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In a joint venture with Northern Rivers investor and co-director William Nicholson, the pair assembled a syndicate of local backers to ensure the venue’s future.<\/p>\n
Nicholson said the tavern had always been a community anchor.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy joining forces with Glenn and the Epochal team, we\u2019re ensuring that it not only continues to thrive, but evolves in a way that honours its roots while looking to the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Tumbulgum Tavern will join Epochal\u2019s expanding portfolio of landmark pubs, including The Beach Hotel in Merewether, Newcastle and The Harbord Hotel in Freshwater in Sydney\u2019s Northern Beaches.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Tumbulgum Tavern is one of those rare pubs that seems to hold a thousand stories within its walls.<\/p>\n
“Its history, its architecture, its riverfront location \u2013 it\u2019s all incredibly special.”<\/p>\n
The property purchase is expected to settle later in the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE ownership of the historic Tumbulgum Tavern is set to change hands, with the Sydney-based group Epochal Hotels announcing its purchase of the riverside pub. Long considered by loyal patrons to be the beating heart of the Northern Rivers, Epochal plans to undertake nuanced enhancements with a focus on elevating service, refining the offering, and […]<\/p>\n