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

DODGY $50 NOTES IN POKIES POINT TO SCAM

Bundaberg publicans have experienced a spate of ‘doctored’ $50 notes, pointing to a suspected counterfeit scam. The notes, found in poker machines, have had the clear hologram section cut out, which may be intended to add realism to counterfeited notes

BEER SORCERY BUILDING MOMENTUM IN NEWTOWN

Solotel’s The Bank held the semi-final of its popular “Whichcraft” beer events, with three finalists to battle for the title during the upcoming Sydney Craft Beer Week. Held in the craft beer haven Uncle Hops, which has occupied The Bank’s

JAMES SQUIRE RELEASES ON-TREND ALE FOR SUMMER

The category-leading James Squire has released a new beer in time for summer, tapping into ongoing data on the ever-growing popularity of craft beer. The James Squire Summer Ale “The Swindler”, produced by Lion’s Malt Shovel Brewery, continues the brand’s

ANOTHER COMISKEY PUB DOMINATES QHA AWARDS

The list of Queensland’s best and brightest hotels has emerged, with Comiskey Group’s incredible new mega-venue taking several awards including the top honour. Open just four months, Sandstone Point Hotel is the follow-up to Robert Comiskey’s award-winning Eatons Hill Hotel.