The Cool Room Gallery inside the newly renovated Tathra Hotel has been filled with the work of artists Sharon Stevens and Julie Krone, breathing new life to  what was once a bottle shop cool room.

The gallery is entered through The Trove, a pop up antique and jewelry store, and will be open seven days a week throughout January.

Ms Stevens, who set up the gallery, said the yet to be renovated section of the pub may be converted into theatre space. in the future.

Ms Krone studied at the Sydney College of the Arts, and has held exhibitions across the Bega Valley.

The gallery will be open five days a week during February.