Grand View Hotel

What Grand View Hotel does

Grand View Hotel is a heritage-listed, single-venue hospitality operation located on the waterfront at Cleveland Point in Queensland's Redlands Coast, trading continuously since 1851 and currently operating under post-renovation ownership by Kickon Group (Aust) Pty Ltd since 2022. The venue operates as a vertically integrated pub and function business with five monetisation layers: food and beverage sales through a signature dining kitchen (Australia's largest rotisserie oven, a Josper charcoal grill and a wood-fired pizza oven), a 35-machine GV Gaming Lounge plus TAB and Keno in Dr Bob's front bar, venue hire across multiple spaces (Stradbroke Marquee, Cleveland Room, Dining Terrace, Beer Garden) supporting 30–180 guests for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and wakes, ticketed event programming (RNB Brunch, Sportsman's Luncheon, International Beer Day Dinner, GV Fest 175), and gift voucher / loyalty revenue through the free GV Member Reward program.

The commercial model is direct-to-consumer with hybrid persona and use-case segmentation across local community patrons, celebration/event hosts, corporate clients, funeral/memorial hosts and wedding couples. Pricing is per-person and tiered across function categories — cocktails from $36pp, shared banquets from $75pp, wedding banquet packages from $153pp, and all-inclusive wedding bundles from $6,700 for 40 guests — with a dedicated functions enquiry process for groups of 30+ and weekday food specials (Monday–Wednesday) to drive mid-week traffic. Distribution is almost entirely physical: in-venue sales channel through walk-ins and SevenRooms-powered online bookings, with ticketing via Humanitix, gift voucher e-commerce, and a partnership with Elope Brisbane to resell all-inclusive wedding packages. Community programming (Pour with Purpose with Alby, weekly meat raffles) and signature event IP (GV Fest 175 with XXXX as title sponsor) function as the primary top-of-funnel marketing channels alongside organic Instagram and targeted Facebook/Instagram/Google advertising.

Name

Grand View Hotel

Legal name

Kickon Group (Aust) Pty Ltd

Website

https://gvh.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grand View Hotel is a heritage-listed Queensland pub and function venue (est. 1851) owned by Kickon Group, operating waterfront dining, a 35-machine gaming lounge, TAB/Keno, and multi-space event hire for weddings, corporate functions and community events in Cleveland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Services - Pub, Restaurant & Function Venue

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL)

Keywords

• Hospitality venue services
• Pub and restaurant dining
• Function and event hire
• Wedding venue packages
• Electronic gaming lounge

Headquarters

HQ city

North Street

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales: Core revenue from restaurant, bar and pub sales including rotisserie roasts, Josper Grill steaks, wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, seafood, share plates, pub classics, cocktails, beer and wine. Open 7 days with lunch (11am-3pm) and dinner (5pm-9pm).
2. Gaming (Electronic Gaming Machines): 35 gaming machines in dedicated GV Gaming Lounge. Guaranteed trading 10am-12am daily. Revenue from gaming machine play. GV Member Reward program tied to gaming spend.
3. TAB & Keno: Racing and sports betting via TAB and Keno facilities available in Dr Bob's front bar.
4. Function & Event Hire: Revenue from venue hire and catering packages for weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and wakes. Packages range from $36pp (cocktail/canapés) to $153pp (shared banquet weddings). Also includes ceremony fees from $800.
5. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for use against food, drink and experiences at the venue.
6. Membership & Loyalty Program: GV Member Reward program offering points for eat, drink and play activity. Free to join. Access to member-only promotions, giveaways and discounts.
7. Ticketed Events: Revenue from ticketed events including RNB Brunch ($89/person), International Beer Day Dinner ($99/person), Sportsman's Luncheon ($150-160/person), and evening concert tickets for GV Fest 175.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Grand View Hotel is a heritage-listed waterfront pub and hospitality venue that operates a restaurant and bar (rotisserie roasts, Josper Grill steaks, wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, seafood, pub classics), a 35-machine gaming lounge with TAB/Keno, live music and entertainment Thursday through Sunday, and multiple function spaces hosting weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and wakes. Customers either walk in or book tables via the SevenRooms widget, while functions of 30+ guests and ticketed special events (RNB Brunch, International Beer Day Dinner, Sportsman's Luncheon, GV Fest 175) are handled through dedicated enquiry and ticketing processes.

