Redesdale Tavern

The Redesdale Tavern is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Greater Bendigo.

The Redesdale Tavern is of historic significance for its long association with the McNiff family. The McNiff's ran the Redesdale Tavern from the 1860s until the license was taken over by George Henly in 1920, which demonstrates a strong commitment to family enterprise and tradition, especially when contrasted with rapid changes in management after 1920. Even though there was a break in the license from 1970 to 1988, the Redesdale Tavern is of historic significance for its continuous use as a hotel. The Redesdale Tavern is also socially significant as an ongoing part of Redesdale's social life. Criterion A

The Redesdale Tavern is built of local stone, is largely intact and in good condition. The site is notable for the existence of both the stable, cow bails and the hotel. The long plan form, and two door openings of the hotel are typical of other hotels in the study area. The bluestone building with its distinctive square window, fanlights above the doors, as well as the double hung sashes and verandah supported on timber posts are architecturally significant and form an important streetscape element in Redesdale. The stone lined drainage channel across the front of the building, the stone stables, remains of a stone floor, stone wall and semi-enclosed yard are also of architectural significance. Criterion D

The Redesdale Tavern is of social significance for its ongoing use as a hotel for the Redesdale community. Criterion G

Group

Commercial

Category

Inn/Tavern