Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

SOLOTEL “VERY PLEASED” AS SOLOMON DODGES MEDIA BULLET

Posted on December 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A week after quiet-spoken hotel doyen Bruce Solomon seized the opportunity to slap some perspective on Sydney’s lockout laws debate, all is quiet on the nanny-state front. Solomon rose to accept his inauguration into the NSW Australian Hotels Association Hall

HURLEY CHAMPIONS RIGHTS OF HOTELS AND LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES

Posted on December 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Prominent hotelier and AHA SA President, Peter Hurley, has slammed the “untaxed, totally unregulated” Airbnb, and complicit parties including the former Lord Mayor. Speaking at an AHA Christmas lunch, in front of SA Premier Jay Weatherill and treasurer Tom Koutsantonis,

VCGLR WARNS ON LICENCES AND NYE

Posted on December 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The Victorian regulator for Gambling and Liquor regulation has issued harm-reduction measures and a reminder for licensees. The Victorian Commission for Gambling & Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) dispatched renewal notices for liquor licences for 2016 on 27 November. Venues have until

PADDINGTON HAT-TRICK & GASTRO SUPER-CHEF FOR WAUGH GROUP

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Gastro-pub mecca the Four in Hand has sold to Waugh’s PHMG, making a Paddington hat-trick for the Group – just as it announces the arrival of the acclaimed Guillaume Brahimi as ‘Culinary Ambassador’. A highly anticipated sale, The Four is

NARELLAN HOTEL BIG RENO EXPECTS “BIG THINGS”: WAUGH

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Mitchell Waugh’s new Group has taken over the urban giant Narellan Hotel, today revealing a big-budget reno and new-approach community feel. Speaking with PubTIC, Waugh said they wanted to greatly improve the venue for the community, in one of Sydney’s

REVIEW HEARS BOTH SIDES SLAM INTEGRITY OF ONLINE BETTING

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Debate over the impact of off-shore sports wagering has blown up again following submissions to the O’Farrell review by the major sporting bodies and industry stakeholders including the AHA. The 2001 Interactive Gambling Act allows for “in-play” betting via land-based

DEAL PREVAILS IN LATE-NIGHT POLICY, DESPITE POLITICS

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

South Australia’s review into its Late Night Code has finally been finalised, with acceptable compromise reached – despite the spectre of political populism. The revised measures, to be introduced in February 2016, will ban after midnight ‘free’ alcohol through the

NSW PUBS SHINE AT GLITTERING 2015 AWARDS NIGHT

Posted on December 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A salubrious swarm of hoteliers and industry gathered last night at The Star to honour the best venues and individuals at the 2015 AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. There were stand-out winners both expected and unexpected from the line-up of

CURTAINS CLOSE FOR ANOTHER LIVE MUSIC PUB – FOR NOW

Posted on December 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Another live music venue has succumb to financial overwhelm, closing suddenly today as the leaseholders part ways with the business. Lewisham Hotel Booking manager Jon Howell released a statement this week that the pub would close its doors on 2

CHIPPO PUB GETS CHEEKY MAKE-OVER AND BURGER MENU

Posted on December 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A city fringe pub has reinvigorated its look and appeal, with a Cheeky renovation and on-trend new burger concept. [caption id="attachment_4583" align="alignright" width="149"] Cheekyburger logo[/caption] Brett Strauss, owner of The Chippendale “Chippo” Hotel, has teamed up with one of the