Pubs have always played a vital role in country communities. The hospitality they offer is second to none. But declining populations and waning tourism have put country pubs under threat. They need more guests—and we know plenty of them.

That’s why we’ve partnered with rural communities to return 5 of Australia’s favourite pubs, and most-loved publicans, back to their former glory.

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Meet the winners

The Country Pub Project received over 9000 nominations. With so many moving stories about much loved local pubs, we found it impossible to choose just five winners. So we added a sixth. Offering accommodation and already oozing charm, these six country pubs are about to receive some much needed TLC—and a whole lot more guests.

Ravenswood, QLD
Imperial Hotel
Ravenswood was a ghost town when Diane and John took over the Imperial Hotel some 20 years ago. They may be the town’s good luck charm though, as gold was discovered just a few months later. The pub—and the town—have been kicking ever since.
Toora, VIC
The Royal Standard Hotel
When the Toora Magpies hit a rough patch the past few seasons, publicans Amy and Steve painted the Royal Standard in the team’s colours to show their support. They know how much everyone loves their pub, so they give as much love back to the community in return.
Waratah, TAS
Bischoff Hotel
A few years ago, Paul and Liz went on a family holiday to Waratah. It was here that they came across the Bischoff Hotel, and fell in love at first sight. So much so, they decided to buy it.
Ravenswood, QLD
Imperial Hotel
Ravenswood was a ghost town when Diane and John took over the Imperial Hotel some 20 years ago. They may be the town’s good luck charm though, as gold was discovered just a few months later. The pub—and the town—have been kicking ever since.
Toora, VIC
The Royal Standard Hotel
When the Toora Magpies hit a rough patch the past few seasons, publicans Amy and Steve painted the Royal Standard in the team’s colours to show their support. They know how much everyone loves their pub, so they give as much love back to the community in return.
Waratah, TAS
Bischoff Hotel
A few years ago, Paul and Liz went on a family holiday to Waratah. It was here that they came across the Bischoff Hotel, and fell in love at first sight. So much so, they decided to buy it.
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Help that's here to stay

For country pubs to keep the beer flowing and their towns thriving well into the future, it’ll take ongoing support from the community too. Your community, and ours. Here’s how each of us can play our part.

STAGE ONE

We found our pubs

We scoured Australia for country pubs that were in need of a little TLC—and a whole lot more guests. While we originally planned for five winners, we were so moved by the number of nominations and touching stories that we eventually settled on six.
STAGE ONE

We found our pubs

We scoured Australia for country pubs that were in need of a little TLC—and a whole lot more guests. While we originally planned for five winners, we were so moved by the number of nominations and touching stories that we eventually settled on six.
STAGE TWO

We’re lending a hand

Each of the six pubs have been allocated a grant of $50,000 along with a team of design professionals, and each publican has been paired with a host to help them list on Airbnb.
STAGE TWO

We’re lending a hand

Each of the six pubs have been allocated a grant of $50,000 along with a team of design professionals, and each publican has been paired with a host to help them list on Airbnb.
STAGE THREE

We spread the word

From now on, we’ll be encouraging the Airbnb community to venture off the beaten track and stay in a room at a country pub. Because with every visit to small town Australia, we know travellers will gain something in return—a reminder of the joy of slowing down and finding the time to do not much at all.
STAGE THREE

We spread the word

From now on, we’ll be encouraging the Airbnb community to venture off the beaten track and stay in a room at a country pub. Because with every visit to small town Australia, we know travellers will gain something in return—a reminder of the joy of slowing down and finding the time to do not much at all.

For more details of how this will work, please read our FAQs below.

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Meet the community

As more Australians start to rediscover their own backyard, we hope they’ll reconnect with each other as well. Because bringing people together is what country publicans are all about. And what Airbnb does best.

Pub goer
Ron
Ron's been sinking schooners at the Royal since way back in 1954. Decades have passed, but not much has changed—apart from the fact he’s now the mayor and gets around in a brand new Mustang.
Pub goer
Wayne
Wayne, the local carpenter, has kept much of Sofala standing. He even takes it upon himself to prop up the bar. A master of the bush oven, Wayne’s whole roast lamb and hot beef rolls go perfectly with a nice cold beer.
Pub goer
Dan
He may live a little out of Sofala, but everyone knows Dan by name. Might have something to do with him being a plumber, and at this time of year the pipes freeze over in almost every building around town.
Pub goer
Sandra
Sandra’s from Sydney originally, but no one holds that against her. After selling the nearby general store, she now does the odd shift at the Royal. She pours beer as well as she drinks it, and she loves to have a good yak.
Pub goer
Ron
Ron's been sinking schooners at the Royal since way back in 1954. Decades have passed, but not much has changed—apart from the fact he’s now the mayor and gets around in a brand new Mustang.
Pub goer
Wayne
Wayne, the local carpenter, has kept much of Sofala standing. He even takes it upon himself to prop up the bar. A master of the bush oven, Wayne’s whole roast lamb and hot beef rolls go perfectly with a nice cold beer.
Pub goer
Dan
He may live a little out of Sofala, but everyone knows Dan by name. Might have something to do with him being a plumber, and at this time of year the pipes freeze over in almost every building around town.
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Sık sorulan sorular

Got questions about The Country Pub Project? We might just have the answers.

The Country Pub Project neyle ilgilidir?

