Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

STRAND HOTEL AND OCEANFRONT LAND SALE SCREAM POTENTIAL

Posted on May 11th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Strand Hotel and surrounding land has hit the market, offering operators or developers “one of the last strategic land holdings” on the thriving east coast of Queensland. A local landmark, The Strand Yeppoon sits central in the redevelopment project

HOTELS SHOW MORE HEART THAN EVER FOR HOMELESS

Posted on May 11th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Hotels Have Hearts returned last night for its 15th year, and the industry’s elite gathered to set a new fundraising record for the St Vincent de Paul Society’s quest to help the homeless. Around 500 publicans and industry representatives gathered

OSCARS LISTS ANNANDALE AND CAMPERDOWN HOTELS AHEAD OF ‘BIG PLANS’

Posted on May 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Oscars Hotel is parting with two of its city-fringe pubs to hone its focus on other large-format assets. Both located on bustling Parramatta Road, the Annandale Hotel and the Camperdown Hotel suit market appetite for thriving leaseholds with balanced business.

REDCAPE PULLING OUT OF FAIRFIELD WATERS DEVELOPMENT

Posted on May 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Redcape Hotel Group is relinquishing one of its future plans, divesting its Fairfield Waters site to focus on core assets. One of the country’s largest gaming-based hotel groups, Redcape currently operates 26 venues nationally, and is looking for more Sydney

‘THE EDGY’ BACK ON THE BRINK OF NOWHERE

Posted on May 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A troubled Victorian heritage pub is again under threat as local stakeholders refuse to compromise on making its restoration commercially viable. The Mentone Hotel – colloquially known as ‘The Edgy’ due to its former moniker of the Edgewater Hotel –

JAMES SQUIRE’S THE SWINDLER SNATCHES GOLD AT WORLD BEER CUP

Posted on May 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

James Squire’s The Swindler has just stolen Gold over the weekend, at the World Beer Cup, in Philadelphia. Competing against 6,596 beers by 1,907 breweries, hailing from 55 countries around the globe, The Swindler took the gong for English-style Summer

ALH’S AUSTRAL HOTEL & DAN’S UP FOR GRABS

Posted on May 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Another ALH plot of gold has come to market, with a private investor offering up the Austral Hotel and adjoining Dan Murphy’s Liquor Barn. Occupying 4,360 m² in the heart of Mackay, the site boasts an exceptionally long 70-year lease

ALH RE-SHUFFLE SEES MATHIESON JR RETURN TO FORMER ROLE

Posted on May 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s biggest publican is returning to a more ‘hands-on’ management structure, with Bruce Mathieson Jr resuming his role as national operations manager. The partnership between the Mathieson family and Woolworths that resulted in Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has seen

FITZROY PUB ASKS NON-PATRONS $4.50 TO USE TOILETS OR P-OFF

Posted on May 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

One Melbourne pub has gotten the sh*ts with hordes of people off the street using its amenities and instigated a $4.50 ‘fee to pee’. Nearly a year ago Tom Tshul bought Fitzroy’s The Stone Hotel, which is located on the

CALLINAN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS – WHAT THEY SAID

Posted on May 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Authorities have released the 1800+ submissions made to the Review on Sydney’s ‘lockouts’ and trade restrictions, with all but a few stakeholders failing to even address the real issue. In line with the dirge of media and commentary emanating from