The Golden Sheaf Hotel is located on New South Head Road in the eastern suburb of Double Bay. This heritage-listed pub was built in 1936 in the art deco style. Its four bars and a rear beer garden were refurbished in 2009.
Goodness that is a big lump of pub... it must have attracted a lot of drinkers in its day. Did it have residential facilities as well? Billiard rooms? A ladies lounge?
Hels, like most of these old pubs, the upper levels were used for accommodation. It most likely had a separate Ladies Lounge and possibly billiards rooms, as many did. These days it has four different bars and a bistro.
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Excellent details abound, like the sunbursts that sit above the third story windows. A style of a far different era, and without cars on the street (ignoring the motorcycle), it almost looks as if we are in 1936, Nice capture!
Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of a magnificent building, Jim!
ReplyDeleteIt is valued at squillions because it is a favoured watering hole of the in-group.
ReplyDeleteGoodness that is a big lump of pub... it must have attracted a lot of drinkers in its day. Did it have residential facilities as well? Billiard rooms? A ladies lounge?
ReplyDeleteHels, like most of these old pubs, the upper levels were used for accommodation. It most likely had a separate Ladies Lounge and possibly billiards rooms, as many did. These days it has four different bars and a bistro.
ReplyDeleteA classic pub and one of the best in the eastern suburbs.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. Have a fabulous week.
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Your collection of photos of Sydney suburbs is a great resource. Glad I have found your site - Ive added a link to my new site. Cheers, Dalloway
ReplyDeleteglad they refurbished this building - it was worth it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emma. Good to see another Sydney blogger in the blogosphere. I've also added your blog to my Aussie Blogs list.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like it a lot! Look at all of those sweet sunbursts! And *so* many windows :)
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I like old buildings. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteLove the art deco details. Great find!
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Art deco is so distinctive isn't it?
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ReplyDeleteEmma, it's Jim but no worries. :)
ReplyDeletelove the architecture!
ReplyDeleteI love Deco and this brick façade is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat building hardly to find this kind of structure.
ReplyDeleteA Mecca for Eastern suburbs bright young things all posing and preening. Best to visit for first drinks while they are all still asleep!
ReplyDeleteinteresting architecture...great shot!
ReplyDeleteExcellent details abound, like the sunbursts that sit above the third story windows. A style of a far different era, and without cars on the street (ignoring the motorcycle), it almost looks as if we are in 1936, Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteRalph, it's a busy intersection and I tried to get a shot with no cars in it but the bikie snuck in there. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking building Jim, might be a good spot for quick one!!
ReplyDeleteNice hotel and it is big..
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so cool. Love the art deco details. It is wonderful when old buildings remain in use. Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteBest place for drinks in Double Bay.
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