“THE OLD PUB” BECOMES NEW AGAIN AS THE WOY WOY HOTEL IS UNVEILED

Woy Woy’s “The Old Pub” is getting a new lease on life with a multi-million dollar renovation that will see the historic charm of the building brought back to life.

The heritage 1897 pub has been a landmark in Woy Woy for generations and it now sees a complete revamp to reveal a beer garden and kids playground, public bar restoration, bistro with boutique dining areas and a sports bar accommodating over 900 people.

General Manager Thomas Gurr said that bringing the pub into the modern day while retaining the special historic character of the building was of the utmost importance.

“You couldn’t recreate this character with an all new build. The renovation has created unique spaces where you want to spend time with family and friends over a delicious meal. They feel cosy, elevated and distinctly part of Woy Woy,” he said.

Local architects, Fabric, made every effort to retain the original timber cladding and cornice detailing which has been painstakingly restored to its former glory.

As summer approaches, the oversized beer garden is set to be a drawcard for locals and visitors. It is partially covered and is designed with social gatherings in mind, overlooking a characterful kids play area.

The new spaces take a restrained nod to Woy Woy’s history as a fishing village with a tasteful colour palette of blues and white offset against tactile elements like recycled brick planters.

The menu also pays tribute to Woy Woy’s coastal origins with dishes designed around local seafood and produce.

Highlights include: ‘BBQ Octopus w/ romesco, fennel salad, tomato & olive dressing & charred bread’ or the ‘Black mussels steamed w/ fennel, tomatoes, chorizo, white wine & charred bread’. 

There’s also an entire section of the menu dedicated to Detroit style-pizzas, beloved for their chewy crust. The littlies aren’t missing out either with a sure-to-be-a-favourite ‘Kids health box’ featuring grilled chicken, roast sweet potato, tomato, cucumber, hommus and seasonal fruit.

The new Woy Woy Hotel is owned and operated by Harvest Hotels, renowned for creating local and regional pub destinations with an unwavering commitment to the surrounding community.

 

For more information on opening hours and menus, please visit https://woywoyhotel.com.au/