Clyde Mooney

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MERIVALE’S COOGEE DISASTER IN COURT

Posted on May 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A dispute over the sale of Coogee Pavilion could see Merivale’s Justin Hemmes in court against the vendor, former Rothschild CEO David Kingston. An agreement in March last year saw the celebrity operator sign on to take over the former

LIGHT BRIGADE HITS MARKET RUNNING AMID BIG POTENTIAL

Posted on May 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
One of the best-known pubs in Sydney’s Paddington has hit the market, as development in the area and market conditions prove irresistible. Speaking with PubTIC, long-time operator of the Light Brigade Hotel, Dean Haritos, said the temptation to test the

UPG SEEKS CAPITAL FOR EXPANSION PLANS

Posted on May 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The Urban Purveyor Group is planning “aggressive” growth likely to see initiatives such as the franchising of its popular Bavarian Bier Cafes. Late 2014 UPG appointed veteran Tom Pash as CEO, with founder John Szangolies assuming the role of executive

LEAGUE LEGEND SELLS GONG LOCAL

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
After 24 years of ownership, former rugby league great Craig Young has sold his Wollongong pub. Young played as prop-forward from 1977 to 1988 for the St George Dragons, which included two Premiership wins, including one as Captain at age

ROYAL EXCHANGE TO CHANGE HANDS

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Windsor’s The Rex has hit the market as perhaps the best-value sale of the year to date. Offering potential highlighted by 15 indoor EGMs and “extensive outdoor area” on a generous block, the 20-year leasehold of the Royal Exchange Hotel

CROSS-COUNTRY COLLABORATION TAKES BEER BY FORCE

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Two celebrated Australian brewers have recently joined forces for a cross of styles that embodies the pioneering spirit of craft beer. The collaboration of Sydney’s Australian Brewery head brewer Neal Cameron and Perth’s Feral Brewing head brewer Brendan Varis is

A RETURN TO ARMS

Posted on May 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Hot on the heels of his sale of the Newington Inn Hotel to Solotel, Tim Condon is preparing to bring an old hotel back to Balmain. [caption id="attachment_2312" align="alignright" width="325"] Tim Condon[/caption] Well versed in the art of Balmain, living

NATIONAL TRUST PUB TO GET OVERHAUL

Posted on May 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
One of Australia’s most significant live music venues has announced a temporary closure ahead of an extensive make-over to reinvigorate the National Trust-listed building. Built in 1878, the Esplanade Hotel – “The Espy” – is located overlooking Port Phillip Bay