Revitalising an old Dubbo landmark, the Buncha pub – formerly the Railway Junction Hotel – has found a new owner who is looking to revive the once-popular venue.

Not operating since 2022, the hostelry is at 181 Fitzroy Street and was sold on behalf of Gudaguni Pty Ltd for an undisclosed amount to a purchaser “who intends to undertake a significant renovation and revitalisation of the asset, with plans to reactivate the venue and deliver a high-quality hospitality offering for the local community”, according to MQ & Associates, Liquor and Hospitality Business Brokers.

Located close to Dubbo’s train station, the former venue comprises a public bar, bistro, beer garden and 11 accommodation rooms (or alternatively, eight letting rooms plus a three-bedroom manager’s residence), with a 24-hour full hotel licence.

“The new owner plans to reposition the hotel as a dynamic and welcoming venue that embraces its heritage while meeting the needs of modern patrons,” the company statement said.

“This sale represents the combination of opportunity and vision, an underutilised freehold in one of regional NSW’s most strategically positioned centres,” agent and Director of MQ & Associates Leonard Bongiovanni said.

“Dubbo continues to show strong fundamentals as a regional hub, and we expect the Buncha Hotel will become a great local success story once again under the new ownership,” he concluded.