TOAST FOR THREE CHEERS SAS CHALLENGE

In celebration of the start of the summer silly season, Three Cheers has issued the SAS Challenge, in the name of better patron experience and venue profits. Career liquor industry trainer Sam Coffey operates Three Cheers, offering the Special Alcohol

SORRENTO’S MAGNIFICENT CONTI – BACK TO MARKET

Hotelier Julian Gerner is offering up the freehold and development opportunity of Sorrento’s magnificent Continental Hotel – the only four-storey limestone building in the southern hemisphere. Gerner purchased the historic hotel from long-time owners the Di Pietro family in 2015,

FROST LISTS THE OAKS

Long-time publican Barrie Frost has called time, listing his last pub – The Oaks, The Oaks. The Oaks is an idyllic suburb on the outskirts of the metro, around 12 kilometres west of Camden, around 75 from the CBD, in

HURLEYS HEAD TO COURT OVER LIVE MUSIC

The Hurley Group is appealing a Council decision to block amendments to the Kensington Hotel that would allow more live music and outdoor dining past 8pm on a Sunday. A successful DA on the Kensington Hotel back in 1999 brought

PORT MELBOURNE’S MARDO’S HOTEL SOLD TO HACKS

The magnificent Mardo’s Hotel has been sold to an up-and-coming craft beer operation, with plans for space for hacks and some onsite-brewing. After coming to market earlier this year, the 1860-built Mardo’s in Port Melbourne saw a lengthy sales process

GOLD COAST PUB & BOTTLE SHOPS ON OFFER

The Gold Coast’s Currumbin Creek Tavern has come to market, with a big footprint and four associated bottle shops. The Currumbin pub was purpose-built by owner and vendor Tony Condon on a 1,610sqm block off the Gold Coast Highway, minutes

MOXHAMS LIST ROYAL MUSWELLBROOK

The Moxham’s have listed their underperforming Royal Hotel in the heart of Muswellbrook, as the asset needs some TLC and they look to wind down for a while with the kids. Located around 120 kilometres north-west of Newcastle, 240 north

HUGE SA HOSPITALITY TRADE EVENT SET TO ‘INVIGORATE’

Next week will see the South Australia Hospitality Industry Forum and Exhibition, renamed Invigorate, taking place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The expansive trade-only event is produced by the AHA|SA, with support from Clubs

FEDERAL COURT LOCKS IN CHANGES TO PENALTY RATES

UPDATE: The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Fair Work Commission in regard to the recent changes to penalty rates, and rejected union appeals. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announcement in February determined changes to be introduced over

MERIVALE TAKES ON VIC ON THE PARK

Merivale has furthered its inner-west presence with the $22+ million purchase of APF’s Vic on the Park in Marrickville. John Singleton, Geoff Dixon and Mark Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund (APF), backer to Riversdale, has been selling down its high-value portfolio,