Prominent hotelier Ben May has bought a Paddington ‘hotel’, in which he and wife Lucy will live. The heritage-façade Windsor Castle Hotel, on Windsor Street, has been sold by Rita and Peter Polovin, following an extended project to turn the historic building into one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most prized residential assets. Speaking exclusively with […]
At least one British venue is reviving the near-forgotten practise of public purging, with specialised flushing vomit sinks installed into its toilets. Drawing on the tradition of spittoons – the usually brass receptacle commonly found in the early 20th century, into which chewing tobacco enthusiasts and victims of tuberculosis would spit – the sinks allow
Independent MP Billy Gordon has come out against the controversial plan for State-wide lockouts in Queensland, announcing plans to team with two Katter Party MPs to veto the bill. The State election in January saw Queensland Labor vow to address alcohol-related violence, and to date this has centred around consideration of 1am lockouts and 3am
Well-loved Goulburn pub the Exchange Hotel has sold to an established local publican, as regional assets continue to attract attention amid waning supply in Sydney. Built in 1872, the Exchange is one of the oldest pubs in the area and a popular stop for tourists, with 16 accommodation rooms and 15 EGMs, under two hours’
Sydney’s Australian Brewery (AB) is getting closer to its goal to be Australia’s internationally recognised craft beer brand, with big success and exports in 2015 and even more slated for 2016. Located in Rouse Hill, the Brewery forms part of the large format Australian Hotel & Brewery, which has become a family hub in the
The Craft Beer Industry Association’s awards night took place last Friday, with the big winners emanating from both east and west. The star of night was Western Australia’s rebellious family-run operation, Feral Brewing Co, which offered judges its sour brew Watermelon Warhead. This earned them both Champion Wheat Beer, and the top gong, Champion Craft
Just two months after the leasehold business was sold to the booming Dixon Hospitality, Gerry Ryan’s Melbourne pub group is offloading the Newmarket Hotel freehold. Situated on a generous 1,000 m² block in bustling St Kilda, the hotel underwent an extensive refurbishment just three years ago, and is leased to Dixon for the next 25
The pride of Moreton Bay kicked up its heels recently, with an all-bucking rodeo for an all-day family entertainment event. Open just five months, the Sandstone Point Hotel has already stunned the critics, dominating the recent QHA Awards for Excellence as it took: Best New Hotel, a new category for 2015 – Best Outdoor/Non-enclosed Facility,
A Laundy-led syndicate has bought the Central Coast’s Long Jetty Hotel, indicating the increasing market for strong regional assets. Over three rounds of “hotly contested” negotiation between several parties, the group comprising Arthur Laundy, Sean O’Hara and Lee Green bought the hotel in Long Jetty for an undisclosed amount. Agents Manenti Quinlan and Knight Frank
OLGR is conducting a review into Kings Cross’ mandated ID scanners, ahead of the statutory review of the ‘lockout and last drinks’ legislation, due to take place February, 2016. Announced in the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) newsletter 12 October, the original plan was for licensees, industry, government and members of the community
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