 schnitzel, named after the club's founding year.
• Lotus Bar Poolside cocktail bar and lounge offering handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, curated wine selection, charcuterie boards, and live DJ entertainment on weekends.
• Solaire Lounge Premium poolside venue available exclusively for private events, combining contemporary style with a relaxed resort setting for celebrations and corporate functions.
• Caffè Vicini Cafe and bakery serving fresh pastries baked on-site daily, house-baked breads, deli sandwiches, and specialty coffee.
• The Dugout Premium live sports destination screening NRL, AFL, cricket, basketball, international football, boxing events, and major sporting tournaments.
• Novotel Sydney Cabramatta Accommodation 4.5-star hotel accommodation offered through a partnership with Novotel Sydney Cabramatta, with Deluxe, Superior, Executive, and Presidential Suite rooms, pool, gym, and room service.
• Cabravale Events & Conference Centre South West Sydney's premier function venue for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private functions with flexible room configurations for up to 600 guests, directly connected to Novotel Sydney Cabramatta.
• Cabravale Boutique Curated on-site retail store offering branded apparel, home goods, accessories, and bespoke gifts for members and visitors.
• Lotus Rewards Membership Program Multi-tiered membership program with four levels (White Lotus, Red Lotus, Blue Lotus, Golden Lotus) offering exclusive perks, discounts on hotel stays, dining allowances, and birthday rewards.
• Cabravale Mobile App Mobile application allowing members to access exclusive rewards, manage points, book events, and access membership benefits on iOS and Android platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Donated $1.3 million to local community initiatives in the past year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Novotel Sydney CabramattacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Novotel Sydney Cabramatta, a 4.5-star hotel directly connected to Cabravale Club Resort. The partnership enables seamless accommodation for event attendees, wedding guests, and corporate delegates. Hotel features pool, gym, multiple room types, and direct access to conference facilities. Accor booking platform integrated with venue operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blacktown Workers Club: Large Western Sydney registered club group with multiple restaurants, gaming, entertainment and conferencing. Highly comparable operating mix and Western Sydney demographic.
• Canterbury League Club: Major Sydney registered club combining multiple restaurants and bars, gaming, entertainment and large function/event venues. Closely comparable multi-venue hospitality and events operating model.
• Club Marconi (Bossley Park): Western Sydney registered club with restaurants, gaming, live entertainment, function facilities and community programs. Same registered-club operating model and overlapping Fairfield/Cabramatta catchment.
• Penrith Panthers: Western Sydney sports/entertainment precinct operating restaurants, bars, gaming, live entertainment and major event venues under a club-resort model. Directly comparable community entertainment positioning.
• Revesby Workers Club: Sydney registered club with dining, bars, gaming and function/event facilities serving a similarly family- and community-oriented membership base. Comparable member-driven hospitality model.
• Parramatta Leagues Club: One of the largest registered clubs in NSW with multiple dining venues, gaming, hotel-style accommodation and major event spaces. Comparable at-scale integrated hospitality, gaming and events model.
• Mounties Group: Large registered club group headquartered in Mount Pritchard, Western Sydney, operating multiple dining venues, gaming, entertainment and function spaces under a similar club-resort model. Directly comparable geography and operating mix to Cabravale Club Resort.
• Wests Ashfield Leagues Club: Sydney leagues club operating multiple F&B outlets, gaming, entertainment and events. Closely aligned registered-club operating model and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Merivale: Sydney hospitality group operating a portfolio of restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues. Overlaps with Cabravale's multi-venue F&B and events strategy, though without gaming or member-club structure.
• The Star Entertainment Group: Larger, publicly listed integrated entertainment and hospitality operator in Sydney with restaurants, bars, gaming, hotels and events. Overlaps with Cabravale's hospitality/events offering but operates at significantly larger scale and different regulatory class.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cabravaleclubresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabravaleclubresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/cabravaleclubresort
• Xx.com/cvdiggers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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