The Robe Hotel was built in 1847 and is one of the Limestone Coast town’s community hubs, but venue manager and local David Murch said the popular hotel was in need of an off-season facelift.

The bistro has been revamped with an upgraded bar, booth seating, new carpet and furniture, while the beer garden now has casual picnic tables and permanent outdoor bar to serve punters at its weekly lineup of live music during peak season.

Photo: Kelsey Zafiridis Photography

“This revamp has been a long time coming and we know our community will love it just as much as we do,” Murch said.

“It means [the Hotel] can continue to be a hub for our community for years to come.

“We’re throwing a Locals Weekend to welcome everyone back; it’ll be the perfect way for our patrons to see what’s new and break-in the revamp.”

Photo: Kelsey Zafiridis Photography

Long weekends are especially busy at the hotel and Murch said it would be business as usual on Thursday with the ANZAC Day AFL clash on pub screens.

Australian Artist Pippa Scheepers of Geoge & Gina brings the Limestone Coast to the Hotel’s sunroom walls – triptych art depicts air, land and sea, and represents local flora and fauna. Photo: Kelsey Zafiridis Photography

To celebrate its re-opening the hotel is hosting a Locals Weekend from May 3 to 5.

There will be beer garden games, free snacks, happy hour, live music, seafood raffles and “Kids Eat Free” and Sunday Roast specials from Friday through Sunday.

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