WHY YOUNGER MEN ARE DITCHING THE PUB FOR ONLINE
Research into the preferences of Gen Y and Gen Z Australian men has found more now tending to socialise or gamble online rather than with mates at the pub. The results suggest traditional nights out are being forsaken in favour
REILLY GROUP FOSTERING A FRIEND IN GLEBE
Ray Reilly’s growing partnership operation has brought the mateship back to the Friend in Hand, by focusing on the appeal for locals and on old-fashioned hospitality. The Friend In Hand (FIH) is one of Glebe’s oldest pubs, established 1857. For
ALH’S IRISH FINNEGANS MAJOR REBRAND INTO THE CONDO
After almost thirty years, Australian Leisure & Hospitality’s (ALH) Irish Finnegans in Townsville has received a multi-million-dollar renovation, including a name change and updated identity. The pub, built in 1998, is now known as The Condo Hotel, to broaden its
VIBRANCY CONCERNS HIT GALLAGHER’S HUNTER’S HILL
The disconnect between the state government’s ‘Vibrancy’ initiatives and other stakeholders has reared again, as Patrick Gallagher joins the trove of publicans pushing for expanded trading. Gallagher Hotels purchased Art Deco classic the Hunters Hill Hotel (HHH), the only pub
STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT: WHAT PATRONS AND INDUSTRY WANT
The inaugural State of the Industry Report (SIR) has been unveiled by the Australian Hotels Association (Vic), citing extensive research on what consumers want from pubs and society. The SIR outlines the social and economic contribution of pubs and hotels
VENUES FAILING LOW-VISION ATTENDEES
Vision Australia reports that many people with low vision often receive poor treatment from venue staff and security, with focus group data showing attendees often leave events early – if they attend at all. While those in the focus group
ARTEMUS AND FELONS’ MORE AT MANLY WHARF
Felons has finalised its harbourside home at Manly Wharf, marking the milestone of its broad offering brew-pub in a three-day celebration. One of Australia’s most innovative Brewing Co’s, the opening of Felons Barrel Room and installation of its new onsite
SMITHS STEPPING DOWN FROM AMERICAN
A “rare and distinguished” freehold operation is being sold by long-timers, offering the picturesque American Hotel in popular Creswick. The Hotel boasts a rich history, established in 1858 it is a beautifully maintained heritage building dripping with period charm, enhanced
VGCCC HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR VIGILANCE AFTER SELF-EXCLUSION FAILURE
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) advised regional venues this week to be extra vigilant over the upcoming holiday period in preventing self-excluded patrons from entering a gaming machine area. Gambling providers have a duty of care for
FLOWER PASSES LONG FLAT IN BELATED RETURN FOR BROTHERS
Veteran hotelier Alistair Flower has relinquished his Long Flat Pub to high-flying newcomers Stephen and Scott McMillan, in a return to the country a century in the making. Flower Hotels, led by Port Macquarie hotelier Alistair Flower, acquired the hotel
