Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

STRAWBERRY HILLS FOR LAUNDY CLAN

Posted on November 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Surry Hills institution the Strawberry Hills Hotel has been sold by legacy hoteliers the Hargreaves family to the pilots of the Laundy Hotels empire, Danielle and Shane Richardson. Almost a decade after purchasing the nearby Shakespeare Hotel, in 1975, matriarch

EVEN REMOTE ICONIC PUBS BATTLE COUNCIL

Posted on November 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Representative of the plight of pubs everywhere, the stoic Betoota Hotel in outback Queensland has failed in its bid to get works done through council to allow patrons access to a local watering hole. The Betoota – a famously outback

THE LADY GETS LUCKY

Posted on November 4th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

After suddenly closing “indefinitely” last month citing storm damage, facing an uncertain future, it’s been revealed the Lady Hampshire will return as a pub. Previously known as the Old Hampshire Hotel, the old-school watering hole was established on bustling Parramatta

YARRA GOLD IN HEALESVILLE

Posted on November 4th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The stately Grand Hotel in the heart of Victoria’s prized Yarra Valley is being offered to market by a private family. Occupying a highly visible 1,510sqm corner zoned Commercial 1, the hotel property incorporates a front bar with TAB, cocktail

NEW GLORY FOR HISTORIC ST ANDREWS

Posted on November 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Historic landmark the St Andrews Hotel in the Kinglake foothills has been sold and is destined for significant investment, to better service growing demand from the surrounding lifestyle catchments. St Andrew was a first-century Christian Apostle, and is a community

AVC DEBUTS THE BELLEVUE

Posted on November 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co has unveiled a brand-new venue for Melbourne’s Southbank, opening the stylish Bellevue Bar & Terrace on the Yarra in time for a summer of entertainment. Throwing open the doors on Friday (30 October) the Bellevue is located

SWEENEYS SNAP UP THE OXFORD

Posted on October 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Family-owned Sweeney Pub Group is entering its next phase of expansion, signing and settling on inner west institution the Oxford Tavern in Petersham. The dormant pub came to market in June through receivers and managers Cameron Gray and Adam

LION PUBS THE OPEN

Posted on October 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Furthering its investment in Australia’s biggest “cultural and sporting moments” Lion has announced its new multi-year deal for Hahn to be the official beer of the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis tour. The Australian Open has become one of

NSW EXCELLENCE OF 2026

Posted on October 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The annual gala AHA NSW Awards for Excellence took place Tuesday night before 1,400 industry, political and business leaders, at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Following a greeting and networking session overlooking the hallowed turf, with live music and sponsored refreshments, guests

KNOX STEAMS HOME ON THE RAILWAY

Posted on October 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The Roche family’s pub group has sold and settled Armidale landmark the Railway Hotel to the growing New England collection of Jim Knox. The Victorian-style pub was built in 1879, featuring a crested parapet and extensive iron lacework, with a