Sydney pub renovations in full swing
Crows Nest Hotel
It’s the seasons for pub renovations.
Two big hotel companies, ALH Group and Maloney Hotel Group, have both just completed renovations on their flagship Sydney hotels.
The ALH Group’s Crows Nest Hotel on Sydney’s North Shore, which has a 100 year history, has had a complete overhaul of its food, drinks and live entertainment offering which will see chef Kelly Rodgers, formerly head chef of Kirribili Hotel and Group Tournant Chef for the Keystone Group, creating a menu focusing on hearty, share plates and quality produce.
The multi-million dollar Crows Nest overhaul, completed by Darren Dickfos Architects and builder Rohrig, has created a more contemporary design with a brand-new rooftop terrace, five new functions spaces along with a courtyard.
Next for the Crows Nest comes the second stage of redevelopment with the opening of a bar specializing in wine and boutique beers.
Meanwhile, the Maloney Hotel Group has just finished state one of renovations at Hotel Bondi, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
After purchasing the hotel in 2015, Kim Maloney has given it a complete refurbishment, upgrading the accommodation rooms with new furnishings including clean white furniture, intricate tiling, white linen and timber tables and putting in Wi Fi.
The second and third stages of Hotel Bondi’s renovations begin in mid-2016.
“Over recent years Bondi Beach developed as a thriving food and beverage destination with top-notch bar and dining options. Phase one of the renovation gives us a strong presence in this landscape and there are future exciting developments planned for later this year. These include expanding the kitchen to feature a stone fired pizza oven and oyster bar, a dedicated lounge and functions bar and a total overhaul of the accommodation,” Maloney told The Shout.
Another pub that’s just been renovated is the Beach Road Hotel in Bondi. The hotel’s two-bar area has been turned into an urban beach bar with polished concrete floors, plenty of timber and soft leather lounges.
by: Australian Hospitality
