ONE of Tamworth's most iconic pubs is set to go to auction in Sydney on Tuesday.
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The Locomotive Hotel will be auctioned off by Burke and Smyth agents on Tuesday morning at a commercial real estate sale.
Owned by Matt Zell, the Belmore Street, West Tamworth venue is one of the region's most historic hotels, and poured its last beer in 2018.
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Built in 1878, the pub affectionately known as the 'Loco' became one of the most popular workers watering holes in Tamworth.
Former publican Fred Thompson, established the Locomotive as a go-to venue during the early years of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
During that time, the pub was known to host a variety of different events including live music shows, talent quests, pig, goat and camel racing.
The venue was first put up for sale in 2017.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
