JUBILEE HOTEL OPEN AFTER MASSIVE MAKEOVER

Brisbane’s iconic and historic Jubilee Hotel of Fortitude Valley has reopened after a hard-fought multi-year makeover in conjunction with the $200 million development at its rear. Built 1887, the pub became part of the Jubilee Place redevelopment taking place on

AVC OPENS PENTRIDGE PRISON PUB

The first partnership venue between Australian Venue Co. and BrewDog, BrewDog Pentridge, threw open its doors last week to Victorian beer devotees.   BrewDog Pentridge has been a $3 million project by AVC and BrewDog – one of the world’s

BEST-OF-THE-BEST CROWNED AT NATIONAL AWARDS

The crème of the country’s hotels were crowned this week at the prestigious Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence. A record 730 VIPs and industry guests gathered for the extravaganza, held for the first time at Sydney’s Campbell’s Cove,

DRUNK MANAGER FACES TIME FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

A Queensland pub manager is facing prison over his behaviour at a Christmas party, where he is said to have groped and assaulted two teenage girls. 42-year-old Samuel McGrath appeared this week before Noosa Magistrates Court, where he pleaded guilty

CANBERRA’S BIG KAMBAH INN FOR SALE

The large-format Kambah Inn tavern in suburban Canberra is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 40 years. The standalone venue is set on 943sqm at the entrance to the Kambah Group Centre, enjoying vehicle or pedestrian

WANLESS LISTS WESTSIDE TAVERN AND LAND BANK

Horseracing identity and hotelier Leigh Wanless has listed his Westside Tavern and Motel, boasting an approved DA and big potential at the gateway to the Fraser Coast. Wanless stems from one of Queensland’s most prominent racing families, and has been

PASTORAL PAYS PRICE FOR PANDEMIC TRADE

A COVID-defying publican who opened his Pastoral Hotel in Echuca during the lockdowns has faced court and been fined for his insolence. During Victoria’s fifth lockdown, in 2021, the Pastoral Hotel reopened for three days before being forced to close

NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FINALISTS

The National chapter of the Australian Hotels Association says it is time to party again “cocktail style” as the 2022 Awards for Excellence revs up. A showcase of Australia’s hottest pubs and hotels will take place Monday, 28 November at

TABCORP BITES BACK OVER ENTAIN PUB DEAL

Betting giant Tabcorp has begun the sabre-rattling at rival Entain, lodging proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court over a partnership with the AHA threatening its prized retail betting licence in NSW. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) has the exclusive licence on retail betting

BGH CAPITAL EYES AVC BUYOUT

Melbourne- based private equity company BGH Capital is running the ruler over Australian Venue Co’s business plan and venues around the country, looking to submit a speedy pre-Christmas takeover bid. Australian Venue Co (AVC) major shareholder KKR reportedly engaged investment