About the hotel
The Playhouse Hotel is housed in premises formerly known as the Central Hotel, which was the oldest of Barraba’s four pubs.
The building was constructed out of handmade brick in 1905 on a crossroads in the middle of town, and for decades was considered the town's “top” pub. In 1955, at the height of the wool boom, the building was significantly modernised by then-owners Tooth’s brewery.'
It changed hands several times again and in 2002 was purchased by Andrew Sharp, who made major repairs and renovations. As part of this project, the hotel’s disused pool hall was converted into an 80-seat studio-style theatre from which the building takes its new name. The Playhouse Hotel opened in mid-2007.
The hotel was purchased by its current owner, Rachel Bennewitz, in early 2026.
The building was constructed out of handmade brick in 1905 on a crossroads in the middle of town, and for decades was considered the town's “top” pub. In 1955, at the height of the wool boom, the building was significantly modernised by then-owners Tooth’s brewery.'
It changed hands several times again and in 2002 was purchased by Andrew Sharp, who made major repairs and renovations. As part of this project, the hotel’s disused pool hall was converted into an 80-seat studio-style theatre from which the building takes its new name. The Playhouse Hotel opened in mid-2007.
The hotel was purchased by its current owner, Rachel Bennewitz, in early 2026.
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About Barraba
The small rural community of Barraba is midway between Sydney and Brisbane and is 90km north west of Tamworth - one hour’s easy drive. Barraba has a picturesque main street with many historic shopfronts. The town boasts an excellent public swimming pool, golf course, showground and rugby clubs. There is an RSL, a bowling club, a traditional pub and an IGA.
Settled in the late 19th century as a service town for local farmers, Barraba is at the heart of some of Australia’s best farming land, much of which is still owned by descendants of the district’s founding families. Once known for its wool and wheat, the region is nowadays celebrated for its world-class beef production. In Barraba you can expect to find a slower pace of life, where friendly people greet one another in the street, where you can hear yourself think, inhale fresh air and let your cares disappear.
Settled in the late 19th century as a service town for local farmers, Barraba is at the heart of some of Australia’s best farming land, much of which is still owned by descendants of the district’s founding families. Once known for its wool and wheat, the region is nowadays celebrated for its world-class beef production. In Barraba you can expect to find a slower pace of life, where friendly people greet one another in the street, where you can hear yourself think, inhale fresh air and let your cares disappear.
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