Kırsal kesim barları sadece buz gibi bir bira içebileceğiniz ya da kalacak bir oda bulabileceğiniz yerlerden ibaret değil. Bu görkemli eski binalar buradaki toplulukların kalbi gibidir. Ancak hayatta kalmaları için yardımınız gerekiyor. Airbnb, Avustralya'daki bar işletmeleriyle birlikte çalışarak barlarının ve kasabalarının popülerlik kazanmasına yardımcı olacak bir platform sunuyor. Seçilen beş işletme de barlarına canlılık kazandırmak için hibe ve yardım alacak. Airbnb, seyahatseverleri Avustralya'nın kırsal kesimindeki bu kasabaları ziyaret etmeye teşvik amacıyla bir kampanya başlatacak.

Airbnb neden barlarla çalışmayı tercih etti?

Kırsal kesimlerdeki barlar aynı zamanda üst düzey ev sahipleridir, böylesi bir barın üst katındaki bir odada kalmak hayranı olduğumuz ve herkese tanıtmak istediğimiz Avustralya konukseverliğinin eşsiz bir simgesidir.

Avustralya'daki tüm barlar başvurabilir mi?

Bar, konaklama olanağı sunuyorsa ve Avustralya'da bir eyalet merkezi dışında kalan kırsak/ücra bölgelerde bulunuyorsa başvurmaya hak kazanır.

Airbnb aynı zamanda konaklama olanağı sunan barlarla rekabet hâlinde değil mi?

Airbnb tüm dünyadaki misafirlerin farklı konaklama yerleri bulmasına olanak tanır ve barlar da konaklama olanaklarına dâhildir. Avustralya'daki birçok bar işletmecisi zaten odalarını Airbnb'ye kaydedip ev sahipliğinde inanılmaz bir başarı sağladı. Odalarını platformumuza kaydeden bar işletmecileri yeni misafirlere ulaşıp kasabaya ve kasabadaki barlara yeni bir soluk kazandırıyor.

Neden şehirlerdeki barlara değil de özellikle kırsal ve ücra bölgelerdekiere odaklanılıyor?

Avustralya'nın kırsal ve ücra bölgelerinde azalan nüfus, kuraklık ve küçülen turizm buralardaki barlar ve kasabalar için tehdit hâline geldi. Airbnb yerel yönetim ve halkla birlikte çalışarak sağlıklı bir turizme yön vermek ve toplulukları güçlendirmek istiyor.

Airbnb ile ortaklık yapmanın dışında başka avantajları var mı?

Airbnb, gidilecek kırsal ve ücra bölgelerin tanıtımını yapacak ve misafirleri ziyarete teşvik edecektir.

Do pubs have to be listed on Airbnb in order to be eligible?

Hayır.

The Country Pub Project'e katılmak üzere kaç bar seçilecek?

The Country Pub Project'e katılmak üzere beş bar seçilecek. Her bar, Airbnb ile hibenin şartlarını düzenleyen bir sözleşme imzalayacaktır.

The Country Pub Project'e katılmak üzere seçildikleri takdirde barların Airbnb'ye kaydolması gerekecek mi?

Yes, the five selected pubs that receive the grant will need to list on Airbnb as part of the project. More details will be set out in the agreement which each of the five selected pubs will be required to sign with Airbnb.

İnsanlar yaşadıkları yerlerdeki barları aday gösterebilir mi (ör. bar adına)?

Evet, sahibi olmasanız bile bir barı aday gösterebilirsiniz.

Başvurular ne zaman sona erecek?

Başvurular 12 Temmuz Cuma günü saat 23.59'da sona erer.

Beş bar nasıl seçilecek?

Barlar, yapılan başvurunun güçlü yönleri göz önüne alınarak seçilecektir. Harika hikâyeleri, ilginç kasabaları ve kahraman işletmecileri olan barlar arıyoruz.

Seçilen barlara ne zaman bilgi verilecek?

Seçilen barlara 5 Ağustos 2019'da başlayan hafta içinde bildirim yapılacaktır.

Barım seçildiği takdirde The Country Pub Project'e katılmak için ne zaman hazır olmam gerekecek?

1 Ağustos-6 Eylül 2019 tarihleri arasında uygun olmanız gerekir.

What do the selected pubs receive in this project?

Seçilen beş bar işletmesinin her biri, barlarına canlılık kazandırmak ve yenileme çalışmaları yapmak için 50.000 ABD dolarına varan hibe ve bir tasarım ekibi desteği alacak. Bu kişiler, platformdaki kayıtta kendilerine rehberlik edecek deneyimli bir Airbnb Ev Sahibi ile birlikte çalışacaktır. Airbnb, misafirlerin ilgisini çekecek benzersiz bir Deneyim oluşturma sürecinde kasabaya destek vermekle kalmayıp barın ve kasabanın popülerlik kazanmasına yardımcı olacak bir kampanya başlatacaktır.

What do selected pubs need to do in order to receive the grant?

Seçilen barın hibe alabilmek için yukarıda belirtilen temel iş birliği koşulları ile görüntü ve kişilik yayınları (proje tanıtımında yer alacak) ve sponsorluk açıklamaları (barın projeyle ilgili sosyal medya iletişimleri için) gibi diğer şartları düzenleyen bir sözleşme imzalaması gerekecektir.

Do selected pubs have to spend the money on specific things? How will spending be monitored?

A grant of up to $50,000 will be allocated to the renovation and revival of each pub. Airbnb will work with the publican to determine how to use these funds. The grant will be utilised towards expenses incurred for the revival and renovation works, which have been agreed between the pub and Airbnb.

Are the selected pubs given a lump sum?

No. The grant can only be utilised towards expenses incurred by the pub for its revival and renovation works, which have been agreed between the pub and Airbnb (up to a maximum of $50,000).

My pub wasn’t selected, is there another opportunity for me to be involved?

Yes, we will be in touch with all applicants with further information.