Official opening crowns exciting rebirth

On Friday, December 22, all facilities of the historic hotel will be officially  operational, capping off an ambitious transformative journey initiated by new owner Andrew Lazarus.

“We have been working on this project since the day we took ownership just over a year ago, and to now see this dream come to life we are all so excited to share it with everyone,” Mr Lazarus said.     

“Our architects Luchetti Krelle have redesigned the venue with great respect to its heritage and keeping the local community in mind, researching and taking inspiration from original photos  in the 1950s and focused on bringing it back to life.

“Working together with Club Projects to deliver the build, they have done an amazing job to get us to where we are in only 20 weeks. We are very grateful to have these two very professional companies involved to deliver our vision.

“Athough we open this Friday you will continue to see some of the beautiful detail continue throughout January, so keep your eye’s peeled as even more comes to life.

“Our mission statement is to ‘WOW’ every guest with our service and offerings, leaving them with amazing Shoal Bay memories.”

Set on a stunning, expansive waterfront with spectacular views, the club has been a prime destination for tourists and locals for decades.

On entry, patrons will discover a reinvigorated family friendly venue with something for everyone, highlighted by mulitiple areas boasting state-of-the-art facilities and timeless stylings.

Major features include funky bars and kid-friendly areas, a huge menu of over 80 bistro items from local seafood, wood-fired pizzas and prime cuts of meat, and expanded outdoor areas to enjoy vistas stretching out across beautiful Shoal Bay.

Framed by 1950s style window-front booth seating, the Beach Bar is the perfect waterfront space to hold your next gathering or to enjoy food or a drink in the company of good friends and family.

Adorned with curated cane furniture and stylings, Cane Lounge is a wonderful space to host your next intimate event or to simply have a cocktail with the girls

The Courtyard is the largest beer-garden in Port Stephens and truly an outdoor oasis.  

Adjacent to The Courtyard, The Playroom is decked out with state-of-the-art entertainment technology, including a 3D motion-detection virtual playground, making kids entertainment lively, hygienic and fun.

Situated on level one, The Patio boasts stunning, uninterrupted views across Shoal Bay and the majestic Port Stephens headlands. The Patio balcony is the perfect spot for a sophisticated function or just to enjoy a meal with a beer, wine or cocktail

The Kitchen is situated next to The Patio and is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner or a snack as you look over Shoal Bay’s crystal clear waters. With a huge wood-fire pizza oven sourced directly from Italy, The Kitchen serves up one of Australia’s largest hotel food menus, from pizza, to amazing local seafood and premium grade cuts of meat.

From their own coffee blend, uniquely designed for The Country Club, to their delicious food menu, Mermaids is the place for Shoal Bay’s best breakfast. From midday Mermaids serves up delicious cakes, scones, gelato and more in to the evening

The Country Club Auditorium is a cutting-edge music facility equipped to handle the biggest and best artists, from live bands to DJs, in a large space capable of holding up to 1000 people.

SBCC  holds Port Stephens most diverse and accommodating function rooms. With spectacular  waterfront views and  unique features, SBCC has something to suit everyone’s needs. Whether you’re hosting a birthday or an extravagant wedding or conference, SBCC is  the perfect destination for all occasions.