Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

BRIGHTON UP UP FOR GRABS

Posted on August 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

After four decades at the helm, the 82-year-old owner of Darlinghurst’s Brighton Hotel is calling it a day and has listed the landmark pub for $8 million. Located on the prominent corner of Oxford and Riley Streets, just two blocks

BIG-FORMAT BYFORD FOR SALE

Posted on August 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

As the Western Australian government continues its push for greater focus on tourism and service industries, the big-trading Byford Tavern in Perth has come to market. Located on a generous 4,313sqm block on the South Western Highway in Perth’s growing

DENMARK’S PRINCE FREDERIK DENIED ENTRY FOR NOT HAVING ID

Posted on August 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Queensland’s controversial ID scanner system has seen global headlines, for the wrong reason, after honorary Aussie Prince Frederik of Denmark was denied entry to a Brisbane bar. Last Friday, just before midnight, the 49-year-old Prince and his entourage fronted Brisbane’s

HEINEKEN BUYS 1,900 PUBS

Posted on August 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Brewing giant Heineken has been given the nod to secure nearly 1,900 British pubs from Punch Taverns. More than two years in the making, the monster deal will see more than 3,200 pubs in the Punch portfolio split between Heineken

NEW LAWS TO SEE PAROLEES BANNED FROM PUBS

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Nanny’s grip could be getting tighter for ex-cons, with Queensland set to be the first to begin individual assessment and banning of parolees from pubs and clubs. In a first for Australia, every Queensland convict up for parole will have

AUSTRALIANS’ CHANGING DRINKING HABITS & PREFERENCES

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

New research out of Drinkwise and Nielsen gives insight into the changing ways Australian social sectors are consuming alcohol. Drinkwise’s Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017 is a comprehensive study comparing survey results a decade apart, providing a view on

TABCORP BOOSTS SKY FOR VENUES WITH EPL DEAL

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Tabcorp has penned an agreement with Optus Business to show English Premier League and the Fifa World Cup through Sky Racing, shaking up the soccer fan world in Australia. Optus secured the exclusive rights to broadcast (English) Premier League (EPL)

MERRY OR INTOXICATED … THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Distinguishing between merry and intoxicated, in hospitality. Sam Coffey In short, a person is intoxicated if: their speech, balance, behaviour or coordination is noticeably affected by the consumption of liquor. ‘Noticeably’ is the key word here, as therein lies the rub.

HUNT SNAPS UP OCEAN VIEW WHILST ON HOLIDAY

Posted on August 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Well-known publican Stephen Hunt has bought the Ocean View Hotel in an impulse deal that saw him prepare and take over the pub in just three days. Heading to Coffs Harbour with his boys for a rugby carnival, Hunt got

PUBS’ BIG HEARTS AND BIG LUNCHES MAKE BIG BUCKS

Posted on August 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

This week two leading Sydney pubs have joined forces with rugby ambassadors to generate funds and awareness for charities helping everyday Australians. W. Short Hotel Group again hosted its annual Bledisloe Cup Luncheon, for the Gidget Foundation, founded by Marty