Ramsgate at Henley Beach erected 1897 by A W and T L Ware. South Australia

            The Ramsgate Hotel, located in Henley Beach, South Australia, is an historic establishment that has been serving thirsty locals and visitors since 1897. Its charming old-world exterior, juxtaposed with modern decor and state-of-the-art technology, creates a unique experience for patrons. Originally, the hotel was placed in front of a jetty and used for loading sheep and serving beer to the masses. Today, it offers much more.
Ref: Hotel website 

A Fine Hotel for Henley Beach 
Henley Beach, on account of its easy access from the city, has made wonderful strides of late years, and now, owing to the erection of a splendid hotel, bids fair to become still more popular. All who have visited the locality of late must have noticed the handsome building which has now all but reached completion. 

The Ramsgate Hotel—the new hostelry—has been built by Messrs A W and T L Ware on the vacant block of land opposite the tram terminus, with the railway station immediately at the rear. To be more exact it is on the corner of Sea View Road and Main Street, the Military Road running along behind: and the house commands a fine view of the jetty and the gulf. It is constructed entirely of the best Metropolitan bricks and the other materials generally used in building first-class hotels. On the first floor is a spacious bar 26 ft x 20 ft, handsomely fitted up, and capable of serving three parlours besides the main entrance from the corner. 
There is a large billiard-room 32 ft x 28 ft, which will carry two of Alcock's well-known tables and allow ample room for the public all round. 
The dining room is 34 ft x 16 ft 6 in with a large serving-room attached dividing it from the kitchen, and kitchen offices. 

There are in all seven parlours on the ground floor, and there is cellar accommodation for the culinary department besides that set apart for the bar. The main entrance is through, a handsome porch with a verandah either side of it. On first floor there are four private parlours, the whole of the best portion of the floor being divided into suites, each having its own parlour. There are eighteen bedrooms with separate bath and other accommodation for ladies and gentlemen, and all the sanitary appliances are on the latest improved methods. The spacious balcony, which should be a boon to travellers, overlooks the sea. The elevation to Seaview Road and Main Street is finished in the Italian style of architecture, and relieved with balconies and verandahs, the dressings and treatment being executed in South Australian Portland cement. 

There is a fine stable accommodation, entered from the Military Road, and entirely cut off from the hotel. The system, of drainage is most complete, the baths and sanitary appliances being on Shanks latest patented improved style. The house is already furnished, and it is expected that the license will be formally granted today. 
Then the hotel will be opened as soon as possible. The contract has been carried out by Messrs Moss & Watts, of Flinders Street, under the supervision of Mr Ernest H Bayer, architect, of Pirie Street, and the work has been executed in the most satisfactory manner. The Ramsgate Hotel is a decided acquisition to Henley Beach.
Ref:  Express and Telegraph (Adelaide  SA) Tuesday 14 December 1897.

Publican’s license granted to C J Chester, Ramsgate Hotel, Henley Beach. 
Ref: Express and Telegraph (Adelaide SA) Wednesday 9 March 1898.



   

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