A near-forgotten gem of Australian hotel history is to be revived in a $6.5 million redevelopment to transform the Peel region and attract more visitors. The Exchange Hotel in Pinjarra is said to be one of the oldest pubs in Western Australia, set on the banks of the Murray River in the middle of town, […]
It’s full steam ahead at Laundy Hotels’ legendary Woolloomooloo ‘Woolly’ Bay Hotel following a subdued reopening to the pub’s $14 million redesign and fit-out. The internationally known Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel has stood sentry looking out to Middle Harbour since 1873. Laundy Hotels bought the freehold from the Medich family’s Halcyon Group in 2015 and took
More than three years after growing the group with purchase of Rozelle’s 3 Weeds, Merivale has quietly reopened the inner west former Rose. Hemmes’ outfit reports trading is “going well” since the soft-launch last week, and locals are returning, again embracing it as the local meeting place. “Merivale is proud to be a part of
Another of Victoria’s historic yet unprotected pubs will soon be no more, with operators of The Vic in Avoca sadly announcing its impending permanent closure. Stuart Diggerson and his father Steve took on The Vic in 2015. The family has been in the business for the past 35 years, but sadly Steve passed away in
Historic Adelaide pub the Colonel Light Hotel has closed down – less than a year after it reopened with a Bright flourish. The pub first opened in 1847, as Hotel George, making it one of the oldest in Adelaide. It is listed on the state heritage register. It offers a public bar area, wine and
AVC has unveiled its reimagining of the iconic Telegraph Hotel in Hobart, following a major makeover that ushers in a picturesque new rooftop space. The Telegraph re-opened its doors this week, boasting a $5 million restoration that aimed to blend the best of Hobart’s heritage with the feel of an everyday pub, delivering a revitalised
One of the oldest pubs on the Gold Coast has been reopened after a $3 million modern makeover. Established in 1885, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a an historic part of Upper Coomera, and now fully re-open to guests following works that began last year. The new design has made the most of the natural
Australian Venue Co reopened Cleveland Sands Hotel this week after an extensive $1.65 million renovation to position the venue as a hub for live music, entertainment and sport. The Cleveland Sands has been a popular part of the Brisbane coastal community since it opened in 1930. The works were predominantly to upgrade the pub’s Sports
Albany’s historic Premier Hotel has literally risen from oblivion, sporting a multi-million-dollar renovation to revive what was destroyed by arson six years ago. Mid-2016 news emerged that the lessee of the pub had been beaten and robbed by intruders, who subsequently set fire to the building, built in 1891. In September that year, the publican
Australian Venue Co has breathed new life into a loyal local landmark, investing $2.5 million in a makeover of Dunwoody’s Hotel, in Cairns North. The pub re-opened this week following a renovation introducing a completely revamped bistro, sports bar and gaming room, and a new beer garden. The beer garden offers access to an
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