Australian Venue Co. owns and operates more than 200 pubs, bars, and event spaces across Australia and New Zealand, employing over 8,300 people with central support from Melbourne.
Australian Venue Co. (AVC) owns and operates more than 200 pubs, bars, and event spaces across Australia and New Zealand. The portfolio ranges from landmark institutions to local pubs, with head office functions based in Melbourne. The company employs more than 8,300 people nationwide.
Venues are run on a local-first basis. State-based sub-brands set their own menus, service, events, and design to suit the communities they serve, while specialist support is provided centrally at scale. This structure underpins operations across two countries and more than 200 sites, requiring consistent supply and service standards alongside local variation.
AVC operates in the hospitality, pubs and bars, events, and food and beverage sectors. The company identifies hospitality technology and innovation as a technical focus, and states an aim of turning hospitality jobs into long-term careers, with an emphasis on quality and value for customers.
