Old Town Hall, Suva

Originally christened the Queen Victoria Memorial Hall upon its inauguration in 1905, the Old Town Hall holds echoes of a bygone era when it was situated opposite Fiji Air Services, encompassing a burial ground that transitioned from a local to a European resting place. All remains were later relocated to the existing Suva cemetery to pave the way for the construction of the initial Town Hall, which, for many years, claimed its position as Suva's premier architectural gem.

Distinguished by its balconies and ornate ironwork, the Town Hall exemplifies Suva's colonial architecture at its finest. Throughout its century-long existence, this venerable structure has served a multitude of purposes, housing entities like the Fiji Museum, an aquarium, a theater, and various restaurants.

Presently, it welcomes patrons to the Vineyard Palace Restaurant on the ground floor, exuding charm and heritage. Upstairs, the Old Town Hall finds new life with the Ashiyana Restaurant, an Indian culinary haven. The Ashiyana Restaurant specializes in authentic South Indian dishes reminiscent of those savored by the Moghul dynasty in the early 1800s. The restaurant offers a cozy and relaxed ambiance, inviting patrons to indulge in Tandoori curries.