The Dunolly and District Community News
Volume 37 Issue 13
Wednesday 13th April 2022
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New face of the Railway Hotel
Publican Shaun, Railway Hotel Dunolly of their plans, in addition to the existing pool nights, with the intention to create an inviting nightlife vibe! With backup from their Maryborough outlet, their fully-stocked bottle shop will offer a wide selection of alcoholic and other beverages. Shaun also assured me that the ever-popular Happy Hour and Meat Raffle are definitely to remain, which will certainly please many regulars! The Railway Hotel has always been the place of choice for meetings of
some local committees and it is planned that this is something which can be further expanded in the future, so please keep it in mind, as Shaun will be only too happy to accommodate your meeting venue or function requirements. We wish the new owners all the best in implementing their plans to expand the business and look forward to hearing more updates in the near future. Jenny Scott
IN THIS ISSUE
Many people in Dunolly have already become aware of the fact that the Railway Hotel has recently had a change of ownership. The owner and operator of the Bottle-O bottle shop behind the Bull and Mouth Hotel in Maryborough, had been giving some thought to opening a new bottle shop in Dunolly, but after some discussions with Karyn and Trent, negotiations took place on the lease of the hotel, resulting in a new era for all concerned. New owner of the lease, Sonny and the publican Shaun, have already started implementing their exciting plans of expanding the services and building on what is already there. Shaun is insistent that they are not intending to change the basic operation, which people already love, other than increasing the hours and attractions offered. The transition period has been relatively smooth, with previous staff remaining; as he describes ‘it is just like a big family here.’ Some of the necessary changeovers are already in hand, with the ATM operating and the TAB about to be up and running shortly. Shaun would like to be more involved in the community and to see the hotel become more of a welcoming community hub, where ‘people can hang out with old friends and meet new ones.’ He loves the historic building and ambience and believes it makes a great backdrop for the enhancement of the business. Extended hours, including those of the kitchen, in addition to an alreadypopular Courtesy Bus service are already in hand, but plans are afoot for much more, including a Seniors’ lunch menu and other tempting variations to the meals offered. Regular bands and music events are also very much part
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