Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

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

ED’S RANT: CAPITALISM OR COTTON WOOL – WHERE ARE WE GOING?

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Like many people, I love a good stat. Whether it be something obscure such as Bill “Fire Down Below” Barkins’ insurmountable record of 6.24 cup adjustments per innings playing Major League Baseball, or comparatively innocuous ABS data showing Aussies are

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

COMPETITION HOT FOR BEST PUB FOOD

Posted on May 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

For the eighth big year, finalists have been announced for the “iconic taste of WA” as the public votes are tallied. The AHA WA, Tourism WA and Lion have backed another instalment of “WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition” with five

SURRY HILLS PUB TAKES ON BASTARDS TONIGHT

Posted on May 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Burgeoning beer den the Keg & Brew will tonight host a tap take-over by a bunch of bastards as Manly brewer 4 Pines launches a line-up. The Manly lads have concocted a collection of pale ales they say were each

BOCSAR DOWNGRADES SYDNEY VIOLENCE IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on May 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research (BOCSAR) last week admitted an error in reporting over the drop in assaults statistics that emerged from its report on Sydney CBD and Kings Cross trading restrictions. Speaking with PubTIC, BOCSAR’s Dr Don

KINGS CROSS BOUNCER CHARGED OVER SELF-DEFENCE PUNCH

Posted on May 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Police have charged a Kings Cross bouncer over a punch to an aggressive patron enraged over being denied entry at lock-out time. Around 1:30 am Tuesday, 14 April, security at a hotel on William Street in Kings Cross refused two

COLONIAL LEISURE GROUP BOSS TRANSFORMING TOP-END

Posted on May 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

‘No Pokies’ pub baron Chris Morris is expanding his massive plans the reinvigoration of tourism in northern Queensland. Following his $6.25 million purchase of the Orpheus Island resort in 2011 and subsequent $70 million purchase of the Townsville casino last

CHEEKY PUB OPERATORS STICK OUT FROM CROWD

Posted on May 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

As the British pub scene continues its seemingly relentless march toward anonymity and streamlined operations, one operator is attempting to impart a little ‘scouser’ humour into its venues. On Doric Street, in Seaforth, Merseyside, sits a 100-year-old pub long known