Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

NEW PUB GROUP BRINGS ‘GOODTIME’ TO PETERSHAM VILLAGE

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A newly-formed operation has taken over and repositioned the (former) White Cockatoo, tapping straight into the demanding inner-west market. The partnership between Dr James Bodel and Locky Paech began, like most good things, in a pub. Upon meeting mid-2014, the

REKORDERLIG DRY APPLE BREWED TO TAP GROWING MALE CIDER MARKET

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Global and Beautifully Swedish cider innovator Rekorderlig has released new varietals aimed to tap the growing market in Australia – set to be driven mostly by more men. According to the Canadean Global Market Report, while the UK remains the

LIQUOR REGULATORS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The New South Wales and Victorian regulators continue progression toward “integrated organisation[s]” – including a review of NSW’s infamous ‘3 Strikes’ scheme. The Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing in NSW (OLGR) is seeking feedback on the Three Strikes Disciplinary

SALISBURY SALE HERALDS BIG PLANS IN STANMORE

Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

An investment fund has snapped up Stanmore’s Salisbury Hotel, boasting some of the strongest opportunity seen in a year of competitive real estate transactions. The three-level freehold on the outskirts of Sydney sold less than 48 hours after its national

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE LAUD BEST OF THE WEST

Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Western Australia’s hospitality elite assembled on Monday night to crown the year’s best and brightest, in a State that must work harder for the patron dollar. Over 1100 guests attended the Lion Gala Ball at Crown Perth, as the Australian

WEST END EXPANSION GROWS LION VERSATILITY

Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Lion’s West End Brewery has undertaken a major two-year expansion of the landmark site, bringing big production increases and a shining commemoration to the brewery’s history. [caption id="attachment_4444" align="alignright" width="311"] Idris Jama and the Honourable Jay Weatherill[/caption] The $70 million

ROYAL EXHIBITION SOLD AS OXFORD BOUGHT

Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Surry Hills cornerstone, the Royal Exhibition, has sold amid hot competition in the city fringe. The multi-level freehold going concern adjacent to Central Station was divested by private owners Michael Wiggins and Joanne Cassar, as part of plans to finance

PUB DESIGN TOUR SHOWCASES RECENT TOP VALUE-ADD RENOS

Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Last Monday night St.George bank conducted its 2015 Pub Design Tour, bussing a group of inquisitive publicans around some recent top-notch pub renovations. As long-term partners with the AHA NSW, St.George puts on the event to back up its claims

UNIQUE CONDITIONS DRIVING HOT PROPERTY MARKET

Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The financial climate and frenetic transactional activity in real estate this year has strengthened some emerging trends. PubTIC spoke to Colliers International’s Guy Wells on trends and influences. The company was founded in Australia in 1976, and now boasts 502

IRIS OFFLOADS TOP GAMING PUB & DEVELOPMENT

Posted on November 13th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

In a year peppered by top-dollar transactions, Iris Group has executed one of the biggest gaming pub sales with the Oxford Hotel. The landmark Drummoyne hotel and adjacent retail property have sold for around $34 million in a clear indication