Fully Licensed Eatery and Bar for Sale Fox Glacier

Why buy this Fully Licensed Eatery and Bar Business

Fully Licensed Eatery and Bar for Sale Fox Glacier

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's untamed West Coast wilderness, Betsey Jane is a fully licensed eatery and bar located in the bustling visitor hub of Fox Glacier. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established hospitality business that blends outstanding food, a warm local atmosphere, and strong tourist demand in one of the country's most iconic landscapes.

Betsey Jane has earned a reputation for consistent quality and hospitality - highlighted by receiving the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award in 2025 - and benefits from strong local and tourist patronage year-round. The venue operates seven evenings a week from 4pm until late.

Financial and Operational Highlights:

• Combined annual sales (2024/25): NZ$1.25m (excluding GST).

• Sales trajectory: business is experiencing increased sales for 2025/26.

• Trading hours: seven nights per week, 4pm-late.

• Capacity: comfortable indoor seating for 50 guests and outdoor dining for 28.

• Premises: modern, well maintained and fully licensed for bar and dining trade.

• Location: centrally placed in Fox Glacier, within easy walking distance of most local accommodation and close to major visitor routes-ideal for road-tripping New Zealanders and tourists.

• Demand drivers: strong and stable demand from tourists, guided tours, and local repeat custom.

Offerings: Betsey Jane's kitchen is celebrated for fresh, high-quality ingredients and a menu crafted to reflect both classic favourites and regional flavours.

The culinary approach emphasizes memorable seasonal dishes prepared with care, creating high guest satisfaction and repeat business. The bar complements the dining experience with a curated selection of local beers, wines, and spirits.

Premises and fit-out: The venue features a contemporary fit-out that is well maintained and presented to a high standard. Indoor dining provides a cozy, atmosphere-friendly environment for intimate and group dining, while the sheltered outdoor area adds seasonal capacity and appeal for guests who want to dine al fresco.

Customer recognition and reputation: TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025 demonstrates the establishment's consistent positive reviews, high customer satisfaction, and strong online reputation - key assets that drive continued visitation and bookings. The business benefits from excellent word-of-mouth and strong visibility among visitors researching things to do and eat in the Fox Glacier area.

Staff and operations: The operation has established staffing and systems to support evening-only trading that maximizes profitability while keeping overheads manageable.

Why buy Betsey Jane? This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing, award-winning hospitality business in one of New Zealand's most visited natural settings. With solid historic sales, rising revenue in the current year, excellent premises, and a strong tourist catchment, Betsey Jane offers both a reliable income stream and multiple clear avenues for future growth.

For further information, viewing arrangements or to request financials and lease details, please contact the listing agent. Serious enquiries only.

$420,000 plus Stock + GST (if any)