Redcape has boosted its exposure in the Sunshine Coast with the acquisition of Maeva Hospitality’s four pubs for circa $80 million. Maeva Hospitality – formerly Sunshine Coast Hotels – is a venture by veteran Queensland hoteliers Scott Armstrong and Richard Deery. The Deery family famously own the storied Story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane. Maeva’s portfolio […]
The trailblazing Comiskey Group has completed the Eumundi puzzle, officially acquiring the Brewery operation within its Imperial Hotel from Lion. Eumundi was created by brewing engineer and developer John Lynch, who gathered investors to acquire the Imperial Hotel and establish the brewery. Eumundi Lager was introduced to the market in 1988. After a brief period
A rash of reports and bad reviews against the security at the Log Cabin in Penrith has prompted some decisive action, and a swift replacement. Late March conversations on social media cried no joy on security at the western Sydney pub, said to be heavy-handed and abusing their authority. Emma H posted she had heard
Momento’s momentous Oran Park Hotel officially opens this week, unveiling what is one of Australia’s largest and most ambitious hospitality and entertainment ‘mega-precincts’. First to see the light is Jinja rooftop bar, beginning trading Thursday (3 April), atop the $50 million investment across 7,500sqm that aims to “redefine the leisure scene in south-west Sydney”. Designed
New research finds diners are being more “intentional” about how they spend, with 40 per cent of venues finding guests opting for lower-priced items – yet overall activity is trending upward. In light of Australians in 2024 dining out eight per cent more, and drinking in venues 22 per cent more year on year, Lightspeed
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) is diving into the new year and a new chapter in hospitality with a refreshed brand identity and logo for the big show for 2025. Ending a decade sporting the poker machine-inspired insignia, the contemporary new look marks a milestone in the event’s evolution, which in itself is a nod
Rugby Australia has announced innovative pub group Funlab as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025, connecting fans and aligning brands. Funlab is a pioneer of ‘competitive socialising experiences’, with over 50 locations across Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The group boasts multiple brands: Holy Moley, Hijinx Hotel, Archie Brothers, Cirque Electriq and
Shepparton’s Victoria Hotel has pleaded guilty to three charges relating to police finding minors on the premise on two occasions. The Victoria Hotel, aka The Vic, is a well-patronised pub in the town of Shepparton, around 200 kilometres north of Melbourne. It is also known for incorporating Flanagan’s Irish bar. On 12 April 2024 police
DB Pubs has listed its large-format Railway Hotel in Armidale as it looks to focus on operations closer to home. Built 1879 in the Victorian style, with a crested parapet and extensive iron lacework, the stoic two-storey structure is complemented by a modern extension at the rear, set on a substantial 3,819sqm site. A full
Sam Watts has completed an extraordinary tenure of 36 years with sale of his historic New Crown Hotel in Hay to a Sydney-based group, replete with immediate upside. Established in the early 1900s, the two-storey New Crown has gone on to become one of the oldest pubs in Hay, set on a sizeable landholding
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