The Victory Hotel will transform the historic pub into four different venues

One of Brisbane’s oldest pubs is aiming for a multimillion-dollar makeover which will transform the hotel into four different venues. SEE THE PLANS

An artist's impression of the redeveloped Victory Hotel's rooftop bar area.

A multimillion-dollar redevelopment proposed for one of Brisbane’s oldest pubs, the Victory Hotel, will transform it into four different venues, including a rooftop garden bar and a speakeasy-inspired bar.

The Precision Group has submitted a Development Application which it says will breathe new life into the iconic venue which first opened its doors in the Brisbane CBD in 1885.

The proposed redevelopment would transform the hotel into four areas – a sports bar and beer garden, rooftop garden bar, steak house restaurant, and a basement ‘speak easy’ style bar with gaming room.

An artist's impression of the redeveloped Victory Hotel's speak easy styled bar.

Precision Group leasing executive Rory O’Brien said the redevelopment would enable the Victory Hotel to become a fully integrated food, beverage and gaming powerhouse, expanding the venues options for current and new patrons.

“The Victory Hotel has been a popular destination for more than 150 years, and we’re excited to elevate the offerings of this iconic venue and reinvigorate this corner of Brisbane,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Our focus is on creating a world-class destination that will attract visitors from across Australia and around the world, while preserving the heritage of the site for future generations.”

An artist's impression of the redeveloped Victory Hotel's beer garden.

The refurbishment of the Victory Hotel, coupled with the transformation of Eagle Street Pier, Queen’s Wharf precinct and Howard Smith Wharves will play a crucial part in the evolution of the Brisbane CBD as it enters one of the most exciting new chapters in its history.

The hotel was originally called the Prince of Wales before being renamed to the Victory

Hotel in 1921 – in commemoration of the end of the hostilities of World War II.

Precision Group engaged architecture firm Bureau Proberts and interior designers S.Shyne to create the vision for the new Hotel, and worked closely with renowned heritage architect Ruth Woods to ensure the plans honoured the historical site.

Bureau Proberts managing and creative director Liam Proberts said the redevelopment would pay homage to the hotel’s history and maintain the buildings fundamental purpose as a public venue.

“The Victory has lived through many eras, including the 1980s boom of the beer garden, and has been able to maintain its reputation as one of the most popular places in Brisbane because of its adaptability and prime location in the CBD,” he said.

An artist's impression inside the public bar at the redeveloped Victory Hotel.

The redevelopment will enable patrons to look up from the beer garden or rooftop bar and see the original structure of the hotel while enjoying the advantage of the outdoor Brisbane climate.

Renowned hotelier, Athena Hospitality Group, has signed a long-term lease on the Victory Hotel founder Michael Dixon said the redevelopment plans focused on delivering a world class, iconic venue Brisbane had been craving.

“While respecting the heritage and history of the Victory Hotel, we are creating an amazing venue that tells a story over numerous levels,” he said.

“We are sure, like ourselves, that the public will be thrilled with designs we have spent countless months crafting.”

Originally published as The Victory Hotel will transform the historic pub into four different venues