Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

CROWN TOPS OFF LANTERN SELL-OFF

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

The feeding frenzy of Lantern’s pub sell-down has ended with the sale of the Crown Hotel to Damian Kelly’s Peak Investments for $26.1 million. The ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group (LTN) has executed a well-publicised and highly strategic divestment program of

‘SAFE’ VENUES COULD SEE LOCKOUT EXEMPTIONS

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

A troupe of stakeholders has banded together to put to government a strategy allowing recognised ‘safe’ venues exemptions to Sydney’s notorious lockouts and trade restrictions. The plan for broadening exemptions is the result of months of consultation between industry and

PRIZED NEW OPERATOR FOR HISTORIC PORT OFFICE HOTEL

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

One of Brisbane’s historic and best-loved pubs is in new hands, with Nick and Meagan Gregorski set to reopen the renovated Port Office pub tomorrow. Fourth generation publican Nick Gregorski recently revived The Alliance Hotel in Spring Hill, winning praise

GOODNIGHT SYDNEY – OR 7 THINGS WE CAN DO …

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Sam Coffey of 3 Cheers Training is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the educated management of patrons in venues consuming alcohol. In a special article for the Australian pub industry, Coffey offers a staged solution he believes will see

LANTERN JUMPS TO CONCLUSION WITH GENERAL SALE

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Preceding its final sale campaign announcement, Lantern has revealed divestment of the last asset in its portfolio, Sydenham’s General Gordon Hotel, for a super-premium $18.1 million. The General has bypassed a public sale process and been bought by an unnamed

SOLOTEL SCOOPS UP HISTORIC QUEENSLANDER FOR ‘MODERN’ PUB

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Solotel has been revealed as the new pub operator for the magnificent Collins Place heritage building that is the cornerstone of the $600 million Southpoint development. Built in 1889, the classic two-storey Queenslander on Grey St was a residential home

PELATHON LISTS PENRITH’S TATTERSALLS

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Pelathon Management Group has listed Penrith’s Tattersalls Hotel, offering major upside potential in the western Sydney hub as local Government stimulus plans take root. Located 50 kilometres inland of the Sydney CBD, Penrith is a cornerstone of the greater west,

CLUBS COMPETE TO BUY JUNCTION CLUB PUB

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

The Junction Club pub has been sold by one Victorian racing club to another, heralding wins for hospitality in the north Melbourne precinct. The Victorian Harness Racing Club, headquartered in Melton, has divested the Junction and its 80 EGMs to

SINGO AND DIXON’S MARLBOROUGH HOTEL SALE NOW CONFIRMED

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Making the most of a booming market, Singleton, Dixon and Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund and Riversdale have officially listed the large-format Marlborough Hotel. Maintaining their M.O. of business mixed with flare and media management, the high-flying names behind the Australian