Hellenic Club

What Hellenic Club does

The Hellenic Club of Canberra Ltd. is a private, member-based licensed community club established in 1979 and domiciled in the Australian Capital Territory. It operates two physical venues — a flagship in Woden (1 Matilda Street) and a secondary City venue scheduled to close in May 2026 — with the combined footprint anchored by over 200 employees and a 50,000+ member base. The Woden venue houses multiple dining concepts (Woden Bistro, Kivotos, Ginseng Chinese, Éla Café, Mavi Gelati, MAZI), multiple bars (Triton Lounge & Bar, Sports Bar & TAB, Woden Beer Garden), a family arcade (Arcadia), and gaming/TAB facilities (ACTTAB, Trackside, Keno).

The club's technology stack is intentionally light: a Squarespace-based website with e-commerce functionality for memberships, gift vouchers, and merchandise, supplemented by video surveillance and a virtual artefacts tour showcasing a 4,000-year Greek history collection. There is no disclosed proprietary software platform, API, or developer-facing product. The business relies on membership subscriptions (single, senior, family tiers ranging from A$5 to A$40 for 1-3 year terms) and a diversified transaction-based revenue mix spanning F&B across multiple venues, gaming/TAB, functions and events (weddings, conferences, banquets of 300+ guests), gift vouchers, and branded merchandise.

The go-to-market is membership-driven: direct sales through online and in-venue sign-ups, supported by community events, live entertainment, cultural programs (Hellenic Festival, Canberra Hellenic Dancers, Hellenic Kids, Greek Film Festival), and partnerships with Greek cultural organisations. The club is governed by a Board of Directors (President Steve Kartsonas, CEO Ian Cameron) and is currently executing a transformative $150M Woden Village mixed-use development, including up to 200 dwellings, commercial office space, a community hub, and 640 parking spaces on a 12,946 sqm site acquired from the ACT Government's Suburban Land Agency.

Name

Hellenic Club

Legal name

Hellenic Club of Canberra Ltd.

Website

https://hellenicclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Hellenic Club of Canberra is a private licensed community club established in 1979, operating a flagship multi-venue hospitality, dining, gaming, and events complex in Woden, ACT, serving over 50,000 members and employing 200+ staff, while developing a $150M mixed-use precinct.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Club Hospitality & Entertainment

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Community club hospitality
• Restaurant and dining venues
• Gaming and TAB operations
• Function and event hosting
• Greek cultural programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and multi-year membership subscriptions providing access to club facilities, restaurants, bars, entertainment, and member-only promotions and discounts.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from multiple dining venues including Woden Bistro, Kivotos (Greek restaurant), Ginseng (Chinese restaurant), Ela Café, Mavi Gelati, Triton Lounge & Bar, Sports Bar & TAB, and Woden Beer Garden.
3. Gaming and TAB Operations: Revenue from electronic gaming machines and wagering facilities including ACTTAB, Trackside, and Keno.
4. Function and Event Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, conferences, special occasions, and corporate events across multiple function rooms.
5. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold in denominations from $25 to $200, valid for 3 years from purchase date.
6. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies priced from A$45.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Hellenic Club of Canberra operates a membership-based community club with multiple dining venues (Woden Bistro, Kivotos, Ginseng Chinese, Éla Café, Mavi Gelati), bars (Triton Lounge & Bar, Sports Bar & TAB, Woden Beer Garden), gaming facilities, and family entertainment including the Arcadia arcade at its Woden venue. The club generates revenue from membership subscriptions, food and beverage sales, electronic gaming machines and TAB wagering, function and event bookings, and gift voucher/merchandise sales. It also runs Greek cultural programs (Hellenic Kids, Canberra Hellenic Dancers, Hellenic Festival) and is developing a $150 million mixed-use Woden Village precinct.

