Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

LEWIS GROUP GOES LONG IN MON KOMO

Posted on September 21st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Lewis Land Group has announced completion of its acquisition of Redcliffe’s Mon Komo Hotel, representing the first Queensland pub transaction finalised amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon Komo is a multi-faceted hospitality venue in what is considered the most desirable position

ALE SLUMPS ON NEWS BACKING NO RENT INCREASES

Posted on September 21st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

In a significant development for the increasing discussion around rent for tenants in the aftermath of COVID-19, the ASX-listed ALE Property Group announced it has taken a backward step in its quest for rental increases at many of its ALH-occupied

RISING NEWCOMER CATCHES MARVAN’S EVENING STAR

Posted on September 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The ready to shine Evening Star Hotel in Surry Hills has been sold for $12 million by Marvan Hotels to up-and-coming hotelier Barham Hamarashid, who is looking to capitalise on the precinct’s resurgence. Marcus Levy’s Marvan Hotels listed the pub

SPOTTED COW FINDS HOME IN HALLMARK

Posted on September 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The historic Spotted Cow in Toowoomba has been sold for the first time in more than two decades to Brisbane-based Hallmark Group. Set on a commanding corner of main street Toowoomba, the two-storey Cow was built in 1892. Today it

DORE OPENS RECLAIMED ENMORE HOTEL

Posted on September 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Following a punctuated revival renovation, Ged Dore has lifted the lid on the re-monikered Enmore Hotel in Sydney’s vibrant inner west. The former Sly Fox fell foul of liquor authorities early 2020. A pandemic-tainted sales process followed, before news was

FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR VICTORIAN PUBS

Posted on September 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The Andrews Government in Victoria has this week announced two rounds of additional business support funding, including special provisions for hotels and pubs throughout the State. On Sunday a $3 billion package was announced and on Monday another $290 million

FLOWER HOTELS GROW INTO BEECHWOOD

Posted on September 14th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Prominent publican Alistair Flower and his partners have further added to their portfolio in the Hastings LGA with the purchase of the Beechwood Hotel. Richard and Kirsty Bloomfield moved to the area in 2013 and almost four years ago purchased

CLYBURN SET TO GO FROM CONDO

Posted on September 14th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The pride of Condobolin has hit the market, as its long-serving tenant turned owner-operator heads to pasture. Long-time AHA member Jimmy Clyburn has owned the Condobolin Hotel for 27 years. Prior to that he leased it for several years. Condobolin

MELBOURNE PLEADS AS INDUSTRY BLEEDS

Posted on September 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Publicans, operators and owners have come together to plead with Government for clemency and more support if pubs are to survive, under the weight of the politicised Victorian response clutching at what could be overly ambitious targets. The urgent message

R!OT RUNNING SPRITZ IN KEGS

Posted on September 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Addressing the rising popularity of the Rosé spritz, Riot Wine Co has overcome the problems for venues and consumers with its spritz-in-keg solution. Riot Wine Co (RWC) created the R!OT Rosé Spritz in 2019, but notes the side-effects of the