THE KOSCIUSZKO BRINGING RACING TO A DOZEN WINNERS

Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest

ALMOST NEW GENERAL GORDON BURNS DOWN

The General Gordon Hotel has been destroyed by fire this afternoon, with the roof collapsing, neighbouring buildings damaged, and public transport diverted. Emergency services were called to the historic Sydenham pub around 1:15pm today, finding a significant blaze in the

SOLOTEL SELLING OFF CLOVELLY HOTEL LEASE

Less than two years after taking it on, Solotel has listed its lease at the Clovelly Hotel as it eyes other upcoming projects. Bruce Solomon’s Solotel operates around two-dozen pubs, including big Sydney venues the Kings Cross Hotel, Golden Sheaf

DATA SHOWS GAMING REVENUE STILL BELOW 2009 DOLLARS

The latest figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation show gaming revenues are still below pre-GFC levels, and over half a billion short on comparison with CPI. On Friday the Victorian regulator (VCGLR) released its annual report

BACARDI TAKES ON PATRÓN

The world's largest privately held spirits company will assume distribution of the world’s top-selling ultra-premium tequila from 1 August, following Bacardi-Martini’s acquisition of Patrón Spirits International AG. Patrón is accredited with a major role in lifting the status and versatility

BALMAIN ICON EXCHANGE HOTEL REOPENS WITH IDEAL SPACE

Ending more than a year closed, the iconic Exchange Hotel in Balmain has reopened with a pioneering business model, new concept and new first-time publican operator. The landmark pub dominating the corner of classic Balmain arteries Beattie and Mullens Streets

BIG WINNERS AT AHA|SA AWARDS

South Australia’s best were on show last night at the AHA|SA Awards for Excellence event, with 750 guests dressed to the nines at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Scores of nominated venues competed for 34 Awards, paying homage to the pillars

PATRON INSIGHTS VIA HAPPIEST HOUR

Building on a decade’s experience, hospitality platform The Happiest Hour has launched version 2.0, attacking the challenge for venues to attract and retain patrons. Since its launch, The Happiest Hour (THH) has accumulated over 2,400 participating pub venues across Australia,

PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINIS NOW ON TAP

Top-selling coffee liqueur Kahlua has launched Espresso Martini on Tap, producing a perfect cocktail in just 10 seconds. Kahlua is the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, and recognising the immense popularity of the Espresso Martini in Australia

FAMILY OFFER OPTIONS ON ANGLERS TAVERN ‘INSTITUTION’

The large-format Anglers Tavern on the shores of the Maribyrnong River is on offer, as its publican owners look to expand the family portfolio. Anglers occupies a big 8,270sqm block in Maribyrnong, just 6.5 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, with