REVERENCE HOTEL FREEHOLD SALE MAY END ANOTHER OLD MUSIC PUB

The procession of Melbourne pubs under threat of redevelopment continues with the freehold sale of Footscray’s home of live music, the Reverence Hotel. After years playing host to hundreds of independent and up-and-coming bands, the pub may be demolished to

BROO BEER BUYS MILDURA BREW PUB

ASX-listed Victorian brewer Broo (BEE) has bolstered both production and craft credentials with its acquisition of the beloved Mildura Brewery and its beers. Established in 2004 by Don Carrazza, Mildura Brewery is a small beer production and brewery pub business

TAPHOUSE POURS CASH AND PROMISE INTO NORTH COAST

The Taphouse Group has unveiled its multi-million-dollar refurbishment plans in Port Macquarie, set to invigorate the region as a hub of tourism and hospitality. In mid-2015, Taphouse bought the Port Macquarie Hotel, Town Green Inn and Tacking Point Tavern from

AHA(VIC) TEAMS WITH TABCORP FOR WOMEN’S NETWORK

The AHA(Vic) and Tabcorp are launching their new initiative, a Women’s Network, to coincide with International Women’s Day, and further recent successes in equal opportunity. On the morning of Wednesday, 8 March, Melbourne’s Langham will host a breakfast for attendees,

TOUGH WEEK IN TASSIE PUBS

Pubs on the apple isle are under attack from all sides, defending from Council encroachment, for not barring patrons, and from axe-wielding bandits. The Tasmanian Government recently overhauled the State’s regulations on licensed premises, and a key outcome was the

PUB HITS WALL OVER BURGER PROMO

A popular pub in Chicago has been slammed for a promotion offering a ‘Build-A-Wall’ burger stacked with Mexican ingredients, as American politics continue to cause mass division and derision. While the owner was away for a few days, the chef

NORTH COAST IVORY TAVERN GOES TO LAWLESS

Sydney hotelier Brendan Lawless is following the money, purchasing Tweed Heads beauty the Ivory Tavern – with options. Lawless Hotels is expanding on its NSW north coast operations with the Ivory, having bought Mullumbimby’s Middle Pub in 2013 from Redcape,

BEST BEER GARDEN PUB HITS MARKET

One of Melbourne’s best beer gardens and Fitzroy favourite has reluctantly come to market amid good trade but changing circumstance. Industry veteran Sam Silva is divesting his hugely popular Fitzroy Beer Garden after the unfortunate passing of his business partner.