Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

DELUXE BEER PUBS TOASTING RISE OF SECTOR ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Albury-grown group Armada Hospitality continues expansion of its successful boutique beer pubs, and has launched a competition to bolster its motto of: great beer – whatever the source. The Beer DeLuxe chain began in Melbourne’s Federation Square in 2012, as

LUNATIC HOTEL PASSES THROUGH NRL PLAYER TO NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The crazy tale of husband and wife hoteliers badgered out of business has ended with “new blood” courtesy of a helping hand from karma and some NRL players. [caption id="attachment_2714" align="alignright" width="306"] Bob and Desley Kane[/caption] After more than a

TABCORP DOWN AND UP AMID CHANGING TIMES

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Tabcorp continues to morph to meet the changing market, announcing a new partnership and profit results in transformation. The ASX-listed Australian gaming giant released its half-yearly results yesterday, which spoke mostly of profits down due to capex and restructure in

SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY

Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls for a national solution to stop the bleeding. Statistics on pedestrian numbers and surveys were

FEROS GROUP CHEF SET TO REPRESENT OZ IN U.S. BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the

HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS

Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the

BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us,

MARKET SEES MELBA’S ON THE MARK

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A Sydney publican is divesting his booming Surfer’s Paradise pub, as Queensland hotel assets greet a thirsty 2016 market. George Fleming has owned Melba’s on the Park for a number of years, and following its massive reinvigoration has determined to

LION BREWING UP NEXT CONSUMER FAVOURITES

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Lion continues to drive opportunity in consumer insights, releasing new products and styles that tap the minds of Aussie beer drinkers. Last October Lion’s segment-leading James Squire brand launched its new Summer Ale – The Swindler – in venues nationally.

$500m NEW PUB FUND KICKS OFF WITH VAUXHALL

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A group of investors including publican Andrew Lazarus and entrepreneur Stuart King have launched a new $500 million pub fund. News has emerged that the unlisted Bondi Asset Management (BAM) has begun its portfolio acquisition with Lazarus’ Vauxhall Inn, in