PHOTO: The Coolamon Hotel. THE DAILY ADVERTISER
When the Heart of Coolamon Stopped Beating
When the Coolamon Hotel closed its doors, the town of Coolamon, NSW, didn’t just lose a business — it lost its heartbeat.
Locals affectionately called it the “bottom pub,” but it was far more than a watering hole. It was where people had their first beers, celebrated last dances, and shared stories across generations. A cornerstone of the town’s identity — gone.
That was until Craig and Ryan, cousins, best mates, and proud sons of Coolamon, decided to do something about it.
Blood, Sweat, Bucks and Beers: A Five-Year Mission
What followed was nothing short of epic. Over five long years, the pair stripped the old pub back to bare brick and rebuilt it — not just with hammers and nails, but with heart and soul.
They didn’t hire a corporate team or flip it with flashy investors. Instead, they poured blood, sweat, bucks and beers into the project, one brick, one beam, one beer tap at a time.
More Than a Renovation – A Revival
This isn’t just a renovation story. It’s a love letter to:
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Small towns
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Country pubs
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And the Aussie spirit that keeps both alive
What Craig and Ryan have done isn’t just rebuild a pub — they’ve reignited the soul of Coolamon. They’ve created a space where locals and travellers alike can connect, laugh, reminisce, and make new memories.
The Aussie Pub Comeback Everyone Needed
The rebirth of the Coolamon Hotel reminds us what we stand to lose when small-town landmarks vanish. But it also proves what’s possible when community, passion, and grit come together.
And with that final coat of paint and the first keg tapped, the pub is back — stronger, prouder, and louder than ever.
Craig and Ryan didn’t just save a pub.
They saved a piece of Australia.
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