EDIT: Merivale have provided a statement on the future of The Ivy, see at the bottom.

The famous Sydney venue The Ivy is set to be knocked down, with Merivale boss-man Justin Hemmes confirming the super-club will be going under the knife and turned into a 55-storey hotel.

Hemmes spoke with Daily Telegraph to confirm the plans for the redevelopment, which is currently being drafted up with no cement date for its start.

He explained that he had only initially wanted to own the venue for 10 years, however it’s popularity in the Sydney nightlife scene quickly made The Ivy one of his most valuable investments, and today it has a staggering estimated $64 million value.

The Ivy Courtyard via Garden Party

Naturally, the news has upset a number of The Ivy’s party-going attendees on social media, however Hemmes has made it clear that it was always his intention since purchasing the land in 2004 for $22 million. Who knows, maybe the club will get a makeover and return alongside the hotel?

Regardless, there has certainly been plenty of huge parties at The Ivy over the years, be it the pool of the courtyard. Be sure you head along to the spot before it faces the wrecking ball!

Statement from Merivale:

We can confirm that Merivale is currently exploring ideas for the long-term future of the ivy precinct, with a number of options being considered including a new hotel, hospitality and lifestyle complex.  

However, if the project proceeds, it is still many years away and discussions to date have only been preliminary.  No final plans have been decided nor time-lines set, and there are certainly no immediate plans to commence redevelopment of the site. 

When ivy launched in 2007, it was arguably Australia’s most ambitious hospitality transformations. Eleven years on, ivy continues to be enormously successful and sets the benchmark for Sydney hospitality with its diverse portfolio of bars, hatted restaurants, event spaces and entertainment experiences, including international attraction ‘Thursday nights at ivy’, Sunday party institution ‘Marco Polo’ and dance juggernaut ‘Ministry of Sound Club Australia’.  

Ivy continues to operate “business as usual” and we look forward to welcoming guests for years to come.