The legendary Ettamogah Pub has unveiled a bold new tropical-inspired look.

Born from a cartoon, the cult pub has become an unlikely landmark for Queensland’s south-east over the past three decades.

Despite its popularity, a drawn out legal battle over royalties to the Sunshine Coast venue’s parent company halted any chance of a revamp to the pub for years.

The pub has gained cult status over the years. (9news)

Aussie World's Tim James spoke to 9News about the Ettamogah's revamp. (9NEWS)

But with theme park Aussie World recently taking over, the new era has begun- heralded with an eye-catching makeover.

Inspired by the beach, the pub’s size has been doubled, and now features a waterfall.

“There’s been plenty of conversation around it, some people are still attached to the (old) style, but a lot of people are keen to see what’s coming,” Tim James from Aussie World told 9News.

Renovations are expected to be complete by next year. (9NEWS)

Other locals said they suppSorted the change, describing it as, “Pretty cool”.

The Ettamogah’s creator, Lindsay ‘Coop’ Cooper’, was emotional today but said he was accepting of the pub’s future.

The pub's new look is inspired by a tropical oasis. (9NEWS)

“I love it, because I had a hand building the original one and killing the old one, I fully understand what it was done for,” Mr Cooper said.

Also ‘under renovation’ is the pub’s name, with Mr Cooper calling for it to be dubbed, “Queenslander”.

The complete renovation of the pub is expected to be finished by next year.