Product overview

The Hellenic Club of Canberra is a community club operating two venues (Woden and City) offering a diverse portfolio of dining, entertainment, and cultural products. The Woden venue features multiple restaurants including Woden Bistro (steaks and seafood), Kivotos (modern Greek restaurant), Ginseng Chinese (award-winning), Éla Café (Greek café), and Mavi Gelati (gelato bar), alongside entertainment venues (Sports Bar & TAB, Triton Lounge & Bar, Arcadia arcade). The club offers membership programs with Single, Senior, and Family tiers providing discounts and exclusive benefits. Cultural offerings include Hellenic Kids Program, Canberra Hellenic Dancers, Hellenic Festival, and community assistance programs. The club is also developing the Woden Village mixed-use precinct. The City venue was closed in May 2026, with the club focusing on the Woden Hellenic Precinct masterplan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woden Bistro: Renowned for amazing steaks and fresh seafood, offering great dining at fantastic prices.
• Kivotos
• Ginseng Chinese
• Éla Café
• Mavi Gelati
• Arcadia
• Triton Lounge & Bar
• Woden Beer Garden
• Sports Bar & TAB
• Mazi

Products and services

• Woden Bistro The main restaurant at the Woden venue, renowned for its amazing steaks and fresh seafood, offering great dining at fantastic prices with daily specials including Souvlaki Night, Steak & Schnitzel Night, Parmi Night, and Steak & Schooner Night. Targets club members and guests.
• Kivotos Greek Restaurant Modern Greek wine bar and restaurant offering authentic Greek food and wine, led by Executive Chef Georgios Giannoulis. Located on the ground floor at Woden, providing an elevated Greek dining experience. Targets members and guests seeking authentic Greek cuisine.
• Ginseng Chinese Restaurant Multi-award winning Chinese restaurant offering innovative and fresh Chinese cuisine with efficient service. Located at Woden venue. Targets members and guests seeking Chinese dining.
• Éla Café Greek café serving authentic Greek treats, rich aromatic coffees, freshly baked cakes, traditional Greek sweets (baklava, galaktoboureko, loukoumades, koulourakia), and light lunch options like spanakopita and tiropita. Targets casual diners and members.
• Mavi Gelati Gelato bar offering premium handcrafted gelato made on-site with high-quality ingredients, featuring Mediterranean-inspired flavors and a variety of options for all taste preferences. Targets families and casual diners.
• Arcadia Family Arcade Family-friendly arcade featuring video games, interactive prize machines, and ticket redemption games, including a 'Little Arcadians' area for younger children. Open 7 days a week. Targets families with children.
• Triton Lounge & Bar Large indoor seating area within the Woden venue, perfect for social gatherings, informal meetings, and relaxing. Features Éla Café integration. Targets members and casual patrons.
• Sports Bar & TAB Canberra's biggest Sports Bar with award-winning TAB facilities featuring ACTTAB, Trackside and Keno options for wagering on racing and sports. Targets sports viewing fans and bettors.
• Woden Beer Garden Outdoor beer garden providing relaxed space to enjoy greenery and fresh Canberra air, complementing the range of indoor dining options. Targets casual diners and members.
• MAZI Restaurant Greek restaurant meaning 'together' in Greek, offering cozy dining for sharing meals and celebrating special moments. Lunch daily from 12pm, dinner Sun-Thurs 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30pm. Targets members seeking Greek dining.
• Functions & Events Comprehensive event hosting including weddings, conferences, special occasions, and functions with modern function spaces, catering, bar service, and event management support. Targets individuals planning weddings and corporate event organizers.
• Membership Program Club membership offering Single, Senior (60+), and Family tiers with 1-year and 3-year options. Benefits include discounts on food, beverages, exclusive promotions, birthday drink vouchers, and member-only offers. Targets individual consumers seeking club access.
• Gift Vouchers & Merchandise Gift vouchers (from A$25 denominations, valid for 3 years) and branded merchandise including Hellenic Club hoodies (from A$45) in adult and kids sizes, available for online purchase with click-and-collect.
• Hellenic Kids Program Cultural activities program for children in Kindergarten to Year 6, run during April and September school holidays. Teaches Greek heritage and culture through interactive supervised sessions. Targets families with children interested in cultural education.
• Canberra Hellenic Dancers Canberra's only organization offering modern and traditional Greek dancing classes for children (aged 5+) and adults. Established in 1980, preserving Greek cultural heritage through dance, language, and community. Targets individuals interested in Greek cultural dance.
• Hellenic Festival Annual community event showcasing street food, performances, and cultural experiences from various cultural groups in the Canberra community, held at the Hellenic Club. Targets the broader Canberra community and cultural enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 attendees at inaugural Hellenic Festival in 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greek Festival of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Partnership between Hellenic Club of Canberra and Greek Festival of Sydney to present the Greek Film Festival in Canberra. The collaboration brings contemporary Greek cinema to the Canberra community through screenings at Palace Electric Cinemas, supporting Greek cultural identity and community connection.
