Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

BLACK RHINO PICKS UP THE GEORGE

Posted on June 21st, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

David Tomsic’s Black Rhino Group has maintained momentum into South Australia, locking in his third pub in the new state – the George Hotel, in Millicent. Previously known as the Sportman’s Hotel, the rebranded The George is on main drag

ANGUS STEPPING DOWN FROM NEWCASTLE GRAND

Posted on June 18th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

One of Newcastle’s classy old dames, the Grand Hotel, is for sale as long-term owner Mike Angus looks to retirement. Built 1891, the two-storey Grand Hotel is a classic Victorian-era structure on a 340sqm block, stealing the stage as the

CALLIGEROS DIVES INTO DRY JULY

Posted on June 18th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

The Calligeros Group is getting in the spirit of no alcohol in time for the annual month of Dry July, ranging an on-trend collection of alcohol-free beers and beverages across the group. Throughout July Calligeros pubs are running an authorised

VIVID CALLS ON SYDNEY PUBS

Posted on June 18th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

The annual Vivid spectacular is returning to Sydney in August, and organisers are calling on CBD businesses to get involved in the 2021 Local Business Program. Vivid Sydney celebrates creativity, innovation and technology. From 6-28 August it will transform the CBD into “a playground of the unexpected” highlighted by

COUGHLAN BACK IN PUBS, TAKING OSCARS’ FIVE ISLANDS

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Pub mover and shaker Paddy Coughlan is back in the race with a remodelled vehicle and acquisition of Oscars’ Five Islands Hotel in Wollongong for over $20 million. The Gravanis brothers’ Oscars Hotels bought the freehold going concern of the

AVC GOES PARKSIDE IN ADELAIDE

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co. has continued its confidence in South Australia with acquisition of Adelaide’s Parkside Hotel. Built 1958, the pub has been known as the Fountain Inn Hotel, but enters a new era courtesy of a recent renovation and new

MERIVALE DOUBLES DOWN IN NAROOMA

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Merivale has continued the buying spree with purchase of The Whale Inn, in Narooma, furthering its footprint on the New South Wales South Coast. The Whale Inn is a boutique hotel and restaurant boasting breathtaking views of beaches and Wagonga

UK FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BOON FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

A newly negotiated Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom could be good news for the struggling hospitality sector, and pave the way for a return to trade relations between the nations. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Cornwall

COMISKEY GROUP BLITZES AWARDS AS BIG EXPANSION BEGINS

Posted on June 11th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

The Comiskey Group took home a swag of awards at the QHA Awards for Excellence this week, as they plan no less than five new projects in Queensland’s booming south-east. As per the Queensland Hotels Association’s system, the highly awarded

SARAH SANDS RETURNS AFTER YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS

Posted on June 11th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co has announced historic Brunswick landmark the Sarah Sands Hotel will re-open to the public this weekend, for the first time in four years. Closed since 2017, AVC took on the dormant pub in late 2019. It has