Another prime Melbourne freehold hits the market

The Bay Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula has come on the market, and is likely to attract more investment capital into the pub sector. Prominently positioned in the heart of Main Street, Mornington, the hotel freehold is tipped to bring

Choice puts weight behind choice in tap contracts

Consumer advocate Choice Magazine has weighed in on the ACCC investigation into tap contracts, suggesting consumers are being duped by international brewers posing as independent craft producers. While the ACCC investigation continues into claims that CUB (owned by SAB Miller)

Surry Hills pubs becoming more Brewnique

The owners of Surry Hills craft beer pubs the Keg & Brew and the Dove & Olive are ramping up their activity in the second annual Craft Beer Rising with a special collaboration they’re calling Brewnique. The one-off event will

ALH’s 1968-built Burvale Hotel in heritage brouhaha

An ALH pub in outer Melbourne has become embroiled in a heritage debate that would appear to contradict the buildings own origins. Built less than 50 years ago in 1968, the Burvale Hotel/Motel is a largely unaltered example of work

Newport Arms hits market as Bayfields sell family jewels

After more than a year of speculation, the Bayfield family has officially announced the sale of its iconic Newport Arms Hotel. [caption id="attachment_604" align="alignright" width="332"] Newport Hotel, 1925. Image courtesy NSW State Library[/caption] Having owned the 1880 landmark since 1991,

Manly’s The Steyne gets Phat to attract more families

Manly landmark the Hotel Steyne has taken food to the street, opening the family-friendly Harry Phat’s restaurant over the weekend. Occupying the bespoke second-floor space formerly inhabited by Manly Phoenix Yum-Cha, the new Asian street food-styled venue is part of

Check out the check-in

By Grant Shepherd When thinking about social media for a small business, it’s easy to get intimidated by the incredible number of options available. Many businesses also feel they just don’t have the time to maintain their social media sites