A new playground and cafe are part of a $2 million expansion planned for the Stirling Arms Hotel in Guildford.

The revamp was approved by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel on September 4: 4-1.

The hotel at the corner of James and Meadow streets was built in 1852 and has been added to over the years, including more floorspace, accommodation, a drive-through bottle shop and a front beer garden.

The latest proposal involves turning a former antiques store next door into a cafe and beer garden servery bar, as well as converting an underused 500sqm rear space into a family dining and playground area.

The building’s interior will also be given a refresh, with new bathrooms, the wood flooring restored where possible and some internal paint removed to expose the original red brickwo

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