‘Much-needed loving’: Work starts on $1.5m revamp of Toowoomba’s Spotted Cow Hotel

WORK has already begun on the $1.5 million redevelopment of the popular Toowoomba pub the Spotted Cow, with crews on-site this week.

The Spotted Cow, Ruthven Street. New owners start renovations.

Contractor Enterprizing Paint Solutions started the task of painting over the classic orange exterior with a new coat, posting about it on social media.

The Spotted Cow, Ruthven Street. New owners start renovations.

“First day on-site today at The Spotted Cow Hotel, giving it some much-needed loving in conjunction with What’s On Project (shopfitter),” the post said.

It comes a few weeks after Hallmark Group announced it had bought the classic venue on Ruthven St for an undisclosed amount.

Company director Scott Hempel, who grew up on the Darling Downs, had previously said he wanted to deliver a great dining experience.

“The gaming room will be completely gutted, the sports bar will be adjusted as well, with a big screen for major sporting events,” Mr Hempel said.

“There will be extensive renovations inside and out, but we definitely want to keep that classic charm.”

The venue is due to open later next month.

Concept art for the new Spotted Cow in Toowoomba, which has been bought by Hallmark Group.

Originally published as ‘Much-needed loving’: Work starts on $1.5m revamp of Toowoomba’s Spotted Cow Hotel