• Greek Orthodox Community of New South WalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, under whose auspices the Greek Festival of Sydney operates, collaborates with Hellenic Club to bring Greek cultural events to Canberra, strengthening cultural ties between Greek organizations across Australia.
• Stryda Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2025Stryda Brewing Co., co-owned by tennis champion Nick Kyrgios, partnered with Hellenic Club for the official launch of Stryda Lager in Canberra. The launch event featured a live Q&A with Nick Kyrgios, public meet and greet, and autograph signing.
• Palace Electric CinemasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 September 2024Palace Electric Cinemas serves as the venue partner for Greek Film Festival screenings in Canberra. The cinema hosts four-day screenings of films from the Greek Film Festival line-up.
• Suburban Land Agency (ACT Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2024The Suburban Land Agency awarded Hellenic Club the tender for Woden Village development on a 12,946m² site. The mixed-use precinct will include residential, commercial, retail with up to 200 dwellings including affordable housing, dedicated creative hub, community pavilion, and public outdoor spaces.
• General Secretariat of Expatriate Greekism & Public DiplomacyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024With the support of the General Secretariat, the Hellenic Club of Canberra and Canberra Hellenic Dancers organized a Greece trip for children, providing opportunities to visit historical sites, participate in dance performances, and engage with Greek culture and heritage.
• BDO Audit Pty LtdminorOthers · 1 January 2024BDO Audit Pty Ltd was appointed as auditor of Hellenic Club of Canberra Limited following the resignation of BDO East Coast Partnership due to restructuring of their audit practice.
• Capital Region Powerchair FootballminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hellenic Club has helped fund and maintain specialised powerchairs for Capital Region Powerchair Football since 2022, supporting athletes with physical disabilities to participate in competitive sports and build community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canberra Southern Cross Club: The other large membership-based community club operating in Canberra with multiple dining venues, gaming facilities, function rooms, and event spaces. Directly comparable business model, scale, and target market to Hellenic Club, including overlap in Woden catchment.
• Mounties Group (Mount Pritchard District & Community Club): Large NSW community/registered club with multi-venue dining, gaming, events, and significant real estate development pipeline — directly analogous business model of membership subscriptions funding hospitality, gaming, and property diversification.
• Tradies Club Canberra (Dickson): Canberra community club operating under the same Australian registered-club model, offering multiple restaurants, bars, gaming machines, function venues, and accommodation — competing directly for the same Canberra member and event customers.
• Club Marconi (Bossley Park): Western Sydney Italian-heritage community club with multiple restaurants, gaming, function venues, and entertainment — same Italian/Greek community-club playbook with comparable scale, demographics, and revenue mix.
• West HQ (Western Sydney): Major Western Sydney community club complex with multi-format dining, gaming, events, and integrated mixed-use development — closely matches Hellenic Club's Woden Village masterplan direction.
• Twin Towns Services Club (Tweed Heads): One of Australia's largest community clubs with extensive dining, gaming, entertainment, accommodation, and function facilities — directly comparable as a multi-venue membership club with strong food & beverage and gaming revenue streams.

Others

• Greek Festival of Sydney: Cultural partner organization with which Hellenic Club co-presents the Greek Film Festival in Canberra — comparable in promoting Greek cultural programming and complementary to the club's community offering.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Automobile Club of Australia (RACA): Long-established Sydney membership club offering dining, function rooms, accommodation, and member benefits — comparable membership-driven club model though with broader motoring heritage rather than cultural focus.
• SkyCity Entertainment Group (Adelaide/Darwin): Listed Australian integrated entertainment and gaming operator with casinos, hotels, restaurants, and function venues — comparable scale of multi-venue hospitality and gaming operations though corporate rather than membership-based.
• RSL Australia (national network): National umbrella for Returned and Services League clubs across Australia, many of which operate the same hospitality/gaming/membership model as Hellenic Club — relevant as the broader competitive set and industry framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hellenicclubofcanberra
• Instagraminstagram.com/hellenicclub
• Xx.com/Hellenic_Club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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