General News
7 July, 2026
Rustorations expand to draw more night life
Rustorations are extending their hours to offer a new "speakeasy" experience at night.
As the team at Rustorations plan to pump more night life into Maryborough, they hope their ambitious “speakeasy” evening hours is something locals are looking for.
Much of the cafe has undergone a make over. After four years of success from morning and lunch hours, Rustorations’ Jenni Whittle said she wants to welcome a “different crowd” in the evening.
“It’s for a relaxed feel, to feel at home, for people to mix with friends, in a safe spot. That’s the main vibe,” she said.
“There is a niche ... people want to come out, but sometimes the question is ‘where do they want to go?’. We hope this will be a personal space. We’ve leveled up in how we can serve people and make sure they have a good time.”
Now home to a new stage, garden, and open area at the business’ rear, Ms Whittle is looking forward to housing live music during the warmer months.
But until then, the Rustorations team will host a grand opening of their night time hours, welcoming patrons to their new bar from 5 pm onwards, with a menu consisting of various finger food starting this week.
“We have nice lighting, laughter, wine, cocktails, we will start very basic,” Ms Whittle said.
“Our menu will have a mixture changing weekly, with a few favourites like our chicken burger made from scratch, but we will still have our specials.
“We have got an experienced guy to run the bar, so we will let him loose and see what happens.”
Rustorations’ winter opening hours will be from Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 pm.
“It’s the vibe we are going for, if it’s there, you have to support local to keep it staying open,” Ms Whittle said.
Hours will extend later in the year, by summertime.
Rustoration’s grand opening will take place on Friday, July 10 at 5 pm.