Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

Waugh Group overhauls City Hotel

Posted on January 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

In July Sydney’s Waugh Group launched its concept for the former City Hotel, offering a taste of Mr Tipply’s savoir fare to the inner-city markets. Spread over two levels, the eclectic designer-styled venue aims at ‘relaxed yet sophisticated’, with rich

Fire strikes the heart of Cobar

Posted on January 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW rural town of Cobar lost two of its beloved in August, as one of its oldest pubs burnt to the ground and a local firefighter tragically lost his life defending it. Borne of a copper rush that began

Gallaghers Hotels team with chef superstar to keep kitchens up to scratch

Posted on January 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Gallaghers Hotels announced a move in November to partner with internationally renowned chef Darren Simpson, to bolster its culinary credentials and keep ahead of increasing foodie patronage. Having worked in acclaimed restaurants across Britain including the Michelin Star-rated Roscoff in

Patron bans in WA herald improved personal accountability

Posted on January 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The diligence of the West Australian Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor has seen an increase in pub patron barring notices and “improved behaviour of patrons in licensed premises”. The WA DRGL reported that efforts to crack down on alcohol-fuelled

Australia’s Redoak Brewery tops international beer competition again

Posted on January 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

In September the International Beer Challenge took place for the 18th time, awarding its top honour for the second consecutive year to Australian family-owned brewery Redoak. The International Beer Challenge (IBC) attracts 550 beers from 30 countries and prides itself