What The Breakwater does

The Breakwater, operated by Breakwater Pty Ltd, is a privately held multi-venue waterfront hospitality precinct at Hillarys Boat Harbour in Perth's northern suburbs, Western Australia. The single site at 58 Southside Drive is operated since 1989 and comprises five distinct venues: The Decks (casual harbour-side dining with live music), Ishka Restaurant (an award-winning elevated seafood-focused restaurant showcasing Western Australian produce), Akoya Suite (a premium private events space with its own bar), Shuffle Room (branded as Western Australia's original shuffleboard bar), and Breakwater Bowl (a family-friendly ten-pin bowling venue). Capacity across venues ranges from 40 to 150 guests for functions and standing events.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer hospitality model with four revenue streams: food and beverage across casual and fine-dining outlets, entertainment fees (bowling, shuffleboard, bottomless packages), function and event hosting (corporate, weddings, celebrations), and gift cards — including a cross-venue Experience Gift Card valid at partner venues Flight Club Perth and The Lookout Scarborough. Pricing is segmented across tiers from $9 happy-hour pints and $18 weekday meal specials to $69 per-person bottomless experiences and bespoke function pricing. Customer acquisition combines walk-in traffic, an online booking system on the venue's website, a dedicated function enquiry process for events, and digital marketing across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with loyalty delivered through the NightOwl Entertainment App. Core customers are local families and social groups, with secondary segments in corporate functions, celebration/event hosts, and entertainment-seeking visitors.

Technology is limited to a web-based booking and reservation system and the NightOwl Entertainment App integration; no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or platform architecture are disclosed. The company holds a Western Australian Tavern Liquor Licence (602 002 8076) and is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, subsidiaries, or recent leadership changes in the available data.

Name

The Breakwater

Legal name

Breakwater Pty Ltd

Website

https://thebreakwater.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Breakwater is a privately operated multi-venue waterfront hospitality precinct at Hillarys Boat Harbour in Western Australia, running five venues — casual dining, fine dining, bowling, shuffleboard, and private events — for local families, corporate clients, and celebration hosts in Perth's northern suburbs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment Venue Complex

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Waterfront dining venues
• Bowling and shuffleboard
• Private event hosting
• Casual and fine dining
• Hospitality gift cards

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillarys

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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 and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from five distinct dining venues: casual dining at The Decks (lower and upper decks), fine dining at Ishka Restaurant, and entertainment-focused food service at Breakwater Bowl and Shuffle Room. Revenue generated from à la carte menus, beverages, and specialty items.
2. Entertainment and Activity Fees: Revenue from bowling lanes, shuffleboard sessions, and 'bottomless' experience packages. Pricing varies by activity type, group size, and day of week. Premium packages include Bottomless Bowl ($69/person), Bottomless Shuffle ($69/person), and Bottomless High Tea ($69/person).
3. Function and Event Hosting: Revenue from private events including corporate functions, weddings, birthdays, and special celebrations. Venues available for hire include Akoya Suite (40-130 guests seated), Shuffle Room (up to 110 standing), and Breakwater Bowl (up to 150 guests). Minimum spend thresholds and deposits may apply.
4. Gift Cards: Sale of The Breakwater Gift Cards and Experience Gift Cards (valid at multiple entertainment venues including Flight Club and The Lookout). Gift cards drive pre-paid revenue and customer acquisition across the venue network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Breakwater is a multi-venue waterfront hospitality and entertainment complex at Hillarys Boat Harbour, Western Australia, operating five distinct venues: The Decks (casual waterfront dining with live music), Ishka Restaurant (award-winning elevated seaside dining showcasing Western Australian produce), Akoya Suite (premium private events space), Shuffle Room (Western Australia's original shuffleboard bar), and Breakwater Bowl (family-friendly bowling). It also sells themed "bottomless" experience packages (Bottomless High Tea, Bottomless Bowl, Bottomless Shuffle) and hosts corporate functions, weddings, and private celebrations.

Product overview

The Breakwater is a multi-venue waterfront entertainment precinct at Hillarys Boat Harbour, Western Australia, offering five distinct venues across hospitality and entertainment: The Decks (casual harbour-side dining with live music), Ishka Restaurant (award-winning elevated seaside dining showcasing Western Australian produce), Akoya Suite (premium private events space with panoramic views), Shuffle Room (WA's original shuffleboard bar), and Breakwater Bowl (family-friendly bowling). The venue also offers bundled 'Bottomless' experiences including Bottomless High Tea at Ishka, Bottomless Bowl, and Bottomless Shuffle. Additional services include functions and events hosting, gift cards, and seasonal dining specials across all venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Decks: Casual waterfront dining venue with uninterrupted harbour views, live music, and casual dining menu. Features Lower Deck and Upper Deck spaces.
• Ishka Restaurant
• Akoya Suite
• Shuffle Room
• Breakwater Bowl

