Pepper’s Silo Hotel opened its doors to the public over the weekend with an official celebration drawing in over 1,000 guests and dignitaries, to commemorate its grand opening last Friday.
Established in 1960 and located on the edge of the River Tamar, the Kings Wharf grain silos were left idle for decades until construction began in 2016 with aims of bringing life into the structure, transforming the silo barrels into a contemporary new hotel. The once unused silo barrels have been transformed into a $25-million luxury-by-design redevelopment which includes one and two bedroom apartments.
Now a 10-level establishment named Pepper’s Silo Hotel, the building features 108 guest rooms, including 52 inside the barrels of the former silos, a restaurant and bar called Grain of the Silos, undercover car parking, conference facilities for up to 500 people, and an integrated lobby/reception space.
Situated on the Tamar River and in close proximity to Cataract Gorge, Peppers Silo gives hotel guests a new perspective over Launceston, with extensive views facing out to the snow-capped Mount Barrow during the winter months.
The onsite restaurant and bar, Grain of the Silos, is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring a range of options focusing on local Tasmanian produce, sourcing them proudly from local farmers and producers. Head Chef Peter Twitchett and Food Director and TV Personality Massimo Mele, have overseen the menu in an advisory role. Both Peter and Massimo just completed a food tour, meeting the local producers they will be working with, sourcing the finest ingredients for the venue. Tasmanian Wine Educator, Curly Haslam-Coates, has also carefully curated the wine list, featuring award-winning wines from regions across Tasmania.
“This impressive property and restaurant will inject $10-million into the local Tasmanian economy each year and has created 50 full-time jobs at the hotel,” said Mantra Group’s Executive Director of Operations, Mark Hodge.
Peppers Silo Hotel is the first hotel development to open in Launceston since Mantra Charles Hotel was developed in 2010. Owner and Developer Errol Stewart said ‘Launceston was in need of new tourism projects’.