It neighbours Curtin House, the former headquarters of the detective unit of the Western Australian Police.

[13] The name of the venue comes from its position across the road from a building in the Perth cultural precinct that used to operate as a Magistrates court.

[citation needed] From 1903 it was operated by Con O'Brien, the first Labor Member of the Legislative Council.

The venue was formerly owned jointly by Maddox and her partner, Malcolm Day; prior to their separation.

In response to these criticisms, the venue adorned its entrance with rainbow colours while its owners publicly stated their support for the LGBTQ+ community; and hired additional security, but declined a requested ban on non-queer patrons.