Overview
You won't have to wait much longer for the reopening of a Sydney stalwart, as the all-new crew behind Redfern pub The Bat and Ball Hotel has dropped an official opening date. The resurrection of the legendary local made news back in May of this year, and it has now been confirmed that the Cleveland Street spot will return just in time to close out those final weeks of winter, with the opening slated for smack-bang in the middle of next month on Thursday, August 15.
An all-star team is behind the reopening, with Sydney hopso heavyweights Rachael Paul, Cameron Votano, Zachary Godbolt, Daniel McBride and Dynn Szmulewicz all be putting their plethora of expertise in the industry to use. The Bat and Ball Hotel's resurrection is a passion project for the group, whose experience spans from The Sunshine Inn, BTB Kirribilli and DOOM JUICE to Enmore Country Club and The Little Guy.
While the revival of the beloved watering hole will feature an energised yet laidback fitout, exact details regarding its new look and offerings still have yet to be announced. The Bat and Ball Hotel crew have announced, however, that the Sydney haunt is expected to host a massive grand opening party on its second day of trade.
Enmore Country Club.
You can head to the venue on Friday, August 16, from 4pm to boogie from dusk until nearly dawn — the party will see the likes of Mickey Kojack and Reenie on the decks until 2am, alongside an array of top tipples and stellar bites.
"It's going to be electric, the process has already been extremely fun," said Godbolt, the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Enmore Country Club and natural wine brand DOOM JUICE. "[It's been] lots of hard work but we can't wait for that first beer when the doors open."
The Bat and Ball Hotel will be open from Thursday, August 15, at 495 Cleveland Street, Redfern. Head to the venue's Instagram page to keep up with further updates.
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