Contracts Signed for Iconic Werribee Hotel

The operators of a string of high-quality food and beverage venues in Melbourne will soon be coming to Werribee, revamping an existing Watton Street hotel with a new bar and restaurant. 

After an extensive and detailed procurement process, Wyndham City Council have selected The MoL Pub Group to operate the Council owned Bridge Hotel.

The MoL Pub Group are the operators of Marquis of Lorne in Fitzroy, Union House in Richmond, and Mount Erica Hotel in Prahan, adding the Bridge Hotel to their portfolio of venues.

Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw, said The MoL Pub Group were selected as their bid aligning best with Council’s vision for a vibrant City Centre.

“We want residents who are looking to socialise to stay in Wyndham, not leave our borders for Melbourne. That’s why we’re keen to see the Bridge Hotel revamped, creating a fresh, exciting and contemporary venue for our community to enjoy,” Cr Shaw said.

“We’re looking forward to the MoL Pub Group creating an experience at a venue that locals and visitors are proud to frequent, with a reputation as an authentic and quality destination.”

“There are already a range of fantastic businesses operating in Werribee, and the reactivation of the Bridge Hotel will bring more people into the area, complementing the existing venues in the Werribee City Centre.”

“We know that a vibrant night economy is what helps with economic uplift as well as increased liveability, and this project will do just that.”

Cr Shaw said the vision for the site would pay tribute to the building’s heritage.

“The Bridge Hotel has been on Watton Street since 1926, and is an important piece of Werribee’s history. The plans for this site build on that history, reactivating it as a well-visited venue.”

MoL Pub Group Director Matt Vero said the group was looking forward to the site being reactivated.

“We are very excited to be a part of the Wyndham community and look forward to bringing the Bridge Hotel back to its former glory,” Mr Vero said.

“We are currently working on finalising our plans for the venue and refining an offer that suits the people of Werribee and the surrounding area.”

“What we hear is people are looking for an inner city offer that’s close to home, and we’re confident we can live up to these expectations.”

Works to reactivate the Bridge Hotel will commence later this year with the venue set to reopen to the public in the first quarter of 2020.