Clyde Mooney

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THE WITCH TO QUELL THE IPSWICH ITCH

Posted on January 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A couple of old hands have concocted The Witch, in West Ipswich’s former Coronation Hotel, opening a new-look venue for changing times. The well-loved old pub closed abruptly in 2019 after a tenant vacated. Ray Smith and business partner Ron

SMALL PUBS GET BIGGER AND BOLDER AT BVH

Posted on January 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Small Pubs has taken the next steps in its investment into Newtown, purchasing and adorning the freehold of Paddy Coughlan’s Botany View Hotel. Justin Small – previously one of the partners in Balmain Pub Group – took on a new

PUSH FOR FURTHER INDUSTRY SUPPORT IN RECOVERY

Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Even as NSW and other states look to ease coronavirus trade restrictions a little further, industry bodies like the AHA are lobbying government for continued support for hard-hit sectors such as hospitality. The second round of the Federal Government’s $101

CRAFT BEER BIBLE TAPS BENT SPOKE

Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The latest Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular list of the Hottest 100 craft beers in Australia has been released, with a podium shuffle and new top dog brewer. The new list, recognising the best drops of 2020, is the thirteenth edition

PATRON CONFIDENCE RETURNING

Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A broad national survey this month brings welcome news to hospitality businesses, finding a major increase in patron confidence about returning to venues. Two thirds of Australians (67pc) reported they think about the consequences of COVID-19 if they go to

BIGGEST BURGER BEATS THEM ALL

Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Beloved watering hole of Thallon, the Nindigully Pub, has put itself on the map as serving up what is likely the biggest burger and challenge in Australia, if not the world. The infamous 'Road Train' burger will set you back

AVC REPORTS STRONG RETURN TO TRADE AMID HALF-PRICE PROMO

Posted on January 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has been putting its best half-foot forward, offering everything at half-price at its Sydney pubs during January as it strives for recovery. Eight Sydney bars are fronting a fresh start for ‘21 with ‘Sydney’s Happiest Hour’ offering

CATHOLIC CHURCH PONDERS STOCKY HOTEL’S FUTURE

Posted on January 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The landmark, recently closed Stock Exchange Hotel in Brisbane is languishing in uncertainty as its new owners – the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – ponder what to do with their heritage pub. Built 1863, the Exchange is one of the

NO MORE PUB WITH NO SLIM

Posted on January 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
More than half a century after his original hit recording, the legendary tunes of Mr Slim Dusty will arrive in pubs – with or without beer – in time for Australia Day. While the overwhelming majority of pubs always served

NELSON MEERS’ NEW PUB FOR AUBURN

Posted on January 22nd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Nelson Meers Hotels group is preparing to open a brand-new pub in Auburn, as work commences on the heritage building that will be home to the Ambulance Station Hotel. NMH has operated the leasehold interest of the Village Tavern