MAHONY GROUP REVIVE OXFORD SCHOLAR

Melbourne’s hallowed Oxford Scholar Hotel has returned after two years in the wilderness, under a new lease by the growing Mahony Group. Built 1857, the Oxford Scholar is on land owned by RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), on the

HOTEL ROYAL USHERS IN ‘THE COUNTESS’

Adelaide pub royalty the Hurley Group have unveiled their new take on cuisine at their Hotel Royal in Torrensville, presenting Condesa Mexican under talented multi-national chef Ashley Nguyen. Jenny and Peter Hurley’s daughter recently returned to working with the group,

UKrazy: NAKED SINGALONGS & A BEER-THEME BURIAL

Despite archival links to England and the United Kingdom, the pub world in the mother land varies somewhat from Australia, if not the rest of the world – as seen in naked singalongs and a Fosters-themed sarcophagus. Alastair Choat has

MERIVALE’S PLAN TO REVIVE SYDNEY

Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have

PENTAGON TAKES $30m EBC PORTFOLIO

The expanding Pentagon Group has fronted up over $30 million for EBC Leisure’s portfolio of three pubs in the blossoming apple isle. Unlisted pub vehicle EBC began moves last year to divest its pub interests, after more than a decade

KEARNEYS OFFER UP NEWCASTLE’S BEAUFORD

After more than 30 years on the job, Newcastle pub stalwarts the Kearney family have determined to depart their Beauford Hotel, in Mayfield. The two-storey red brick pub was built on a 1,473sqm block around 1924, dominating the corner of

SHORT’S BEER CLUB AT THE AUSSIE

W. Short Hotel Group has launched Beer Club in its crafty brew mecca the Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks, building on the pub’s reputation and dedication to the boutique beverage trade. The Australian’s “Wish You Were Beer” Club will

HUNT SEEKS BUYER FOR THE KENT

Central coast pub doyens the Hunt family have put to market their high-performing The Kent, offering up one of the biggest NSW hotel businesses north of Sydney, amid Newcastle’s ongoing renaissance. Built 1924, The ‘Royal’ Kent dominates a corner of

50-YEAR PUBLICANS BID FAREWELL TO SUBIACO

After a half-century, Michael and Judy Monaghan, and partners, are selling the stately Subiaco Hotel in western Perth. The multi-storey Victorian hotel on Hay Street in the upmarket Perth suburb of Subiaco was built in the gold rush days of

WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND IMPROVE PROCUREMENT

By Sam Trattles When you feel like there is a revolving door of salespeople flogging you their wares, it’s time to review your procurement negotiation strategy. Sam Trattles In this article we will explore some tips for how this review