Surfers Paradise’s Hard Rock Cafe revamped thanks to staff

An iconic Surfers Paradise cafe is reopening after a “big renovation” during lockdown performed by its dedicated staff. SEE THE PICTURES.

A Surfers Paradise cafe is looking brand new thanks to a lot of elbow grease from its dedicated staff.

During COVID-19 enforced closures, staff members at Surfers Paradise’s Hard Rock Cafe have been renovating the tired restaurant.

Hard Rock Cafe staff Pamela Berthelot, Nick Graham and Maurice Van Tilburg have been working hard to revamp the restaurant. Picture: Jerad Williams

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Venue Manager Maurice Van Tilburg said their closure on March 23 was “financially devastating” but also a great opportunity to give the site new life.

Venue Manager Maurice Van Tilburg said the Hard Rock Cafe was looking better than ever. Picture: Jerad Williams

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“We have always wanted to fix the place up but never had the time,” he said.

Chefs, waiters and management staff, all on JobKeeper, sanded the iconic venue timber to its bare bones and revarnished, painted and repaired “all sorts of things”.

The restaurant reopens on Friday night but there will be a range of COVID restrictions. Picture: Jerad Williams

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“We were bored and didn’t have anything to do when we were closed, so we got stuck into it,” he said.

“We are proud of our work and can’t wait for people to see it.”

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The iconic Hard Rock Cafe timber has been restored throughout the venue. Picture: Jerad Williams

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The world-renowned venue, known for its big Gibson guitar and pumping soundtrack, reopened its doors at 5pm today.

Mr Van Tilburg said the restaurant had a limited menu and social distancing measures, like electronic menus and limited seating.

“But don’t fear, Hard Rock will have the same vibe, just like when it opened in 1996,” he said.