The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]
Hotels
Hotels.
Brian Boru Hotel (Daniel Sheedy, proprietor), Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. This hotel was established by Mr. Sheedy in the year 1865. The first building was burnt down, and the present one was erected in 1885. It is a two-storied building in wood and iron, and contains about thirty-five rooms, of which the greater number are bedrooms. There are five sitting rooms, and a dining-room capable of seating thirty guests. Mr. Sheedy is further referred to as a member of the Greymouth Borough Council.
Commercial Hotel (Jeremiah M'Carthy, proprietor), corner of Mawhera Quay and Boundary Street, Greymouth. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This well known hostelry has the reputation of being one of the best houses on the West Coast. The building, which was erected about the year 1887, is of two stories, and contains twenty-one comfortably furnished bedrooms, several sitting-rooms, and a commercial room. The dining room is capable of seating thirty people. The billiard room is fitted with one of Alcock's best full-sized tables. An excellent table is maintained, and liquors of the best brands are supplied to customers. The “Commercial” is centrally situated, and easy of access to passengers by trains and steamers.
Mr. J. McCarthy , the Proprietor, was born in Bendigo, Victoria, and came to New Zealand in 1869. He is a very popular landlord. Mr. M'Carthy is further referred to as a member of the Greymouth County Council.
Greymouth Coffee Palace and Tea Rooms (John Keller, proprietor), Corner of Tainui Street and Mackay Street, Greymouth. Telephone, No. 50. This business was established in the year 1903. It is conducted in a three-storied building of wood and iron, and contains thirty-three rooms, including twenty-four bedrooms, three sitting rooms, a dining hall capable of seating fifty guests, lavatories and baths, and two shops on the ground floor. The general sitting room measures thirty-three page 572 feet by fourteen feet, and is both cheerful and comfortable. The tea rooms are on the first floor, and are thoroughly up-to-date. Light refreshments can be obtained at any hour, and the pleasant situation of the rooms, overlooking Tainui and Mackay Streets, makes them a favourite place of resort. Mr. Keller can accommodate about thirty visitors in his establishment; he is also a caterer and confectioner, and has provided for numerous important banquets.
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Mr. and Mrs J. Keller.