A HISTORIC venue in Launceston is looking forward to a bright future after its acquisition by an Essex-based millionaire.

The White Hart Hotel, based on Broad Street, has been a focal point for community life in the town since its construction in the early 18th century, and after a turbulent recent history, hopes are high that under the hands-on ownership of business tycoon Harjinder ‘Harry’ Singh Sidhu, the future will be the bridge over troubled water the beloved venue needs.

For the new team, led by Ram, the general manager, taking over the reins, there is a real focus on bringing the hotel back to being at the ‘hart’ of Launceston life.

Hannah Kenny, the new events manager at the White Hart Hotel told the Post that everyone from the owner to the staff were dedicated to delivering an extraordinary experience for their clients – with investment and effort being put into reopening the hotel after two years of closure and giving life to the presently closed ballroom.

She added: “It has been an amazing welcome from the town and there’s been so much support from both locals and holidaymakers, some of which have been every day while visiting the area.

“The plan is to have the ballroom officially opened on August 1; it is currently having a few changes done in there to bring it to life.”

The theme of something for everyone extends to the menu, with the team preparing to launch a large diverse offering containing tastes for everyone, with the Indian menu recently introduced proving popular with visitors.

Feedback from customers is at the core of the venue’s revival, with Hannah adding: “Whether good or bad, we want to hear from our customers as we want them to work with us to bring the White Hart back to former glories.”