April 20, 2024

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Historic Sydney pub transforms into boutique hotel and French bistro

The Strand, a 99-year-aged pub in Sydney’s Darlinghurst, is established to reopen soon after a important refurbishment in which it has been transformed into a 4-degree eating and resort precinct.

The first in a collection of venues by Public Hospitality to open around the subsequent year, the property features a modern day French-influenced bistro, which is open now, and a boutique resort and rooftop bar, which are owing to open in winter season.

“As Darlinghurst proceeds its evolution found around new many years, we believe that in the prospective, progress and revitalisation of the regional region,” claimed Community Hospitality Executive Director, Peter Crinis.

“With The Strand’s opening, we want to offer you one thing that leans on the allure, heritage and character of the constructing and neighbourhood suitable on the fringe of Sydney’s bustling metropolis, although developing a thing new and refreshing for locals and travellers.

“As the working experience of dining and travel proceeds to evolve, we are wanting ahead to welcoming visitors to working experience one thing definitely boutique for a additional intimate working experience of Sydney.”

The Strand Hotel, which occupies the middle floors of the William Street venue, contains 17 hotel rooms, a library and popular work and kitchen area spaces, with “distressed but refined designer information throughout”.

The Strand Bistro, helmed by Head Chef Alex Kavanagh, heroes Australian make via a menu of modern day French food.

Head Chef Alex Kavanagh

The substantial beverages listing contains French and Australian wines, aperitifs, cocktails and beers and a 49-sturdy whisky listing featuring Japanese, Irish and Scottish labels.

The rooftop bar will provide more relaxed meals and beverages in an open up-air house with a lot of greenery, lights and communal tables.

Community Hospitality is also set to open The Camelia Grove in Alexandria, The Kurrajong in Erskineville and The City Corridor in Balmain in the coming months.