$5m Telegraph Hotel renovation includes rooftop terrace with harbour views
A popular Hobart watering hole will reopen within two weeks with a bold new look, including a rooftop terrace with views of Sullivan’s Cove. DETAILS>>>
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A ROOFTOP terrace with views of the Hobart waterfront is the key feature of a $5m renovation at the Telegraph Hotel, which will reopen on September 12.
The improvements also include a revitalised ground floor public bar and a first-floor dining room.
Stephen Bourke, joint owner of the building with Brendan Bourke, said he was excited to re-open the pub.
“Our family has owned and loved this magnificent waterfront pub for around 30 years. The total refurbishment we’ve undertaken, including stunning rooftop bar, is the realisation of our dreams for the Telegraph,” he said.
Mr Bourke is confident the rooftop terrace will be a popular spot for locals and tourists, especially with its vantage point offering views of Sullivan’s Cove and beyond. The weatherproofed terrace includes retractable roof coverings and heating.
“Since the 1850s The Telegraph has enjoyed a robust and significant history and now we have a new exciting future to look forward to. So for Brendon and I we couldn’t be happier with how it’s all turned out,” Mr Bourke said.
A new menu from executive chef Christian Abbott and head chef James Chaston would offer favourite pub classics alongside modern, produce-driven dishes which make the most of Tasmania’s local ingredients.
The bars will be stocked with local whisky, beer and wine, alongside a range of popular Australian and international drinks. Behind the bar, customers will spot familiar local names such as Hobart Brewing Co, Lark Distillery, Willie Smith, Josef Chromy, and Moorilla.
The leasehold of the Telegraph Hotel was acquired by the Australian Venue Co in July 2021, the company’s first investment in Tasmania. The venue has been closed for trading since April last year.
Australian Venue Co chief executive Paul Waterson said the full restoration aimed to blend the best of Hobart’s heritage with the feel of an everyday pub that locals and tourists could.
“The Tele is a Hobart icon, so we’re very humbled to be part of this historic pub’s next chapter,” he said.
The hotel was established in 1858 and was known initially as the Electric Telegraph Hotel.
The refurbished Telegraph Hotel will reopen Monday, September 12. Bookings are now available via www.telegraphhotelhobart.com.au.
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