The Royal Exchange Hotel (locally known as the 'RE') is a

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hotel located at 10 High Street,

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, Australia.

History

The Royal Exchange Hotel was built in about 1886, designed by Brisbane architect

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. The first licensee was William Robertson. In 1917 Jim Cavill was the licensee of the Royal Exchange. He went on to be the pioneer of

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. In August 2013, the Australian Pub Fund bought the hotel with a final offer between $35 million and $40 million. This purchase is the biggest deal on record in Brisbane. The pub featured in the 2007 film '' All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane''.

Heritage listing

The Royal Exchange is listed on the

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. It is a prominent landmark in the centre of Toowong and has been an important part of social life in Toowong for over a century.

References

External links

*{{official website, http://rehotel.com.au
Some historic shots of the Royal Exchange Hotel
Pubs in Brisbane Toowong Brisbane Local Heritage Register Richard Gailey buildings Hotel buildings completed in 1886

History

Heritage listing

See also

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