Bush Pubs can become great Tourist Destinations in Outback Qld.

Within the last twenty-five years in QLD there have been social and economic trends that have reshaped the industry as a whole.

In years gone by the usual expectation as an owner operator was primarily focused on bar and drink sales.

As modern-day Responsible Drinking laws were adopted hotel operators were forced to rethink and reshape business models and attitudes towards success and profitability.

Thus, the focus became upon Dining and Gaming where upon Drink Sales became the Bonus Add On to raise the average spend per customer.

Each of these can be an even better way to run a successful hotel when applying the right principals and practices.

There are many nuances and strategies that can make even the most unlikely venue successful.

Situated within the Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland, Laidley has that classic small-town feel while still being only 45 minutes drive from Toowoomba.

Photo: "Main street in Laidley, Queensland, 2022" by Kgbo licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This Beauty boasts an Original Cedar Staircase leading off the Main Entrance Foyer.

Freshly Renovated and Painted this Front Bar has maintained it’s Original Heritage Roots.

Entry through to the Classically Decorated Dining Room. Note the Pressed Metal Ceilings throughout.

Street Level Dining with Calming Views through the Original 1800’s Windows to the Heritage Street beyond.

Classic Dining Room boasts Original Framed Images of the 1800’s

The Grand Cedar Staircase and Chandelier in Front Entrance Foyer.

Newly Renovated Bottle Shop.