A Bondi Icon Is Born

Ravesi's Corner, a Bondi icon, was built by the Ravesi brothers in 1914 after migrating from Italy. Throughout the first half of the century the building consisted of eight flats on the upper floors and a variety of shops on the ground level.

One of the shops operated as a traditional Italian coffee shop and for many years the Ravesi's brothers could be seen in their customary white aprons serving coffee to Bondi regulars or standing out the front watching the passing parade.

As the years went by, age and the harsh beachfront conditions took their toll. The buildings' condition deteriorated and eventually the family decided the upkeep was too much and they decided to sell the building.

In 1986 the current owners purchased the building. At the time the structure was in very poor condition. A complete upgrade followed. The façade was retained due to its heritage value. The interior of the building was completely redone over two years to incorporate a large restaurant (located on the 1st floor), 16 hotel rooms (now 12) and suites, a hotel reception area and 5 shops (on the ground floor).

In 2001 the restaurant was closed and another major refurbishment commenced. This included creating two new bar areas; one where the corner retail outlet existed and the other in the lower ground floor storage area. In May 2002, the refurbishment was completed, the licence granted and the bars opened. They have been an overwhelming success.

Soon after, the refurbishment of the hotel suites began making Ravesi's the only boutique hotel in Bondi. Conceived by designer and artist Dane van Bree the guestrooms have been individually decorated to make each distinct and unique.

Now home to Sydney's hottest new bar, Drift, Ravesi's again sets the benchmark for Bondi. Opening Friday 30 November, 2007; the bar presents an important addition to the premium end of Sydney's hospitality offerings; and provides a new high-end home for Bondi's A-List locals and Sydneysiders, looking for their next luxury experience. The lounge bar also marks the latest commitment by Ravesi's General Manager Troy Graham to the reinvigoration of this stunning and unique heritage location.

Synonymous with Bondi's glamorous coastal lifestyle; Ravesi's excellent Australian cuisine, boutique accommodation and fashionable bars are a familiar and favoured destination for chic locals and luxury loving visitors.  Committed to presenting the best of Bondi to local and international guests, Ravesi's continues to set new standards of excellence on Australia's most famous beach.