Product overview

Grand View Hotel is a heritage pub and hospitality venue offering a unified suite of services centered around dining and events. The core offering combines rotisserie and Josper Grill dining with versatile function spaces for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and wakes. Supporting services include a gaming lounge with 35 machines, live music and entertainment, TAB/Keno facilities, gift vouchers, and an online booking system. The venue operates as a single integrated hospitality destination rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr Bob's Front Bar: The hotel's front bar offering TAB and KENO facilities.
• GV Gaming Lounge

Products and services

• Eat & Drink (Rotisserie & Josper Grill Restaurant)

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• The Cage Youth FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2026Charitable partner for Pages & Plates event on August 28th — The Art of Lunching Series Event Two. Event raises funds for The Cage Youth Foundation's community programs. Guest speaker: Robin Bailey.
• Straddie Brewing Co.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Local independent brewery partnership for International Beer Day Dinner event on August 7th. Head Brewer Andrew Sydes leads a 3-course paired dinner with Straddie beers. Event held in Cleveland Room & Courtyard.
• XXXXflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 August 2025Title sponsor of GV Fest 175 — Queensland's oldest licensed pub's 175th anniversary celebration on August 29th. Free daytime festival from 11am + ticketed evening concert headlined by Vanessa Amorosi.
• Kickon GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2022Kickon Group, led by founder and director Craig Shearer, acquired the Grand View Hotel in 2022, marking a new chapter. Kickon Group owns and operates the venue. The website copyright states 'site owned and operated by Kickon Group (Aust) Pty Ltd'.
• Rydges Hotels & ResortsminorOthers · 1 January 2019From 2019 to 2022, the Grand View Hotel was sold to a private hospitality company and managed by Rydges Hotels & Resorts. Rydges managed the property prior to the Kickon Group acquisition.
• AlbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPour with Purpose initiative — community fundraising partnership where Alby beer purchases generate voting tokens directing a $500 monthly donation pool ($300 to winner, $100 each to two finalists). Also partner for Saturday Punters Club x Alby weekly TAB events in Dr Bob's Bar.
• Elope BrisbanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-inclusive wedding package partnership. Elope Brisbane handles ceremony, hair & makeup, transport, styling, cake and photography for packages starting at $6,700 for 40 guests. Packages marketed and sold through both Grand View Hotel and Elope Brisbane channels.
• Time Out EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Infusion Trivia every Wednesday from 6pm in the Stradbroke Marquee — a game-show themed trivia experience with venue vouchers as prizes.
• Good Drinks AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for 'Tinny Full of Tinnies' member giveaway — boat stocked with Matso's and Alby worth over $10,000, winner announced at GV Fest 175 on August 29th.
• TravlaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Flanno for a Farmer event (August 14th) — cold beers, live country music and line dancing. Travla products featured as part of the fundraising night for Farm Angels.
• Farm AngelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity beneficiary of Flanno for a Farmer event — Farm Angels supports Australian farming families through drought, flood, fire and tough seasons.
• Redlands Collective MarketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent organiser for Puppy Palooza — dog-friendly community event at the Grand View Hotel on August 16th (10am-2pm) featuring pet specialty stalls, dog competitions (Best Dressed Pup, Best Pub Pup Name), and pet photographer.
• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking technology platform for online table reservations and event bookings. SevenRooms widget embedded on website, always showing current availability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Story Bridge Hotel: Long-established heritage hotel at Kangaroo Point with multiple dining venues, gaming lounge, live music and event spaces. Comparable heritage pub with similar gaming, F&B and event pillars to Grand View Hotel.
• The Plough Inn: Heritage-listed Taringa pub with multiple trading areas, gaming, and live entertainment. Closely comparable as a heritage Brisbane pub running a food, beverage and gaming-led model.
• The Junction Hotel: Heritage Annerley pub with multiple bars, gaming lounge and event spaces. Comparable heritage pub with a similar gaming and event-led revenue mix.
• Breakfast Creek Hotel: Historic Brisbane pub in Albion known for its beer garden, gaming lounge, multiple bars and large function capacity. Directly comparable on the combination of heritage identity, gaming machines and high-volume function/event trade.
• The Norman Hotel: Woolloongabba gastropub known for elevated pub dining, craft beer and a function/event trade. Comparable as a Brisbane pub that has repositioned around food quality and event hosting rather than value-only trade.
• Regatta Hotel: Iconic heritage waterfront pub on the Brisbane River at Toowong with multiple dining areas, gaming machines, live sport and function/event spaces. Comparable to Grand View Hotel in heritage positioning, gaming-led revenue mix, and function-venue business.
• Royal Exchange Hotel: Heritage Toowong pub with multi-venue dining, gaming, sports bar and function offerings. Comparable heritage positioning and product mix (F&B + gaming + functions) within the Brisbane market.
• The Waterloo Hotel: Direct local competitor in Cleveland, QLD with bistro, bar, gaming, live sport and function spaces. Closest geographic peer for catchment overlap and competitive context in the Redlands.

Broad incumbents

• ALH Group (Endeavour Group): Australia's largest pub and hotel operator (owned by Endeavour Group) running hundreds of gaming-licensed venues nationwide. Relevant as the dominant incumbent shaping gaming regulation, supplier terms and competitive benchmarks across the Australian pub industry.

Emerging players

• Brisbane Brewing Co. Independent Brisbane brewpub chain combining on-site brewing with full-service dining, gaming and live entertainment. Comparable as a younger, food-and-experience-led competitor that overlaps with Grand View's function and event positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandViewHotelCleveland
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandviewhotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-grand-view-hotel---fine-art-gallery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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