Port Melbourne's The Exchange Hotel listed for sale

The Exchange on Port Melbourne’s Bay Street, close to the Melbourne CBD, has been listed for sale. 

The 39 Bay Street property, located on the corner of Bay Street and Rouse Street, is offered on a WALE of close to seven years.

It comes with street-side dining and a 3am general (late night) license attached.

Formerly home to Molly Blooms, the property has been operated as a pub for over a century.

CBRE Hotels, has it listed in conjunction with CBRE Melbourne Strip Retail Investments. 

The two-story building is fully leased to the Australian Venue Co (AVC), which operates about 150 venues across Australia and New Zealand.

The Exchange hotel is being sold with almost seven years to AVC remaining on their current term, providing annuity income, a 6-month bank guarantee and rental growth through to April 2026 with an additional 5x5 year options taking the lease term to 2051 with all options. 

It is listed with an anticipated yield range of over 5% for its onsite auction on November 29.