An historic Upper Hunter hotel has been sold.
Eaton’s Hotel in Muswellbrook has been purchased by Hunter Valley businessman Dale McNamara for an undisclosed amount.
It brings to 8 the number of pubs the Singleton local currently owns which employs a total of around 150 staff.
Mr McNamara has told the Hunter Valley Newsroom he plans to turn it into a much-loved family pub.
He has already started renovating the historic Muswellbrook venue, originally built in the 1850’s after settlement last week.
This includes a deep clean throughout and replacing carpets.
Mr McNamara says he plans to honour the great history of the building.