Grand View Hotel
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.
Overview
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade. The significant transformation future-proofs the pub, modernising the venue so that it will remain a cornerstone of the Cleveland community for many decades to come.
The project, undertaken by Kickon Group, has given close consideration to preserving the heritage of the pub, while also looking to the future. Craig Shearer, CEO and Founder of Kickon, says, "The Grand View isn't just a pub — it's a part of Queensland's story, and we're proud to keep that story alive for generations to come…We can't wait to welcome locals and day trippers alike back to the Grand View for a cold beer, great food, and the kind of amazing hospitality that turns a visit into a lasting memory."
Considering the pub was proudly established 174 years ago, it's no surprise it was due for a facelift. In the kitchen, a multimillion-dollar rebuild has seen the introduction of a Josper grill, an Italian Rotary pizza oven, and a state-of-the-art expanded bar. The new menu showcases chargrilled meats and rotisserie chickens cooked over the Josper, pub classics such as parmis, fish and chips, burgers and pastas, as well as fresh seafood and snacks. There are the likes of sesame-crusted squid, Korean chicken wings, braised lamb nachos, and a 1kg mussel pot.
It's not just the kitchen that scored a massive upgrade. The pub is now home to a marquee, which can accommodate up to 150 guests for cocktail events, a pet-friendly lawn, and an upper dining terrace. "The transformation is not just a facelift, it's a safeguard for one of Queensland's most historic venues, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of the community and a place where new memories continue to be made," says Shearer.
While the renovation has modernised the space, the venue still pays tribute to its past. The heritage-listed hallway and the Cleveland Room remain untouched, and a historic cistern, featured in an 1855 advertisement, which was unearthed on-site, has become a centrepiece of the reno. "Discovering the 1855 [cistern] reminded us of the Grand View's deep history, and now we've created a venue that honours that past while offering something truly exciting for the future."
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