SENSELESS PATRON DEATHS PUT PUBS IN DARK SPOTLIGHT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FINALS WEEKEND BOON FOR PUBS

Despite no NSW teams in this year’s Grand Finals, pubs around the country report a massive footy-soaked October long weekend. Few embraced the opportunity more than the new owners of the freshly refurbished Cauliflower Hotel, in the heart of southern

COLES PRIME FREEHOLD GOES TO MARKET IN NSW CENTRAL COAST

Continuing the trend of prime-tenanted freehold investment sales, one of Coles’ Spirit Hotels big trading pub and bottle shops is up for grabs. Located on the Pacific Highway between Gosford and Newcastle, the Northlakes Tavern was built by Coles on