Long awaited $25 million Baillie Hill redevelopment announces official opening date

After years of anticipation, the $25 million redevelopment of one of the State’s most historic sites is finally ready to open its doors, creating more than 100 jobs.

Baillie Hill will officially open on Monday January 19, transforming the former Elizabeth Baillie site at 15 Hill View Terrace, East Victoria Park into one of Perth’s most ambitious hospitality and community precincts.

The redevelopment blends hospitality, heritage and green space, bringing together a wide range of hospitality venues, family-friendly areas, creative studios, markets and the restored Baillie House, which was WA’s first specialist maternity hospital.

Designed as a modern, walkable village, Baillie Hill has been created with residents at its heart.

General manager Thomas Curtis and food and beverage manager Patrick De Costa, who have overseen the project, said the focus had always been on creating a place that was welcoming, easy to enjoy, and that felt connected.

“Every element at Baillie Hill has been designed to bring people together,” Mr Curtis said.

“Each venue has its own identity, atmosphere and point of view, but the experience across the site feels cohesive. Whether you’re here for breakfast, an afternoon with the kids, or drinks with friends, it all flows naturally.”

Food and beverage options include Beth’s Bakery, The Berwick Bar & Kitchen, Milly’s Acre, Parco Pizza and Greensleeves Gelato, with each venue curated to feel distinct while contributing to a broader neighbourhood experience.

“To us, neighbourhood hospitality means accessibility,” Mr De Costa said.

“It’s about creating spaces that people feel comfortable dropping into at any time, places that fit into everyday routines rather than just special occasions.

“Quality does not have to be formal or exclusive. We focus on doing simple things well and keeping the experience genuine.”

With heritage central to the project, the Elizabeth Baillie site was carefully restored to preserve the original architecture features and its history.

“We didn’t want to build over history. We wanted to carry it forward,” Mr Curtis said.

“This site has more than a century of significance.

“Being able to honour that legacy while creating something new for the next generation is incredibly meaningful.”

The opening of the precinct will create more than 100 jobs, with People and Culture leader Ella Chambers-Hobbs focused on building a values-led workplace.

“Baillie Hill isn’t just a collection of venues. It’s a community,” Ms Chambers-Hobbs said.

“We’re creating a culture built on kindness, creativity, pride and genuine hospitality. Whether someone is working in the gardens, the bakery, behind the bar, or with families in the playground, we want them to feel connected to the place and proud of the role they play.”

Executive chef Ermias Alemayehu is leading the menu which is grounded in local produce, seasonality and low-waste practices.

“Great food starts with great ingredients,” Mr Alemayehu said.

“Western Australia produces some of the best in the world, and we are proud to champion local growers and producers. Our menus are designed to be honest, delicious and thoughtful, using whole ingredients, minimising waste and celebrating flavour.”

Baillie Hill is designed as an all-day destination with options for people to use the precinct from the morning to night.

“We imagine people dropping in without thinking, staying longer when they feel like it, and always feeling welcome,” Mr Curtis and Mr De Costa said.

“That’s what a modern, walkable village looks like in Perth.”