1739 Public House

What 1739 Public House does

1739 Public House is a multi-level rooftop bar and casual dining venue located at 433-435 Church Street in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, operating under the AusVenue Co. hospitality group alongside five sibling Melbourne venues (The Swan Hotel, Harlow Victoria, Fargo & Co, Richmond Club Hotel, The Posty, Prince Alfred Hotel). The venue spans four levels — rooftop, balcony, main floor, courtyard and VIP lounge — and is positioned around panoramic Melbourne CBD skyline views, serving local Richmond residents, Melbourne professionals, and visitors seeking casual food, cocktails and a late-night atmosphere from Thursday through Sunday, with extended 2am trading on Friday and Saturday.

The core offering combines a casual food and beverage menu (including a $25 Lunch Special, Feed Me Menu, Parma Night on Thursdays, and tiered Happy Hour pricing) with a dedicated function and events business across nine configurable private spaces ranging from 20 to 450 guests. Public House also runs a weekend Late Nights vertical with DJs from 8pm. Customer-facing technology is limited to commercial SaaS: SevenRooms for table and function reservations, The Pass loyalty app (shared with 200+ Australian venues, offering $10 first-order credit and points), Headbox for virtual tours of function spaces, and AusVenueCo for gift voucher sales. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, patents, or data assets are disclosed.

Public House generates revenue from three transaction-based streams: food and beverage sales, function and event hire across the nine event spaces, and gift voucher sales. GTM is direct-to-consumer for casual dining (walk-in and SevenRooms bookings) and event-driven (corporate functions, weddings, birthdays, networking events) for the function business. Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscriptions or minimum-commitment contracts, and the venue is part of AusVenue Co.'s broader portfolio strategy that shares reservation and loyalty infrastructure across multiple venues.

Name

1739 Public House

Legal name

1739 Public House

Website

https://publichouse.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

1739 Public House is a multi-level rooftop bar and casual dining venue in Richmond, Victoria, offering food, cocktails, late-night DJs, and nine private function spaces for up to 450 guests, operating Thursday-Sunday as part of the AusVenue Co. hospitality portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining and Bar Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues (MPAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Casual dining venue
• Rooftop bar service
• Private function hosting
• Event space rental
• Hospitality food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from food and beverage sales including cocktails, beer, wine, and casual dining menu items.
2. Function and Event Hire: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate functions, celebrations, and special occasions across nine dedicated function spaces.
3. Gift Voucher Sales: Revenue from gift voucher sales through AusVenueCo platform and The Pass loyalty app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

1739 Public House operates a multi-level rooftop bar and casual dining venue at 433-435 Church Street in Richmond, Victoria, serving food, cocktails, beer, and wine across four levels including a rooftop with panoramic Melbourne CBD skyline views. The venue rents nine distinct private function spaces accommodating 15 to 450 guests for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, and operates Thursday through Sunday with extended weekend hours until 2am Friday and Saturday.

Product overview

Public House is a single casual dining venue offering a rooftop experience in Richmond, Victoria. The venue combines a food and beverage service with function space rentals, operating across multiple levels with indoor and outdoor areas. Key offerings include the main dining/drinking experience, private event hire across nine distinct spaces (from 15 to 450 guests), regular events (Happy Hour, Parma Night, Late Nights with DJs), and a loyalty program via The Pass app. The venue is closed Monday–Wednesday and operates extended hours Friday–Saturday until 2am.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public House Rooftop Multi-level rooftop casual dining and bar venue in Richmond, Victoria offering skyline views, cold drinks, cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere for catch-ups, celebrations, and weekend sessions.
• Function Spaces

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationReservation and booking platform integration used for table bookings and function inquiries. Customers can book tables and enquire about functions directly through SevenRooms widget embedded on the website.
• The Pass Loyalty AppcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty program partner offering $10 off first order, everyday discounts, and points for every order. Connected to 200+ pubs, bars, and restaurants across Australia.
• AusVenueCocoreOthersParent venue operator company managing Public House and other venues. Handles gift vouchers, careers, privacy policy, and terms. Part of a broader venue portfolio including The Swan Hotel, Harlow Victoria, Fargo & Co, Richmond Club Hotel, The Posty, Prince Alfred Hotel Victoria.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Emerson Rooftop: Melbourne rooftop bar and nightclub on Commercial Road. Competes directly for weekend late-night trade, DJ programming, and group bookings in the inner-Melbourne nightlife market.
• Fargo & Co: AusVenue Co. venue in Victoria operating casual dining, bar, and event spaces. Same group operator, similar function and casual diner target customers.
• Harlow Victoria: Adjacent AusVenue Co. venue offering rooftop dining and bar experience in inner Melbourne. Most comparable peer in terms of rooftop/bar positioning and customer type.
• Madame Brussels: Multi-level rooftop bar and cocktail lounge in Melbourne CBD. Comparable in offering rooftop cocktails, weekend events, and function hire to a similar demographic of urban professionals and visitors.
• The Posty: AusVenue Co. venue in Victoria offering pub, dining, and event services. Comparable in casual dining, late-night, and function offerings; shares parent operator and booking infrastructure.
• Richmond Club Hotel: Another AusVenue Co. venue located in Richmond; operates a pub, dining, and function/event offering. Direct competitor for casual diners, function bookings, and late-night trade in the same precinct.
• Prince Alfred Hotel Victoria: Sibling AusVenue Co. venue with similar casual dining, rooftop/event focus in Victoria. Direct competitor for casual dining and function bookings in the same operating geography.
• The Swan Hotel: Sibling venue under AusVenue Co. in Richmond, Victoria, offering multi-level pub, dining, and function space. Same parent operator, similar customer base, overlapping management and shared booking infrastructure (SevenRooms).
• Loop Roof: Inner-Melbourne rooftop bar and events venue. Direct competitor for rooftop casual dining, after-work drinks, and private events in the same Melbourne customer market.
• The Howling Moon: Melbourne rooftop bar with city views and casual dining. Competitor for rooftop experience, casual diners, and group/event bookings in Richmond-adjacent areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/public-house-richmond

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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