Summary
Since opening 2 years ago in Echuca, The Social Wine Bar has become an iconic hospitality venue in town. An instant hit with locals & tourists, there is significant potential to grow!
Location Details
533 High Street
Located in the famous High Street/Echuca Port Precinct, The Social Wine Bar is nestled between the town's best restaurants, with a large outdoor courtyard on the Campaspe River and ample free parking down High Street.
Potential
The Social Wine Bar has grown organically since opening its doors in December 2021. There is huge potential, with the key areas of growth identified as food, marketing and events.
Skills
No qualifications or experience except for a valid RSA certificate. Skills include hospitality skills such as exceptional customer service, organisation, ability to build on relationships with growers/producers.
Hours
Thursday 4-8pm
Friday 4-10pm
Saturday 3-10pm
Sunday 3-8pm
Ability to extend days/hours through busy periods.
Lease
Current lease expires in June 2025 with generous options to renew.
Employees
Self managed & operated, there are an additional 7 staff all employed casually.
Reason for Sale
The bar is doing better than ever. The growth has been significant and now is the time for someone else to put their mark on it. We want to see this business thrive. We want to see The Social live on, serving the lives of people in Echuca/Moama and everyone from afar for many years to come.
About the Business
ABOUT THE BUSINESS:
- Iconic wine bar and hospitality venue in Echuca/Moama just over 2 years old
- Prime position in the busy High St/Echuca Port Precinct
- Campaspe river frontage in a unique setting
- General liquor licence with takeaway
OPERATION & POTENTIAL:
- Consistent growth since opening
- 38% growth YOY between 2022 & 2023 with significant potential to grow
- Reasonable rent
- Created to be easily operated and managed
- Owner operated and managed backed by a small team and an exceptional workplace culture
- Predominantly Victorian small-scale producers helping support the local producers
- Selling a diverse range of wine and a well thought-through offering of snack food & beer/spirits. Supporting smaller-scale producers all here in our backyard.
FEATURES:
- Stunning handcrafted fit out with two bars & high-quality equipment
- Newly renovated dedicated function/event space
- Feature riverside courtyard with elevated deck area plus built in seating and planters unique to the area
- Established links to local & Victorian winemakers
REPUTATION:
- Constantly referred to by locals as "exactly what Echuca needed"
- Loyal and regular local and tourist customer base
- Collaborative relationships with neighbouring businesses
- Strong social media presence
- Popular live music venue
- Featured on Postcards & The Herald Sun
History
The business was an idea generated from the lack of smaller, more intimate spaces to enjoy a drink in Echuca as well as being one of the only venues with water views.
Built, created and then managed by the same people, the current owners are looking for like-minded people to step in and take this very important bar to new heights!
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