Karalee Tavern

Karalee, Ipswich

Completed February 2025Hotels and pubs

Location: Karalee, Ipswich
Completed: February 2025
Programme: About seven months
Scope: Refurbishment, extension and site works

A staged refurbishment and extension of a local tavern on Brisbane’s western edge, with a new bar and dining area, a refreshed lounge and covered outdoor decks.

01What we built

A new bar and dining area, a refreshed lounge, and covered outdoor decks, along with site works including blockwork, slab pours and drainage.

02How we did it

New block walls formed the base of the extension, the new slab was placed and finished, and new roof framing went over the extended area.

03The result

A refreshed local venue with indoor and outdoor spaces for the community.

Lounge and bar, Karalee Tavern — Lounge and bar

Gallery, 7 photos

The finished project

Bar and dining at Karalee Tavern, Karalee Tavern — Bar and dining at Karalee Tavern

Covered outdoor deck, Karalee Tavern — Covered outdoor deck

Outdoor dining, Karalee Tavern — Outdoor dining

Covered deck seating, Karalee Tavern — Covered deck seating

Covered deck, Karalee Tavern — Covered deck

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