What’s Happening?
Cleveland Tavern has begun a full venue transformation after trade last week of May.
The well-known Redlands Coast pub will undergo extensive refurbishment across all spaces. The gaming room will remain open during construction, with food and drinks available daily.
The project will refresh the venue’s hospitality offering while keeping its long connection to the local community.
Why It Matters?
Cleveland Tavern has been part of the Cleveland hospitality scene for decades.
The venue first opened in 1996 as Dicey Reilly’s, an Irish-themed pub popular with locals and visitors. It later became Cleveland Tavern, while keeping its place as a familiar local meeting spot.
This refurbishment will bring the venue closer to its original Irish identity, while creating a refreshed pub experience for families, sports fans, social groups and after-work crowds.
By the Numbers
- The venue first opened in 1996 as Dicey Reilly’s, giving it a long history on Redlands Coast.
- Cleveland Tavern is located at 22-28 Shore Street West, Cleveland QLD 4160.
- The full re-opening is planned for Winter 2026, when the transformation will be revealed.
Local Impact
For Cleveland locals, the works mean a familiar venue is being refreshed rather than replaced.
Regulars will still have access to the gaming room, food and drinks during the construction period. Once complete, the pub is expected to offer a more open and connected layout with upgraded finishes and furnishings.
The venue’s hillside position, with views over Cleveland and the islands, will remain part of its appeal.
Zoom In
The refurbishment will include a full reconfiguration of the venue’s spaces.
The plan is to create a warmer and more connected pub setting, with improved finishes and furnishings across the site. The venue will also lean back into its Irish roots, linking the new look with its original Dicey Reilly’s identity.
Zoom Out
Cleveland Tavern’s transformation adds to the wider refresh of local hospitality spaces across Redlands Coast.
For many locals, pubs are more than places to eat or drink. They act as meeting points for families, mates, sports fans and community groups.
This project keeps Cleveland Tavern in that role while giving the venue a fresh start for 2026.
What To Look For Next?
Cleveland Tavern is expected to fully re-open in Winter 2026.
Locals can expect the venue to reveal its refreshed layout, upgraded interiors and renewed Irish-inspired identity when works are complete.
More details are available at clevelandtavern.com.au.
