Pembroke Hotel

The Pembroke opened in 1842. It also got its liquor licence the same year.

The Pembroke isn’t closed on public holidays, they welcome guests and diners.

The Pembrokes facilities are Tas keno (the biggest jackpot was $287,000), the pokies, pool (8 Ball) the Tote and a bottle shop.

The Pembroke also offers a pool tournament if you are interested in pool (8 Ball); we asked how much the Pembroke makes a year with the pokies but it is confidential!

To apply at the Pembroke Hotel as a kitchen hand you must be 14 years old or over. The average income for staff is 35,000-40,000 thousand dollars a year.

There is currently (2008) an ex-student from Sorell School working as a chef in the kitchen he makes really nice food! The Pembroke was involved in a robbery but the security is much better in Sorell now. There is a police station just around the corner.

There are currently no permanent guests at the Pembroke but there is believed to be a ghost. The prices range from $700 dollars a week in a 1 spa suit to $1116.95 for a 5 family apartment but sadly the Pembroke doesn’t have a Valentine’s room.

If you want a great place to stay come to the Pembroke Hotel in Sorell. There is the bird sanctuary, the local park, dance studio, events at the memorial hall (Karate, Dance, P.C.Y.C. etc) and a lot more. Come and stay and meet the friendly staff!

Bibliography:
Pembrokes Home Page
Interview with Pembroke Staff

Sorell Barracks

The Sorell Barracks is a colonial Georgian terrace that was built in 1827. It is the oldest standing building in Sorell.

Situated

The address of the Sorell Barracks is 31 Walker Street, Sorell, Tas and is situated 10 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Hobart city. It is also just a 1 hour drive to the historical Port Arthur and a 15 minute drive to the history packed Richmond.

Description
The Sorell Barracks supplies a wide range of accommodation, including a family cottage with one double bedroom and one bedroom with two single beds making it an ideal for newly weds or a small/young family. There are also two upstairs loft apartments.

Features
The Sorell Barracks has stacks of features including: Free video library, Barbeque, Refrigerator, Microwave, T.V reception, Spa Bath and LOADS more.

Misc
One guest reviewed the Sorell Barracks and said that it was a little further out than she had expected. She also thought that it was fairly small for three adults yet it was nice and cosy.

Written by David and Keelan.

Hook ‘n’ Camping

The Sorell Fishing shop, called Hook ‘n’ Camping, opened in December 2003. The best selling products are lures. They opened from 9am-6pm Monday to Saturday. The shop is found in the Gateway Shopping Centre.

Stuart Bailey was the owner in 2008. He decided to open the shop in Sorell because of the growing population and because there was no other fishing shop in Sorell. They like to fish and they get the most customers on Friday. When they moved here it was just a empty room.

Pictures taken by: Ricky Pritchard