Couple with no hospitality experience takes over historic Ironbark Inn Hotel in Stuart Town, NSW, after road trip inspiration.

Vanessa and Liam Swilks, a couple from Newcastle, have taken over the historic Ironbark Inn Hotel in Stuart Town, New South Wales, after leaving their previous careers. With no hospitality experience, they were inspired to pursue this venture during a road trip. The pub, operational since the 1880s, has received upgrades, and the couple plans to offer local wines and operate seven days a week, emphasizing community support and the courage to embrace new challenges.

September 29, 2024
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