Historic Winchelsea Hotel - Click on images to view historical photos

In 1852 the site of the Winchelsea Hotel formed part of one of the earliest subdivisions of this historic township. The Hotel building appears to have been first constructed in late 1864 for Timothy Hardyman. Until c.1873, the Hotel also operated as a store, with stables being part of the complex until at least 1903.

Mary Considine was owner and occupier of the Hotel in 1913. Her Victorian style building was clad in oregon blockwork, remnants of which have been used inside the Hotel in a re-creation of the Considine era façade.

A rear outbuilding which is virtually unchanged since its construction c.1920, currently serves as the Hotel’s Function Room.

In the late 1920’s a large part of the original building was destroyed by fire .However it wasn’t until the 1930’s and 40’s that alterations and additions gave the Hotel subtle Art Deco overtones

Few changes were made to the building until a long and extensive overhaul of the Winchelsea Hotel began in 2005.

Victorian Leadlight doors and windows now add a warm glow to the timber interior. Whilst reclaimed floorboards and wall cladding are a testament to the original building, the recycled jarrah and redgum of the Bar make it an impressive centrepiece of the interior. The Hotel, now known as The Winchelsea Tavern, has been painstakingly restored to an eclectic mix of its historic past with an added modern touch.

The renovations to the Tavern have given it a warm and welcoming ambience whilst acknowledging its long history.