Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

MAN CONQUERS KHARTOUM BADASS BURGER

Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Many have tried to conquer the Khartoum Hotel’s now famous five-kilo Burger Challenge, but none had made it until a very hungry man finished and went back for more. The Khartoum Hotel in Kitchener, just south of Cessnock, launched its

SEASIDE HARRINGTON HOTEL JOINS COASTAL CAVALCADE

Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

The sea-kissed Harrington Hotel is being offered to market in mid-north coast NSW, for the first time in 23 years. Situated in the beachside township of Harrington, around 330 kilometres north of Sydney or forty minutes south of Port Macquarie,

LIVE MUSIC FIGHT-BACK A BOOM BOON FOR PUBS

Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

The live music industry is changing tune in the wake of the pandemic shake-up, giving venues more opportunity than ever to prosper from the drawcard of live entertainment. Alongside pubs and all licensed venues, the live music industry has been

ALH ROLLS OUT ADVANCED CONTACTLESS ORDERING AT ALL VENUES

Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s biggest publican, Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH), has announced roll-out of pioneering ordering and payment platform me&u across the group’s 330+ venues. ALH reports seeking a best-in-class contactless ordering experience, and following a trial at The Cheeky Squire in

McCAIN SHAKES UP CHIPS

Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

PRODUCT RELEASE McCain has released a new product for commercial kitchens – McCain Crispers – promising greater profits for venues through “one product, a world of possibilities”. The new McCain Crispers are a unique, V-cut wedge, with the potato skin

MERIVALE MOVES INTO MELBOURNE

Posted on April 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Hospitality juggernaut Merivale has announced it will soon join Melbourne’s world-class hospitality industry in the beating heart of the city’s CBD, Flinders Lane. Justin Hemmes’ outfit has purchased the freehold of Tomasetti House at 277 Flinders Lane, for close to

AVC ROLLING OUT THE ASX ROADSHOW

Posted on April 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

After years of rumours and a pandemic delay, Australian Venue Co has finally kicked off its run at the ASX. Australian Venue Co (AVC) has 175 venues across Australia and New Zealand, having aggressively accumulated leasehold sites since 2014. Majority-owned

MELBOURNE’S BLACK RHINO CHARGES INTO ADELAIDE

Posted on April 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Leading Victorian pub group Black Rhino is seizing opportunity, snapping up a collection of gaming hotels in metro and regional South Australia, starting with the Newmarket in Port Adelaide. David Tomsic – owner and managing director of the Black Rhino

ANOTHER WIN IN WAGGA FOR O’HARA AND CO

Posted on April 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

A syndicate led by Sam Cruikshank and Sean O'Hara has furthered the faith in the land of many crows, snapping up the Sportsmens Club Hotel. Known locally as ‘Sporties’ the pub features public bar, bistro, gaming room with 14 machines,

STATE’S BIGGEST GAMING PUB ON OFFER

Posted on April 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney

Listed pub landlord HPI has put up a long lease on the extra-large-format Acacia Ridge Hotel in the Brisbane suburbs. Built in the 1970s by Castlemaine brewery, the pub was originally used as a warehouse for distribution. It counts a