Aug 2019, Bingara, NSW
Australian country towns have a wonderful history of Greek Cafes. In Bingara, NSW you’ll find a fine example of this memorable era. Tours are available and ours was conducted by a descendant of a Greek immigrant family.
Built in 1936 by three Greek migrants from Kythera, the Art Deco beauty of the Roxy has been restored by the community. Peters cafe next door was the original milk bar named after one of the partners. Within the complex there is a Greek museum to the hardworking Greeks who ran cafes throughout Australia serving Australian meals. Steak, mixed grills, baked beans on toast, malted milks and the like. The theatre and cafe are both trading.
Peter’s Milk Bar will bring back memories for many Australians
Peter’s Milk Bar will bring back memories for many Australians
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What a fabulous find, must put it on our list for next time we are passing that way.
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And take the tour. Such a friendly town too.
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Love that art deco decor. 🙂
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Yes, beautiful. It’s so good that it’s still in use.
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Absolutely 👍🏼😊
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I’d definitely visit
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It’s magical, the Greeks have played a big part in our history.
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Looks amazing, that’s defiantly added to my list 🙂
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You won’t regret it.
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Looks fascinating, love a bit of art deco and Peters Milk Bar looks well worth a visit.
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A priceless slice of history and of course at one time almost every country town had a Greek cafe/milk bar. It’s so good to see it preserved.
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