Smith St. Hotel
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The Smith St Hotel is a live music venue and pub located in Collingwood, Victoria. It opened in 1861 adjacent to the Fitzroy Gasworks as the Gasometer Hotel, known colloquially as The Gaso. Over its history, it has served as a hub for local musicians. Throughout the late 20th and 21st century, it went through several changes in ownership before closing most recently in February 2025. It reopened with its current name on 24 July 2026.
The building is a two storeyed stuccoed stone hotel on Smith Street, with a single storey section facing Alexandra Parade. In 2014, its yellow and black exterior was painted red.
History
The Smith St Hotel first opened in 1861 as the Gasometer Hotel, in reference to the nearby Fitzroy Gasworks—operating for 136 years under that name. Throughout its history, it was known as a venue for local live music, hosting many independent acts. as well as bigger bands such as Jet, Paul Dempsey, and the Saints.
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