Products and services

• The Decks Casual waterfront dining venue at Hillarys Boat Harbour offering uninterrupted harbour views, live music, and a casual menu of fresh seafood, classic pub favourites, tap beers, wines, and craft cocktails for groups of up to 10 (walk-in) or more with reservation.
• Ishka Restaurant Award-winning elevated seaside dining restaurant showcasing Western Australian produce and wines, offering seasonal menus with refined service and marina views for special occasions and intimate gatherings.
• Shuffle Room Western Australia's original shuffleboard bar, offering shuffleboard play, casual food, cocktails, and a vibrant group atmosphere for groups of 2-8 Monday-Thursday.
• Breakwater Bowl Family-friendly ten-pin bowling venue on the Hillarys Boat Harbour boardwalk with modern lanes, pizza and full drink selection, suitable for groups, birthdays, and casual outings.
• Akoya Suite Premium private events space at The Breakwater offering panoramic Indian Ocean and marina views, refined styling, a private bar, and capacity for 40-130 guests seated or standing for weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions.
• Bottomless High Tea Bottomless dining experience at Ishka Restaurant priced at $69 per person, including unlimited Prosecco or Chandon Brut, sweet and savoury petit fours, loose-leaf tea or percolated coffee, with a non-alcoholic option and a Chandon Brut upgrade available.
• Bottomless Bowl All-inclusive bowling experience at Breakwater Bowl for $69 per person, including 2 hours of bowling, unlimited pizzas, and 3 house spirits, wines, or beers per person.
• Bottomless Shuffle All-inclusive shuffleboard experience at the Shuffle Room for $69 per person, including 2 hours of unlimited shuffleboard play, all-you-can-eat pizza, and 3 house wines, tap beers, or spirits per person.
• Functions and Events Function and event hosting service across The Breakwater's five venues, including corporate functions, weddings, intimate gatherings, and celebrations, with tailored menus, waterfront views, and dedicated event coordination.
• Gift Cards The Breakwater Gift Card and The Experience Gift Card sold online, providing recipients with access to dining, shuffleboard, bowling, and partner venue experiences (Flight Club and The Lookout), with periodic bonus-value promotions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NightOwl EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNightOwl Entertainment App integration for loyalty rewards and exclusive deals. Customers enjoy exclusive rewards when purchasing with the NightOwl Entertainment App, including bonus value on gift card purchases.
• Flight Club (Perth)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExperience Gift Card is valid at Flight Club social darts venue in Perth, allowing recipients to choose between shuffleboard at The Breakwater, social darts, or ten-pin bowling at The Lookout.
• The Lookout (Scarborough)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExperience Gift Card valid at The Lookout ten-pin bowling venue in Scarborough, expanding the gifting options beyond The Breakwater's own venues.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Aviary Perth: Perth rooftop bar and restaurant with multi-level dining and cocktail offerings. Comparable as a Perth hospitality venue competing for the same dining-and-drinks occasions with strong brand and design positioning.

Direct peers

• Kingpin Bowling: National bowling entertainment chain in Australia combining ten-pin bowling with arcade, food, and bar offerings. Closely comparable as a bowling-led entertainment venue targeting group and family occasions.
• Strike Bowling: Australian bowling-and-bar chain offering bowling, karaoke, laser tag and dining. Comparable as a multi-concept entertainment venue mixing bowling lanes with food and beverage service to group and family customers.
• Holey Moley Golf Club: Australian mini-golf and cocktail bar concept pairing novelty gameplay with food and beverage. Comparable as an experiential entertainment venue monetising games plus drinks for groups, families, and corporate events.
• Flight Club Perth: Social darts venue in Perth and a partner of The Breakwater via the shared Experience Gift Card. Comparable as a games-based bar targeting group entertainment occasions, with shared customer and loyalty network.
• The Lookout (Scarborough): Ten-pin bowling and entertainment venue in Scarborough, WA, operated within the NightOwl Entertainment network alongside The Breakwater. Directly comparable waterfront entertainment/bowling concept with shared gift-card and loyalty integration.

Broad incumbents

• Punch Bowl Social: US-based 'eatertainment' chain combining bowling, karaoke, darts, and full-service restaurants. Comparable as a multi-concept dining-plus-games venue targeting group occasions and corporate events.
• Topgolf: Global entertainment venue operator combining tech-driven golf games with full bars, dining, and events. Comparable as a scaled entertainment-anchored hospitality brand with significant per-venue event and F&B revenue.
• Bowlero: Largest operator of bowling entertainment centres in the United States, pairing bowling with sports bars, arcades, and event hosting. Comparable as the scaled incumbent in bowling-led entertainment venues.
• Swingers (London / Crazy Golf Co.): London-based crazy-golf and cocktail bar concept blending immersive gameplay with food and beverage service. Comparable as an international benchmark for games-based hospitality venue economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thebreakwater
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebreakwaterhillarys
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebreakwaterhillarys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-breakwater

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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