Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

KELLY RIDES AGAIN IN NAROOMA

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Ned Kelly and the group are back on the horse, going coastal to take the Sweeneys glittering Narooma Hotel on the NSW Sapphire Coast. Formerly O'Brien's Hotel, The Narooma is one of only two licensed pubs in town and known

NMI SAYS A THIRD OF PUBS SHORT SERVING

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

A new report from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) says undercover inspectors found around a third of pubs tested failed to pour a full serve of beer or another beverage. The NMI utilises a small army of ‘secret shoppers’ to

GOVT WORKS TO BRING ON THE NIGHT

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW Government is joining the party in the night-time economy, furthering its Special Entertainment Precincts and releasing the inaugural State of the Night report to measure its impact for the first time. The new report provides the full picture

DELATITE HOTEL MANSFIELD ENTERS NEW ERA

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The striking Delatite Hotel in Mansfield has been sold by long-time operators Dean and Gill Belle, capitalising on their dedication to hospitality. Set on a prominent 2,850sqm corner in town, in the heart of Victoria’s high country, the Hotel is

WALLACIA IN NEW OLD HANDS

Posted on February 4th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Long time owners the Bartons have sold their handsome Wallacia Hotel in greater western Sydney to the Raffens, as they exit the game. Set on a commanding site on Mulgoa Road, the large-format Hotel was established in 1930. Boasting capacity

RESTAPLED ROYAL BENALLA HITS THE MARKET

Posted on February 4th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The Royal Hotel in Benalla has come to market as a freehold going concern, as the freehold owner and tenant join combine for greater sale potential. Located in the heart of the idyllic town of around 15K residents, in north-eastern

KULETO’S SOLD TO BE NEW NEWTOWN STONEWALL

Posted on February 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Kuleto’s Hotel in Newtown has been revealed as the site for the next generation of world-renowned Sydney LGBTQ venue the Stonewall Hotel, after its sale for the first time in over four decades. The wedge-shaped three-storey pub is a

NORTHBRIDGE HOTEL CLOSED POST-McGIRR

Posted on February 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Five years shy of a century ended last week when devotees of the Northbridge Hotel bid farewell as the property is set to be demolished to make way for a luxury residential tower. The classic red brick pub was built

IVY LICENSEES BANNED OVER INCIDENT REGISTER

Posted on February 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

ILGA has banned two former licensees of Merivale’s ivy in Sydney from the industry for failing to record multiple instances of severe intoxication in accordance with NSW liquor laws. An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) commencing 26 August

AVC PICKS UP FOUR SOLOTEL PUBS IN SYDNEY

Posted on January 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co has doubled its Sydney footprint, striking a deal for four pubs across Sydney from awarded operators Solotel. AVC is the second-largest pub group in Australia, with approaching 300 venues, located in every state. It will now take