BEER BASTIAN THE FLODGE FLIPS
Inner west beer mecca The Flodge is in new hands, as veteran Matthew Sen steps back from his prized, awarded Forest Lodge Hotel. Built 1866, when its home of Arundel Street was the part of the main thoroughfare into Sydney
FAMILIES LIST LINVILLE DESTINATION PUB
A dedicated family has listed their beloved Linville Hotel in south-east Queensland, offering an upward trajectory and clutch of fresh industry accolades as they reluctantly look to leave. The historic hotel was established in 1904 on a prominent 2,024sqm site
SECOND GLADSTONE HOTEL RSA CASE PROMPTS FRESH SANCTION
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has barred Gladstone Hotel manager Mark Keegan, finding he failed his responsibilities during a serious RSA breach involving a repeat intoxicated patron. The disciplinary action follows an investigation by Liquor & Gaming
SURFHOUSE UP AT MEREWETHER
The Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle – one of the city’s most celebrated waterside venues – is available for the first time since its inception. In the last days of 1989 an earthquake registering 5.6 on the Richter scale shook the
KENO FINED OVER SELF-EXCLUSION ERROR
State watchdog the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has penalised Keno in Victoria for failing to prevent a person self-excluded from its systems from gambling. In April 2024 a customer made the decision to self-exclude from products provided
INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY: A GLOBAL TOAST TO BEER
There are few products that bring people together quite like beer. From the neighbourhood local pouring familiar favourites to craft breweries showcasing bold new flavours, beer remains at the heart of hospitality, connecting communities one schooner, pint and tasting paddle
STUDY BODES NEXT-GEN HOSPITALITY
A partnership between Hunt Hospitality and the University of Newcastle’s data analytics team recently completed PhD research that could be the platform for a dynamic new way to manage hospitality. The research project, taking 3.5 years, was with the University’s Professor
PUB GROUP POSES PLANS FOR RINGWOOD
A growing Melbourne-based group has acquired a vacant hospitality site in Ringwood, citing plans for “an exciting new venture”. The landmark three-level architectural freehold is a purpose-built structure with indoor and outdoor entertainment zones, an integrated lift, a spacious beer
PUBS ARE THE CRITICAL THIRD PLACE
On any given fortnight, one of Sydney's inner-west pubs transforms into something unexpected. The beers are still flowing, but it's glue sticks, patterned paper and bursts of laughter that take centre stage as strangers gather around to create, chat and
ST ANDREWS DESTINATION PUB ON OFFER
The business and freehold of historic landmark the St Andrews Hotel are being sold, in the scenic Kinglake foothills. Built 1856, when St Andrews was known as ‘Queenstown’, the hotel has become renowned for its cozy country pub vibe. It
