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The Oxford Hotel in Bathurst won NSW Regional Hotel of the Year, praised for its major renovation and new Italian restaurant.
The Oxford Hotel in Bathurst has been named NSW Regional Hotel of the Year at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence, earning four honors including Best Regional Development and a highly commended for Best Innovative Refurbishment.
Owner Ash Lyons, who has led the property since 2002, credited the pandemic with inspiring a major renovation that transformed the former Medusa nightclub into Brock’s Bathurst, an Italian-inspired restaurant with a sports viewing area, expanded open spaces, and a two-level children’s playground.
The project connected multiple levels to improve flow and accessibility.
Head chef Stefano Burlando was named Regional Chef of the Year.
The Victoria Hotel in Bathurst also won for Best Regional Casual Dining.
The recognition follows Lyons’ recent acquisition of the Lawon Park Hotel in Mudgee.
El Oxford Hotel en Bathurst ganó el Hotel Regional del Año de NSW, elogiado por su gran renovación y su nuevo restaurante italiano.