Thursday, 21 October, 2010 - 00:00
Breaking new ground
The family that operated the Hillarys tavern for 20 years has created something very different at The Breakwater. Aimée Sargent reports.
Sean Reid’s transformation of a suburban pub into the award-winning Breakwater had its genesis on the streets of New York and after a stint in London Mr Reid returned to Perth determined to transform his family’s Hillarys Boat Harbour tavern into a world-class venue incorporating the latest pub, club and dining trends from around the world. As The Breakwater’s Managing Director Mr Reid leads a staff of 150 employees as well as overseeing its 18-strong management team. In 2010 it was named the Best Overall Hotel in Australia and Best Restaurant in Australia at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards.
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The family that operated the Hillarys tavern for 20 years has created something very different at The Breakwater. Aimée Sargent reports.
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Owner, Managing Director
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