Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

MASSIVE RALLY PLANNED TO KEEP SYDNEY OPEN

Posted on September 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Following Tuesday’s release of the much-anticipated Callinan Review, Sydneysiders are coming together in a massive rally 9 October to demand government Keep Sydney Open. In February, as the Review into Sydney’s ‘lockout’ licensing laws geared up, over 15,000 people gathered

POPULAR ST KILDA CORNER PUB TO MARKET

Posted on September 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

St Kilda’s popular Elephant & Wheelbarrow has come to market, as long-term owners take the opportunity to concentrate on other pubs. [caption id="attachment_7268" align="alignright" width="371"] Elephant & Wheelbarrow[/caption] Located near the St Kilda foreshore, the Elephant & Wheelbarrow is a

DIAGEO UNVEILS DRINK INNOVATIONS FOR SUMMER

Posted on September 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Global drinks giant Diageo has launched a range of new-style premix drinks based on consumer insight around trends in drinking occasions. The new products were unveiled yesterday at the company’s Australian head office in McMahons Point. Managing director of Diageo

CALLINAN REVIEW: POLITICAL PAWN PLAYED AND WON

Posted on September 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The much-anticipated Callinan Review tome into Sydney’s punitive licensing laws has finally arrived after six months, producing the required officially unquestionable grounds upon which to do nothing. Over 1800 people and businesses made complex submissions to the process, intellectual debates

LAUNDY TO BUILD FIRST PUB – AND BREWERY

Posted on September 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Pub king Arthur Laundy is planning to build his first pub from scratch, with a craft brewery for the people of the western suburbs. Set to be located on Fulton Rd, Marsden Park, the pub-brewery is expected to cost around

VIC PUBS DON HATS FOR GOOD FOOD 2017

Posted on September 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards have been released, and a number of pubs entered or improved their Hatted status amongst an elite list of fine dining establishments. A total of 89 of Victoria’s finest eateries were awarded 1,

SHORT SEES DOUBLE IN REDFERN PUB

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Marty Short has grown his Redfern presence with the purchase of the former Courthouse Hotel for around $6 million. Situated on the corner of George and Redfern Streets, the old Courthouse Hotel is opposite the landmark former Redfern Post Office,

PUBS WAKING TO THE ALLURE OF COFFEE CULTURE

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Just as the gastro pub is drawing dining custom from restaurants, plenty of pubs have tapped into the all-day allure of fine coffee and the café atmosphere. The $6 billion annual coffee service industry has been in strong growth for

BEER BOOM PROMPTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO MEET DEMAND

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

As popularity and interest in beer continue to grow, demand has given rise to specialty education to counter the shortage in professionals. The booming beer industry is creating opportunity for both hospitality and staff, specialising in beer much like has

EATONS HILL MEGA FOAM PARTY SET TO ROCK

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s biggest pub has announced its mega New Year’s Day event, tempting thousands of people to experience a massive music line-up at the 2017 Foam Party. Continuing the event tradition that began this year, the Comiskey Group’s Eatons Hill Hotel