Elephant Hotel undergoes heritage refurbishment as part of plan for 'social master quarter'
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Elephant Hotel undergoes heritage refurbishment as part of plan for 'social master quarter'
What was known as the Elephant Hotel in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley will house a series of new hospitality options under a plan from new owners Tilley and Wills.
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Tilley and WillsThe Elephant Hotel prior to its refurbishment.
The next chapter of Brisbane's Elephant Hotel will borrow from the venue's rich history while also introducing some new spaces, according to its manager.
Under the transformation, the Fortitude Valley hotel will pay homage to its heritage listing through operating as The Prince Consort, which was the title it carried when opened in 1888.
But new manager Jason Hirt said the traditional pub would be just one of eight options available to guests.
"The hotel is reverting to its original heritage name, and introducing some exciting new ones, with the result being an incredible experience for guests, allowing them to choose between a heritage-style classic English pub, a luxe supper club, a Los Cabos-inspired taco and tequila adventure, a music-driven underground edge, a chilled garden bar and more," he said.
At a glance:
- The Tilley and Wills hotel group has revealed the next chapter of Brisbane's Elephant Hotel after it purchased the venue for more than $20 million earlier this year.
- The Fortitude Valley venue will revert to its previous name of The Prince Consort, while incorporating a series of new spaces.
- The new additions include a luxe supper club, a Los Cabos-inspired taco and tequila venue, a music-driven underground edge, and a garden bar.
Designed to be a "social master quarter", The Prince Consort and Friends will incorporate La La Land, 400 Rabbits Cantina, The Garden Bar, The Naughty Corner, The Bowie Rooms, The Yorke Suites and Greaser.
Mr Hirt said a wide range of food and beverage choices had been made available as part of the makeover.
"Menus include the gastro-pub-inspired offering of The Prince Consort, modern tacos with seasonal ingredients at 400 Rabbits Cantina, pizzas from the wood-fired oven, and shared tapas plates at La La Land," he said.
“We will also have 89 beer taps here, pouring everything from contemporary brews to modern crafts and international classics, while the wine list will star great Aussie names as well as the young guns taking the industry into new and exciting territory."
Prince Consort and Friends General Manager Jason Hirt. Source: Tilley and Wills
He added taking The Prince Consort back to its former glory, while also creating the texturally rich new spaces throughout the venue, had been challenging, but the utmost respect had been given to its Heritage Listing.
“We are really excited we have been able to embed 2020 technology into a 132-year-old hotel," he said.
"La La Land, for example, features the very latest livestream technology, enabling events in that space to beam around the world.
"If one thing COVID-19 has taught us, it’s that we need to have technology available for livestreaming at any time, to anywhere.
"And we do.”
The Prince Consort joins other Tilley & Wills-owned pubs including Sydney’s Greenwood Hotel, Oxford Art Factory and Newcastle’s Hotel Delany as well as hotels managed by the group including The Buena and Bistro Mosman and Clovelly Hotel.
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