Charlie's 2007-
Owners: Stephanie Scully (2007-)
Employees: Ty Harper (2008-), Animal [unseen] (2007), Valda Sheergold (2007-2008), Kirsten Gannon (2007-2008), Justin [unseen] (2007), Boyd Hoyland (2007)

Following her separation from Max, Steph wanted to put her own mark on the bar, employing Adam Rhodes to completely renovate it, removing the exposed steel and giving it a much warmer, more welcoming feel. The previous 'island' bar was replaced with a much bigger bar, whilst the office was set further back, increasing the space. The new look includes vertical wooden bars, sofas and various styles of tables and chairs. Whilst Scarlet Bar's signature red walls remained, the blue and steel was replaced with warmer, earthier tones such as taupe and chocolate brown. Meanwhile the lighting was made more natural, with lamps and uplighters replacing the spotlights of Scarlet Bar. Steph also renamed the bar, Charlie's, in honour of her son.

Previously...

Scarlet Bar 2005-2007
Owners: Max Hoyland (2005-2007), Stephanie Scully (2006-2007), Izzy Hoyland (2005-2006)
Employees: Boyd Hoyland (2006-2007), Janae Hoyland (2006-2007), Frazer Yeats (2006-2007), Will Griggs (2006-2007), Dylan Timmins (2006-2007), Stingray Timmins (2006), Kim Timmins (2005), Connor O'Neill (2005), Sindi Watts (2005)

Now in business with his sister, Izzy, the siblings planned a new modern wine bar to replace Lou's Place. The new bar used a modern scarlet and stainless steel colour scheme with steel structural columns left on display and corrugated iron panels give an industrial feel. Light wood and steel tables and chairs completed the look. The bar was originally going to be called Max's Wine Bar, however Izzy changed it to Scarlet Bar at the last minute, without consulting Max. The new set featured a backdrop composed of an enlarged photographic image of the actual location, giving a more realistic feel, resulting in windows not having to be covered to the same extent, however this meant that the doors and windows of the bar looked out onto a deserted Lassiter's complex. Therefore a few months after the set started being used, blinds were put in the windows to disguise this fact. In 2007, Stephanie Hoyland installed a sofa and a motorcycle game in the bar.

Lou's Place 1997-2005
Owners: Lou Carpenter (1997-2005), Max Hoyland (2002-2005)
Managers: Connor O'Neill (2004-2005)
Employees: Connor O'Neill (2003-2004), Gus Cleary (2004), Valda Sheergold (2004), Carmella Cammeniti (2003), Alex Argenzio (2003), Stephanie Scully (2001-2002), Matt Hancock (2001-2002), Kev Duve (1997-2001), Sarah Beaumont (1997), Joanna Evans (1997), Toadie Rebecchi, (1998-2000), Geri Hallett (1999), Libby Kennedy (1998-2000), Madge Bishop (1997)

Following his inheriting the pub after Cheryl's death, Lou decided to put his own mark on the place. Having bought out Joanna Hartman, Lou renamed the pub 'Lou's Place' and employed Darren Stark & Mal Kennedy to refurbish it, replacing the stained glass windows emblazoned with the name of the establishment featuring rolling hills, a river and various animals. A new door to the office was put in behind the bar, which was made larger and the pub returned to the dark wood finish of the original Waterhole, with new furniture to match. In 2002, when Max Hoyland bought into the business, he completely replaced the previously square tables with round ones, as well as replacing the chairs. Following the total destruction of the pub due to an arson attack started by Paul Robinson, the pub temporarily operated from the community hall, before Lou & Max's partnership was eventually dissolved after they failed to agree on their plans for the new pub.

Chez Chez 1994-1996
Owners: Lou Carpenter (1996), Joanna Evans (1996-1997), Cheryl Stark (1994-1996)
Employees: Tiberio (1994-1996), Jen Handley (1996), Debbie Martin (1996), Philip Martin (1996), Danni Stark (1996), Marlene Kratz (1995)

Now under the new title of Chez Chez - Cheryl's way of celebrating retaining ownership of the pub after selling off the rest of the Lassiter's complex and with the new name suggested by Cheryl's nephew, Sam Kratz - the pub retained much the same decor as The Waterhole, with only the signage changing.

The Waterhole 1986-1994
Owners: Cheryl Stark (1994), Lassiter's Hotel (1985-1994)
Managers: Brad Willis (1992-1993), Madge Bishop (1986-1992), Alex Carter (1986)
Employees: Kev Duve (1994), Susie Quilty (1994), Rick Alessi (1994), Brad Willis (1992), Annalise Hartman (1993), Gaby Willis (1992), Glen Donnelly (1991), Gloria Lewis (1989-1990), Henry Ramsay (1987-1988), Alex Carter (1986), Patty Collins (1986), Clive Gibbons (1986), Madge Bishop (1986)

An exact replica of Jack Lassiter's local pub back in Western Australia, The Waterhole was originally painted a beige colour with dark wood finishes. In 1991, the set was revamped overnight, receiving a coat of yellow paint on the walls. The bar was also repainted and the tables and chairs were replaced. In 1993, the pub was all but destroyed by a gas explosion and was completely refurbished, this time featuring a larger bar and a new, lighter, medium wood finish and light wood furniture. In 1994, having retained the pub following her sale of the rest of Lassiter's, Cheryl decided to rename the pub.

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