Burleigh Heads Hotel

What Burleigh Heads Hotel does

Burleigh Heads Hotel is a single-site beachfront pub and hospitality venue located at 4 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia, operating across geographies limited to the Gold Coast region. The venue is privately operated as part of the ALH Group (Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group) network, which runs 350+ pubs across Australia, and has an employment footprint of approximately 15 people.

The venue consolidates multiple hospitality formats under a single roof: a family-friendly Bistro (seafood, pub classics, pizza, burgers, Graziers steaks, plant-based, seniors and kids menus), a Sports Bar featuring TAB facilities and big screens, a Lounge Bar with live local music Thursdays to Sundays, a premium Gaming Room, and three function spaces (Restaurant up to 70, Lounge Bar up to 50, and Terrace up to 100). The venue also positions itself as the designated 'Home of UFC' broadcast venue.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer transaction-fee streams: food and beverage sales across the bistro and bars, gaming machine activity, and event/function hire with food and beverage packages. Distribution is overwhelmingly walk-in with digital demand capture via online table booking and an enquiry-led function pack process. The venue participates in the group-wide pub+ loyalty program (points and rewards across 350+ Australian pubs) and refers guests to Nightcap Hotels for accommodation; both relationships operate at the ALH Group or partner-network level rather than as independent contracts.

Name

Burleigh Heads Hotel

Legal name

Burleigh Heads Hotel

Website

https://burleighheadshotel.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burleigh Heads Hotel is a beachfront pub in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, operated as part of the ALH Group, combining a family bistro, two bars, a gaming room, function spaces, and UFC broadcasts to serve locals and Gold Coast visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Inn with Pub / Tavern (Gastropub Inns) (THAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Beachfront pub dining
• Sports bar hospitality
• Live music lounge
• Function event hire
• Gaming room services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleigh Heads

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant/bistro and bar sales including fresh seafood, pub classics, pizzas, burgers, steaks, and beverages. Food served in Sports Bar from 11:30am daily.
2. Gaming Room: Premium gaming room on premises.
3. Function and Event Hire: Private hire of Restaurant (up to 70 people), Lounge Bar (up to 50 guests), and Terrace (up to 100 people) for birthday celebrations, children's parties and other occasions with food and beverage packages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Burleigh Heads Hotel is a beachfront hospitality venue offering family-friendly bistro dining, two bars (Sports Bar with TAB and big screens; Lounge Bar with live local music Thursday to Sunday), a premium gaming room, and function/event hire spaces for up to 100 guests. The venue also serves as a designated UFC viewing location. Food and beverage, gaming, and private functions form the core commercial offerings for local residents and Gold Coast visitors.

Product overview

Burleigh Heads Hotel is a beachfront hotel/pub offering a unified hospitality experience centered around its venue with multiple distinct products under one roof: The Bistro (family restaurant), Sports Bar (with TAB facilities and sports viewing), Lounge Bar (with live music), Gaming Room, and Function spaces for events. The hotel also operates as a UFC viewing venue and participates in two affiliate programs: pub+ loyalty program for rewards across 350+ Australian pubs, and Nightcap Hotels for accommodation partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pub+: Loyalty rewards program offering points and exclusive deals for members at participating venues.

Products and services

• The Bistro Family-friendly restaurant serving an extensive menu of fresh seafood, pub classics (chicken parmas, beef pies), pizza, burgers, Graziers steak selection, share plates, and plant-based items, with seniors and kids menus. Open to walk-in diners and table bookings.
• Sports Bar Bar with TAB wagering facilities and big screens for sports viewing, serving food from 11:30am daily. Targets sports fans and groups of friends wanting to watch games in a casual bar environment.
• Lounge Bar Bar with plush lounge chairs and high tops featuring live music from local talent Thursday to Sunday. Targeted at patrons seeking live entertainment and a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
• Gaming Room Premium gaming room on premises offering gaming machine facilities within the venue, with responsible gambling practices promoted per ALH Group policy.
• Functions and Event Hire Private hire of three event spaces — The Restaurant (up to 70 guests), The Lounge Bar (up to 50 guests for cocktail events), and The Terrace (up to 100 guests) — with food and beverage packages for birthday celebrations, children's parties, and other special occasions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nightcap HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccommodation partnership providing guests with access to Nightcap Hotels network across Australia. Nightcap Hotels logo displayed on Burleigh Heads Hotel website as a 'Need a place to stay?' recommendation.
• pub+ Loyalty ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationEarn points and unlock rewards at 350+ pubs across Australia through the pub+ loyalty program. Members can earn points through eating and drinking, with rewards unlocked at 200 points. $10 reward offered for new joiners.
• ALH GroupcoreOthersParent company operating the venue. Email domain [email protected] indicates ALH Group ownership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Merivale: Major Sydney-based hospitality group operating pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, and event venues. Comparable diversified Australian hospitality operator with multi-venue strategy and broad food and beverage portfolio.
• Endeavour Group: Parent company of ALH Group, operating 350+ hotels across Australia alongside Dan Murphy's and other retail liquor and hospitality properties. The ultimate parent of Burleigh Heads Hotel and the broader incumbent operator of Australian pub hospitality.

Regional players

• Shark Tank: Gold Coast entertainment and hospitality venue offering sports bar, gaming, live music, and events. Regionally comparable competitor in the Gold Coast hospitality market with similar gaming and entertainment focus.

Direct peers

• Hotel Steyne: Iconic beachfront pub on Manly Beach in Sydney, offering similar multi-format hospitality (multiple bars, bistro, gaming, live entertainment, function spaces). Closely comparable Australian beachfront hotel/pub operating model with waterfront positioning.
• The Esplanade Hotel: Heritage beachfront pub in St Kilda, Melbourne (the 'Espy'), offering multiple bars, food, live music, and entertainment venues under one roof. Directly comparable beachfront Australian pub with diversified revenue streams.
• The Corner Hotel: Multi-level pub in Richmond, Melbourne, offering bistro, bars, live music, gaming, and rooftop spaces. Comparable Australian pub model with diversified entertainment and food revenue streams.
• Coolangatta Hotel: Beachfront pub on the southern Gold Coast/Tweed border, offering bars, bistro, gaming, live music, and functions. Closest direct competitor geographically and operationally to Burleigh Heads Hotel.
• Brighton Beach Hotel: Beachfront pub in Brighton, Melbourne, offering bistro dining, sports bar, gaming, and live entertainment. Comparable Australian beachfront hotel/pub with a similar multi-format operating model.

Emerging players

• The Bavarian: Australian pub chain operated by Craveable Brands offering German-themed bistro, bar, and entertainment venues. Comparable multi-venue pub operator with bistro, bar, and event-based business model.
• Solotel: Sydney-based hospitality group operating pubs, bars, and restaurants. Comparable emerging portfolio operator in the Australian pub and hospitality space with multi-venue strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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