Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

RSA MARSHAL CONVICTED OF SHOCKING ATTACK ON PATRON

Posted on March 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A Responsible Service of Alcohol marshal was convicted on Friday of a violent unprovoked attack on a patron at a Sydney pub. On the night of the first match of the 2015 State of Origin series, 27 May last year,

INDUSTRY FORUM HEARS FINANCE GURU WISDOM ON HOSPITALITY

Posted on March 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Last Friday saw Doltone House house an insightful lunch for hospitality professionals with revered finance commentator, Ross Greenwood. Organised by rising industry publication The Drop, the event included a keynote address from [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignright" width="180"] Andrew Jolliffe, Ray White[/caption]

GERMAN BEER HALL PUB GROUP UNFOLDS HUGE PLANS

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor

REDCAPE PUB INVESTMENT GOES TO MARKET

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The freehold interest of Redcape’s Cedars Tavern has hit the market as the owner looks to expand his operational portfolio. Amid a distinct shortage of such freehold investments, the sprawling 12,010 m² plot in Emerton houses the top-50 gaming pub

ST.PATRICK’S DAY BRINGS JOY AND 4,000-YEAR-OLD SURPRISE

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Pubs Irish and otherwise around Australia and the globe enjoyed ‘craic’ing Guinness sales yesterday courtesy of another St. Patricks day, but clouds shroud the Celtic spirit. In Sydney, the annual and spectacular St. Patricks day parade was cancelled due to

HIGH-TECH PLASTICS DRIVING GLASSWARE TRENDS

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Perth-based manufacturer Swish has developed a real-feel unbreakable 22mL shot glass in response to changing requirements in licensed venues. Swish Plastic was founded in 2010 on the concept of providing safer, cost-effective plastic glassware that doesn’t look or feel like

INNER-WEST SWANSON HITS MARKET AS BALMAIN EXPANDS

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Balmain Pub Group is divesting its popular Erskineville pub as it looks to further large-format venues for its growing portfolio. The listing of the Swanson Hotel comes as Sydney’s inner-west continues its emergence as the food & bev hub of

MERIVALE’S NEWPORT ARMED AND READY TO REOPEN

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A few action-packed months later than anticipated, Merivale is about to unleash “one of [our] biggest ventures” with all the pomp and brilliance its patrons have come to expect. Good Friday (25 March) will see the doors thrown open to

GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. Citing that “legitimate concerns” have been raised, Senator Colbeck revealed Prime Minister Turnbull tasked him

KEYSTONE TO OFFLOAD CARGO IN CHANGE OF TACK

Posted on March 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Keystone continues its directional shift, with the listing of the iconic Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour. Following unsolicited approaches for the Newtown Hotel, Cargo Bar and its sister venue Bungalow 8, The Keystone Group (TKSG) underwent a strategic review that