Patonga Hotel has been sold

The Patonga Hotel has been sold, with new owners, The Boathouse Group, officially taking possession on October 6.

"The venue complements and strengthens the Boathouse mission of providing a classic Australian seaside experience," said Group owner Mr Andrew Goldsmith.

The Patonga Beach Hotel will continue as normal throughout the summer with only menu changes being made initially, according to Mr Goldsmith.

A rebranding and small renovation of the venue is planned from autumn after consultation with the local community.

This rebranding will maintain the hotel's character while incorporating The Boathouse Group aesthetics, including an abundance of fruit and flowers, vibrant gardens and relaxed coastal interiors, he said.

"The hotel rebrand will not change the core offering provided.

"The cafe, beer garden and beachside takeaway will remain the focus of the business.

"We want to combine what they're doing now as a pub, and what we do well, which is beachside cafes.

"We take our seafood seriously, and what better way to maintain standards than to set up shop in Patonga, a town built for fishing.

"We love the spot and love that it's close to our existing businesses.

"The Patonga Beach Hotel is a quintessential Australian coastal gem.

"We are excited to maintain this iconic venue and share it with locals, day-trippers and tourists, both domestic and international," he said.

The Boathouse Group is a collective of seven hospitality businesses located in Sydney.

Established by Ms Pip and Mr Andrew Goldsmith in 2008, the group's aims include "creating iconic Australian experiences of dining, celebrating and living by the water".

The group provides cafe dining, for weddings and events, and more recently has added a homewares store.

SOURCE:

Media release, 28 Sep 2017

Ruby Flew, The Boathouse Group