A Multimillion Dollar Renovation Has Breathed New Life Into Central Coast Icon The Woy Woy Hotel
Nicknamed 'The Old Pub', this place has served locals for over a hundred years — and following a major relaunch, it's never looked so good.
Don't let summer drift by without a visit to the Woy Woy Hotel, aka The Old Pub. Pouring cold beers on the Central Coast since 1897, this charming spot has received a major lift after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation in recent months. Perched just off the waterfront, this new lease of life has seen the venue transformed with an easy-breezy beer garden, public bar, upmarket bistro and a sports bar. In total, over 900 guests can cram into this inviting space.
Set just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, the summer warmth will mean the beer garden will brim with activity day and night. Best of all, this rejuvenated space is perfect for enjoying a cold one as the kids roam around a brand-new play area designed to reflect the region's coastal story. And it's even partially covered, so if the weather turns south finding a little shelter is never a problem.
As you might expect, accompanying The Old Pub's facelift is a tantalising menu celebrating Woy Woy's maritime roots. Seafood delights like oysters with fresh lemon, tuna tartare with avocado and fried corn tortillas, and BBQ octopus with romesco and fennel salad ensure there's a bistro creation primed to give any session a boost. Plus, there's a list of Detroit-style pizzas alongside pub classics like grass-fed porterhouse steak and fried chicken burgers.
Design-wise, the Woy Woy Hotel has also come on in leaps and bounds. Led by local architecture practice Fabric, retaining the original cladding and cornice details was a slow and finicky process. Fortunately, the results speak for themselves. Now each new space references the community's history as a prominent fishing village with classic blue and white tones contrasting with rich materials and lush plants like recycled brick planters, timber benches and palm trees.
"You couldn't recreate this character with an all-new build," says general manager Thomas Gurr.
"The renovation has created unique spaces where you want to spend time with family and friends over a delicious meal. They feel cosy, elevated and distinctly part of Woy Woy."
The Woy Woy Hotel is open Monday–Saturday from 9am–12 am and Sunday from 10am–10pm at 33 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy. Head to the venue's website for more information.
