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FEATURE
THE ICONIC JUBILEE HOTEL ON ST PAULS TERRACE IN THE BUSTLING FORTITUDE VALLEY HAS UNDERGONE
WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST PUB TRANSFORMATIONS BRISBANE HAS SEEN.
“Inside, the beer garden actually consists of multiple
spaces – a beer hall and microbrewery at ground level,
a series of booths and terraces at raised levels and a
function terrace overlooking from above.”
The footprint of the venue was also extended, which
allowed for a larger beer garden, second kitchen,
bistro dining area, additional function spaces, three
bars, offices and a microbrewery. These elements had
to be designed to blend seamlessly with the existing
heritage components.
“The main challenge was to resolve how to design the
new beer garden in a way that is both respectful to
the historic hotel building and dynamic as a place for
people to love coming to,” Mr Rayner explained.
“We realised that a mere contemporary interpretation
of the historic architecture would not do this. The
new architecture pays homage to the old in terms
of scale and rhythm, but what we like is that you get
dramatically different experiences from the old to the
new, the new acting like a covered plaza in the city.”
For Rohrig, the construction side of the refurbishment
required extensive heritage restoration works to the
original pub as well as the construction of the new
state-of-the-art beer garden, restaurant, bar and
kitchen. This proved to be a complex build and one
that required a construction partner with proven
hospitality experience.
“Limited site access and a complex structure and
fit out set the scene for a challenging delivery, but,
together as a project team I think we have delivered
an incredible outcome and something very unique for
the owners,” Rohrig Construction Manager, Matthew
Tucker said.
It isn’t just the Two Dogs Brewing microbrewery that
has kept patrons coming back since the Jubilee
reopened its doors. The hotel offers an exciting new
menu and no less than 50 beer taps - not to mention
that stadium-sized TV screen.
Pub classics like parmies, fish and chips, steaks and
pizzas are all on the menu, as well as gourmet shared
snacks like grilled saganaki, charcuterie and peking
duck spring rolls.
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