Oxygen cocktail bar or lounge
Open a small bar or kiosk where the signature drink is topped with oxygen-infused foam.
- A$40k-150k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small venue, such as a shopfront, a kiosk in a shopping or entertainment precinct, or a corner of an existing café, serving foam-topped oxygen drinks as the main draw. You can serve cocktails, mocktails or both.
Your first three steps
- Write a simple business plan covering drink costs, rent, wages and how many drinks a day you need to cover costs
- Talk to your local council and state liquor regulator about the approvals, zoning and licence type your chosen location would need
- Shortlist locations with strong foot traffic, and test your drinks at a pop-up or tasting event before signing a lease
Who pays
Younger groups, tourists, people on a night out and visitors looking for something different.
How it makes money
Drink sales, with extra from group bookings, add-on snacks and merchandise. A strong, photogenic product helps people share it online.
Skills that help
- Hospitality and bar experience
- Costing and managing stock
- Marketing, especially on social media
- Managing staff and rosters
Watch out for
- Liquor licence approval can be slow and costly, and rules differ by state, so check early
- Food business registration and fit-out approvals from your local council
- Safe handling and storage of gas cylinders and oxygen equipment, so check supplier and workplace safety requirements
- Avoid health claims about oxygen, as these can raise consumer law and advertising issues
- The novelty may fade, so plan for repeat customers
- Lease commitments, public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: oxygen cocktail bar or lounge
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open an oxygen cocktail bar in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, fit-out, equipment and licensing. This is an estimate, so get quotes for your location and check lease terms before committing.
How much can an oxygen cocktail bar make?
Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your location, opening hours, menu and how well you keep repeat customers. These are estimates only, and the novelty may fade, so plan for return visits.
What rules should I check before opening an oxygen cocktail bar?
Things to check: liquor licence approval, which can be slow and costly and differs by state; food business registration and fit-out approvals from your council; safe gas cylinder handling and storage; and avoiding health claims about oxygen.
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