The ASX-listed Abacus Property Group has divested an underperforming NSW South Coast asset, as opportunities continue to flow from China. The Mariners Waterfront Hotel is located on 5393 m² of prime frontage onto Bateman’s Bay, with development opportunity and favourable business zoning. As well as 40 motel rooms overlooking the water, it possesses 12 gaming […]
The Australian Cider Awards took place Friday night, with one of the pillars of the Apple Isle taking a clutch of prizes, including Best In Show. Produced from no less than 18 different types of apples by a 127-year-old Huon Valley orchard, Willie Smith’s 18 Varieties impressed the judges, taking Best Cider, Best Australian Cider
The beer boffins behind Sydney Craft Beer Week have released the line-up of events, offering everything from ‘Caribbean cook-ups’ to ‘Beer & Clam’ nights with Two Birds. October 17 – 25 will see a smorgasbord of events, offering the beer-curious public many opportunities to sip and mingle with hop stars, amid entertainment and tasty treats.
Western Australia’s drink delivery wizards Streamline Beverages have pioneered another innovation for the premium-thirsty public, further enhancing the “theatre of draft”. Streamline’s Op Tik dispenser features a windowed reservoir that offers patrons a visual reference to the craft beer or other beverage in that line. It was designed in Australia by Streamline, specifically for venues
Two NSW hotels have sadly become embroiled in the tragic deaths of two patrons assaulted in the vicinity. Visitor to Coffs Harbour, 26-year-old Kyle Watkins, was struck in a seemingly unprovoked attack soon after leaving the Coffs Hotel with a group of friends around 10:15 pm last Saturday night. One friend witnessed an altercation between
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Hotel investors are likely to battle developers at the pending sale of popular Melbourne pub Bridie O’Reilly’s. The freehold of a generous block in Brunswick will go to auction later this month, boasting Commercial 1 zoning and the successful Bridie O’Reilly’s lease on street level. Marketing by Colliers International and Gross Waddell cites approval by
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One of Australia’s favourite* craft beers is releasing the next edition in its Brewpub series, with a nod to one of the most feral creatures around. The team from Swan Valley have announced the finished product War Hog – emanating from the Feral Cat short release. Feral Brewing takes pride in a heritage that depicts
News of a series of secret signs in the men’s rooms of pub across the UK has emerged, revealing an underground network of deceit and bribery. The signs offer opportunity for troubled male patrons to have staff lie over the phone to their wife, with a scaled system of payment. Representatives from associations for inquisitive
Police continue to investigate the arson attack on Monday that destroyed Melbourne pub the Albion Hotel, owned by a group of footballers. It is reported that two men wearing balaclavas set the hotel alight around 6:30am Monday – just 11 days before it was set to reopen after an extensive and lavish refurbishment. The masked
The maestro of hospitality has unveiled Merivale’s “fastest period of growth” with no less than seven new venues opening before the end of summer. Justin Hemmes’ trend-setting portfolio is launching a string of all-new spaces, plus additions and re-works of existing venues, as his gamut of acquisitions in 2014 begin to bear fruit. The new
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