Young & Jackson Hotel
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Young & Jackson Hotel, originally the Princes Bridge Hotel, was first licensed in 1861. On August 1st, 1875, the license was taken over by Henry Figsby Young and Thomas Joshua Jackson. In the same year on May 1st, the painting 'Chloe' debuted at the Paris Salon. 150 years later the names Young & Jackson and Chloe have become intertwined in Melbourne's psyche as generations of Melburnians pass through the doors of Y&J to gather and socialise, celebrate and commiserate and meet before and review after—always under the watchful eye of Chloe, the queen of the bar room wall.
What's On
Join us for stories, history, talks, art and displays relating to our 150-year celebrations, the hotel and Chloe. There will be hourly talks by the Y&J ambassador across the weekend.
Images: (1) Young & Jackson Hotel (2) Corner Swanston & Flinders Street Melbourne (3) Chloe's rooms during Open House 2024 (4) Heritage tiles, exterior Young & Jackson Hotel. All photos: courtesy of Young & Jackson.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 26 July + Sunday 27 July
Open access 10am—3pm
Tours run hourly from 11am (last tour at 3pm)
Running for 20 minutes for up to 30
Bookings
No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting Point
Meet outside the venue at the Swanston Street Door.
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom, Elevator access, Partially wheelchair accessible
Talks and access to Chloe are fully accessible. Some historical displays may be in areas that are not accessible such as the stairwell and lounge area.
