Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

HOSPITAL DATA ‘PROVES’ LOCKOUT RESTRICTIONS FAILURE

Posted on November 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

New research from St Vincent’s Hospital clearly shows how ineffective Sydney’s “lockout” restrictions are, but advocates continue to avoid the truth. Despite self-vindicating media emerging that the research “proves” the trade restrictions – often incorrectly generalised as the ‘lockout laws’

CIDER CATEGORY-LEADING REKORDERLIG TALKS ‘OPPORTUNITY’ FOR AUSSIE SUMMER

Posted on November 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Category-driving international cider brand Rekorderlig has unveiled summer tactics and on-premise engagement as popularity and ‘opportunity’ continue to grow. Leading the charge in flavoured and experimental cider beverages pronounced on-trend at the recent Cider Awards, the ‘Beautifully Swedish’ brand has

MELBOURNE CUP PUB ANTICS STEP UP

Posted on November 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

As Australia counts down to the ‘race that stops a nation’, venues count down to one of the year’s busiest days, with pack-leading promotions set to take place throughout the country. One of the cheekiest, Nick Wills’ Balmain Pub Group

LANTERN FINE-TUNES WITH THREE PUB SALES

Posted on October 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The new board of Lantern Hotel Group has begun its portfolio shake-up, announcing the divestment of three “non-core” assets from its books. The ASX-listed Lantern (LTN) released news yesterday it would be selling three of its 17 pub assets, amid

PUB ‘KING’ BUYS PADDINGTON ‘HOTEL’ – EXCLUSIVE

Posted on October 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

SPEW SINKS – NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on October 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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,

EXCHANGE HOTEL CHANGES HANDS BETWEEN PUBLICANS

Posted on October 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

AUSTRALIAN BREWERY POPULARITY GROWING OVERSEAS

Posted on October 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

CRAFT BEER AWARDS TOAST TASTES OF THE FUTURE

Posted on October 26th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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