The Sawyers Arms Tavern or ‘Clat’s’ is a landmark public house on Noble Street, Newtown.

The original tavern was opened in 1850 by John Jackson. Jackson entered the business of innkeeper with interests also as a timber merchant. His new hotel became a popular meeting place. The current building is believed to have replaced the original structure in 1907.

In the 1950’s the name was changed to Kardinia Park Hotel. In 1958 this name was changed back to the original, Sawyers Arms Tavern, by Eileen and Kenneth Clatworthy when they took over the business. With a family history in hotels, Mrs Clat, as she was affectionately known, continued to run the hotel until the early 2000’s.

The custodians of the Sawyers Arms Tavern today are the Upham family. Respectful of its rich history and old bones, the Tavern has been carefully restored to maintain the warmth and integrity of the building. It remains a popular meeting place for locals, and invites guests to embrace a new culinary journey in modern Australian cuisine with the appointment of Executive Chef, Jackson Hunt.