Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

APPLE ISLE FAVOURITE DOMINATES CIDER AWARDS

Posted on October 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION

Posted on October 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

FUTURE CLEAR FOR DRAFT BEER

Posted on October 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

SENSELESS PATRON DEATHS PUT PUBS IN DARK SPOTLIGHT

Posted on October 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

DEVELOPER-READY IRISH PUB TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER

Posted on October 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

PUB BREWER RELEASES WILD AND UGLY BEAST

Posted on October 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

SYSTEMIC FRAUD REVEALED IN UK PUBS

Posted on October 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

ARSONISTS DESTROY NEW MELBOURNE PUB

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Police continue to investigate the arson attack on Monday that destroyed Melbourne pub the Albion Hotel, owned by a group of footballers. [caption id="attachment_7468" align="alignright" width="336"] Artist's impression of the redeveloped hotel[/caption] It is reported that two men wearing balaclavas

MERIVALE BOOMS WITH SEVEN LUCKY NEW VENUES

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

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

INVESTOR SNAPS UP SYDNEY HOTEL FOR $18.5M

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The $18.5 million sale of the Bounce Backpackers hotel continue the run of offshore investment dollars that have seen Australia rank second in the Asia-Pacific region for hotel transactions. The five-star hotel is located opposite Sydney’s Central Station, with a