DRUNK MAN STUCK ATOP PUB FENCE IS LAUGHING MATTER

Video of a man stuck atop a pub fence in Scotland has emerged, with millions of viewers enjoying his explanation of the situation. The video depicts a seemingly intoxicated man, apparently caught on the iron lacework of a pub in

BOTANY BAY SETS SALE AGAIN AMID FOODIE OPPORTUNITY

Having seen a run of operators leave behind an elegantly refurbished yet blank canvas, the Botany Bay Hotel freehold sale may spark a pub revolution in Sydney’s under-cooked south-east. In mid-2015 the freehold and leasehold of the Hotel sold, with

PUB BOOM SEES KNIGHT FRANK ANNEX

As the pub sector shows no sign of slowing, “pent up demand” identifying opportunity and driving values, Knight Frank is ramping up its hotels division, led by old hand Mike Wheatley and new blood. Headquartered in London and operating 413

BEER – JUST LIKE MILK: NEAL

Continuing our guest editorial on the wonders and business of beer, acclaimed brewer Neal Cameron says …   Treat Your Beer Like Milk   [caption id="attachment_8184" align="alignright" width="160"] Neal Cameron[/caption] Beer is at its best straight out of the tank

SPOONS’ NEW ALL-SERVICE PUB ORDERING APP DRAWS A SHOUT

Britons are praising the introduction of the all-serving Order & Pay smartphone app, getting food and drinks delivered to pub tables without fuss, queue or cash. The largest pub chain in the UK, Wetherspoons is known for bringing innovation in

SOLOTEL’S NEW MARLBOROUGH AND PUBLICAN OF THE YEAR

Solotel has taken the reins at Newtown’s landmark Marlborough Hotel, furthering its grip on the inner west and installing publican of the year Amanda Verratti to further Public House successes. Following announcement of the acquisition in April, Bruce Solomon’s group

PUBCO MOVE FORWARD WITH RAILWAY CLUB EXPANSION

Victoria’s PubCo is a step closer to its reinvigorated Railway Club Hotel, with the opening of Chase Nightclub, in the former Terminus Hotel next door. The two pubs sit side-by-side on Station Street, Seymour, around 100 kilometres north of Melbourne,

WAGGA PUBLICAN FACES CHARGES OVER TAB FRAUD

A publican has pleaded guilty in Wagga Local Court to two counts of fraud, regarding 22 TAB vouchers he issued himself and cashed to pay wages and bills. David Anthony Brace was manager at the Red Steer Hotel-Motel and Palm

AGE 2017 TO SEE MORE NEW

The Australasian Gaming Expo is about to return, for another bigger-than-ever year and to its home in Darling Harbour. Taking place in Sydney each August, the AGE (Australasian Gaming Expo) is by far the largest gaming event in the Southern

TILLEY SNAPS UP BALMAIN PUB GROUP’S GREENWOOD HOTEL

A Sydney hotelier has crossed the bridge to buy Balmain Pub Group’s famous Greenwood Hotel for just over $10 million, with plans to carry on the tradition of the 1878 former church. BPG announced the sale campaign of its picturesque