Patrons taken by surprise as award-winning Brompton Hotel shuts its doors
An award-winning western suburbs pub has shut its doors suddenly and quietly, taking customers by surprise.
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Award-winning western suburbs pub the Brompton Hotel has shut with a note taped to the door taking customers by surprise.
The Brompton Hotel is closed to patrons with management posting the news to customers at the venue and online.
A note on the hotel’s door explains the venue would only be open for special functions.
“We wish to inform our valuable patrons and friends that the Brompton has recently been sold and will be handed over to new ownership in the coming weeks,” the note said.
“We thank you for your patronage over the years and are looking forward to seeing what the new owners have in store for this great western suburbs pub.
“As of Monday November 18, the venue will remain operating as a function space for special functions and events until official handover.”
The same message appears on the hotel’s website.
The news came as a shock to some customers who tried to visit the pub this week.
“Just rocked up to find you were closed,” a social media user posted.
“Feel sorry for your lovely team of staff.”
The Brompton Hotel was transformed in 2022 after a million-dollar revamp, with a “light and bright” bar, poolroom in place of pokies and a Michelin-trained chef in the kitchen.
The Duxton Pubs Group bought the heritage-listed hotel in September 2021 and closed it in December for renovations.
Duxton Pubs CEO Mark Condi confirmed the hotel had recently been sold after there was interest in the western suburbs venue.
“While the hotel was not on the market, we have accepted an offer and the new owners will take over running the venue next month,” Mr Condi said.
“The Brompton is continuing to operate as a function space for events and is still taking bookings until the official settlement and handover in coming weeks.
“Our employees will continue to work for Duxton Pubs Group at our other venues.
“Duxton Pubs Group is focused on the continued strategic expansion of its portfolio and is unwavering in its goal of being one of Australia’s pre-eminent hospitality groups, and currently has 25 venues in its portfolio.”
The Brompton was a winner at the Australian Hotels Association Awards last year in the Best Australian Restaurant – Metropolitan category.
Originally published as Patrons taken by surprise as award-winning Brompton Hotel shuts its doors
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