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A cold one is waiting for you at the Forrest Beach Seaside Resort. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
New owners, a new name and a fresh facelift has been given to the former Forrest Beach Hotel, newly launched as Forrest Beach Seaside Resort (FBSR), following big plans to bring back the family heart and become the evening go-to spot at 'the Beach'.
A fresh coat of blue paint and new signage are the first signs of things to come, as the resort slowly transforms to meet the vision of its new owners. The old girl has plenty of life left in her yet, with a revamped bar, refurbished accommodation and plans for a swimming pool already approved.
The rooms have been given a fresh, clean look, so guests can wake up to a beach view from their king-sized bed or enjoy watching the kids play on the lawn. And while the transformation from hotel to resort is well underway, the promised pool is just one of the ideas in the works.
The owners say they're not going anywhere, with a five-year plan already in motion to make FBR a place where patrons want to spend their time. Think friends, family, good food, entertainment and a cold one on tap. Soon enough, there'll be a pool to dip into as well!
And there's an extra reason to head down and celebrate, with Forrest Beach Seaside Resort hosting a big Saturday night on 14th November.
Local duo Escape Goats will bring the live entertainment, promising big guitar sounds, powerful vocals, modern rock classics and old favourites with a fresh twist. These two pack the sound and energy of a full band, ready to turn an ordinary Saturday night into a proper pub-rock party.
There's also a birthday to celebrate, with the occasion marking the owner's special day. So, round up your mates, check out the new bar and settle in for a night of live music in good company.
The old Forrest Beach Hotel is starting to find its feet again, and if the owners' plans are anything to go by, there's plenty more to come. The Beach might just have its favourite local gathering spot back.
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