The Roxy Café
Fully Restored to its Former Glory
The story of the Greek Café is a shared chapter in the histories of Greece and Australia, a chapter that is almost over. Very few Greek cafés operate as they did 50 years ago and the Roxy may be the last example of an interwar cinema and café remaining in Australia.
Greek Cafés changed the course of Australia’s cultural history and left a significant legacy on our culinary and cultural landscape. The Roxy is a symbol that epitomises the Greek migration experience: one that made an outstanding contribution to the development of Australia. It is important that this story be shared with future generations
The Roxy has become a place of great historical significance that exhibits local distinctiveness and a sense of place. Its civic pride and confidence in its heritage, in its cultural facilities and collections attracts people from all walks of life, all wanting to share this unique experience. The opening of the cafe was a grande affair that attracted hundreds to Bingara.
See more great photos and watch the Roxy Theatre 75th Anniversary & Peter’s Cafe official reopening video >>
Trade Training Kitchen
A Trade Training Kitchen is situated at the back of the Roxy – The ability to grow your own talent and help address regional hospitality skills shortage through the facilitation of training.
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- Local residents being served lunch prepared by GLR hospitality students
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- Hospitality students hard at work in the Roxy Trade Training Kitchen
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- Not the favourite job, but one that has to be done!
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- Hospitality students hard at work in the Roxy Trade Training Kitchen
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- GLR Hospitality students hard at work in the Roxy Trade Training Kitchen
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- Hospitality students at the Roxy cafe
Roxy Tours
Tour numbers limited to 2 attendees and above.
Tour Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ONLY, at 10.30am
Touring or Large Groups – alternate arrangements – on application by contact the Bingara Visitors Centre during business hours (Mon to Fri between 9am to 12pm or between 1.30pm to 4.30pm):
Contact Tourism officer: 02 6724 0066, bingaratourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.au
Roxy Tour Prices (as of April 2022):
- Theatre, Trade Training Kitchen & Greek Museum: $10.00 per person
ENQUIRIES & INFORMATION
Live Performance Bookings, Private Functions and Weddings
Carmen Southwell
Mob: 0428 241 542
Email: csouthwell@gwydir.nsw.gov.au
Tour Group Enquires or Tour Bookings plus Live Performance Ticket sales
Jen Mead
Bingara Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 02 6724 0066 Mob: 0400 826 551
Email:bingaratourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.au
