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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox venueThe Brass Monkey Hotel is a bar located at the corner of James and William Streets in Northbridge, a suburb of Perth in Western Australia.[1][2][3]

Description

The venue consists of three-storeys and a part basement. It is a brick and iron building, rapped around the north-west corner of Williams and James St. It has verandahs on all floors, with decorative metal filigree. Much of its original features from its 1896 construction have been retained; including its stained glass windows, timber staircases and joinery.[4]

The venue contains a function space, an upstairs bar, and a balcony. The neighbouring 'Patriots Sports Bar' is connected to the venue.[4] The original accommodation spaces are still on the second floor, and are used as administrative and staff spaces.[4]

In its early 20th century period, the bar contained 'a large billiard room, a magnificent saloon, and front bar, the fittings of which are equal to anything in the city, where patrons are served with courtesy and despatch.'[5]

History and operations

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The Great Western Hotel (1900)
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Saloon bar, 1906

The hotel was built on a plot of valuable, strategically located land owned by a widow, Mrs Davies. She commissioned Michael Cavanagh to design a three-story hotel for the site. Its design is now regarded as an example of the 'Federation Filigree' style.[6] It was one of the more lavish hotels constructed in Perth during the Gold Boom period.[6]

The venue was constructed in 1896 and initially named the Great Western Hotel. Its first publican was Myer Rosenweig.[6] By 1899 the licensee was with a Mr George West, an altercation that year made local headlines after he was charged with obstructing police from arresting patrons.[7][8] In 1906 it was in the hands of a Mr Chas Brewer,[5][9] and in 1907 the hands of a Mr Bert Porter.[10]

In 1913 the venue was acquired by George H Kentish, a well-known publican of the Goldfields having previously managed the Tivoli, Oriental, and Shamrock Hotels in Kalgoorlie.[11][12][13] In its early days the venue was renowned as a 'free house', being not tied by contract to selling any particular brand of liquor.[5]

The venue appears multiple times in newspaper records from the early 20th century; in matters including lawsuits over staff pay disputes,[14] violent disturbances,[15] foul language,[16] brawls with police officers,[17] pickpocketing,[18] and robberies.[19]

Modern Period

The venue was significantly refurbished in 1988–89, and was renamed the 'Brass Monkey'.[20]

In 2007 the venue was purchased by ALE Property Group.[2]

The venue announced a change in style in 2022, stating that it would be attempting to operate as an ordinary worker's pub; rather than as a nightclub.[4]

In modern times the venue has continued to be a source of local headlines for disturbances.[21][22][23]

Reception

In recent years, decisions of the hotel's management have resulted in public criticism and attention in local headlines. A decision to host an Anzac Day eve event in 2017 was described as 'disgusting' and 'tasteless'.[24] The previous year, the venue was criticised for displaying sexist banners in promotion of a fraternity themed party being hosted.[25] Venue management later apologised after reporting in the SMH, and news.com.au.[26]

The venue has been referenced in Perth popular culture.[27]

See also

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