HERBERT PASSES BATON ON BOOMING BERESFIELD

The big Beresfield Tavern and bottle barn have been sold by ‘accidental publican’ Craig Herbert to local business owners and fellow first-timers Sam and Pierre Patel. In 2021, the Tavern and bottleshop were put to market by Herbert, who had

CHIPS THAT STAY CRISPY FOR LONGER

In response to the booming market in takeaway and delivery food, McCain has extended its range of SureCrisp fries, delivering sustained crispiness. Foodservice businesses such as pubs have seen a massive increase in customers seeking takeaway and delivery options for

REDCAPE STAKE NORTH SHORE GOLD

Back in private hands, Redcape has listed its north shore mecca, Minskys Hotel, with untapped potential, in Sydney’s upmarket Cremorne. Prominently positioned on major thoroughfare Military Road in Cremorne Plaza, formerly known as the Metropole, housing a Supa IGA, medical

BROWNS BID BYE TO WYE BEACH HOTEL

The idyllic seaside Wye Beach Hotel of Wye River has hit the market, for the first time in 40 years. Considered one of Victoria’s iconic coastal pubs, it is located on the world-renowned Great Ocean Road and is the only

MELBOURNE’S BIGGEST PRIVATE GAMING OPERATOR BUYS AGAIN IN SA

Dave Tomsic’s Black Rhino continues its run into South Australia, announcing settlement of the Kadina Hotel, in the ‘Little Cornwall’ region. A handsome, Federation-style two-storey stone pub on the corner of Taylor and Hallett Streets, the Kadina boasts a classic front

AVC PUMP POTENTIAL INTO SEASIDE CLEVELAND SANDS

Australian Venue Co has announced it has begun a major $1.65 million renovation of the former Spirit Hotels landmark, the Cleveland Sands Hotel, on Brisbane’s coast. The Cleveland Sands has been a popular part of the suburban Cleveland community since

JACK’S BACK, WITH TERZINI

Property giant Lendlease has announced Terzini and Broome’s DTL Entertainment Group was selected to re-launch the revised Sydney institution of Jacksons on George. Ending its lease to the Gallaghers, Jacksons closed early 2018 and was demolished to make way for

GLENQUARIE TAVERN FOR SALE FOR FIRST TIME

The owner-builders of the Glenquarie Tavern are offering the business as a long-term leasehold interest, in Sydney’s booming south-west. Situated in the retail heart of Macquarie Fields, south of Liverpool, the Tavern is adjacent to an Aldi supermarket, and Glenquarie

BUDGET 2022: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PUBS AND PUNTERS

The Federal Government has issued its much-anticipated budget for the coming year, and critics are saying it is tainted with pre-election flavour, with only modest gains for small business and hospitality. It appears Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be staying

AVC ON THE GREAT ROAD TO APOLLO

Australian Venue Co has announced its acquisition of the newly-sold Apollo Bay Hotel, on Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road. Following the $10.5 million sale last week to an unnamed Victorian publican, AVC has entered an exclusivity agreement with the freeholder