Newcastle’s legendary Star Hotel has reopened to welcome the LGBTQ+ community, a century in the making, as Bernie’s Bar. Partners Patrick Fisher, Kitt Nissen and Hollie ‘Gracie’ Tose had a concept for a queer-friendly bar in Steel City. After talking about it for years and extensive searching, the new venue opened Tuesday (16 May) in […]
The lease to what is said to be Melbourne CBD’s longest standing pub, the Captain Melville, has come to market. Located in a handsome bluestone building on Franklin Street at the northern end of the CBD, the Captain is set over two floors, comprising a large public bar with alfresco dining, sizeable indoor courtyard, function
Classic coastal local the Adelaide Hotel of Moruya has hit the market for a “short and sharp” sale campaign by private owners. The pub is strategically located at the north end of the main thoroughfare of Moruya’s town centre, on a 2,576 sqm corner of the Princes Highway, overlooking the Moruya River and Riverside Park.
Dynamic hospitality duo Fumi and Takako Tamura have taken the next step in the game, creating a Japanese-style pub in Fitzroy, dubbed Izakaya by Tamura. In 2019 the couple opened the intimate Tamura Sake Bar, suited to small groups. Wanting a space that could cater to greater numbers, and finding a distinct lack of authentic
The latest pub to benefit from Australian Venue Co’s ongoing major investment in Queensland is the Metropolitan Hotel in Mackay, which has reopened after a $1.6 million renovation and positioning as the city’s new social and entertainment hub. The makeover revitalised the pub’s beer garden, entertainment and bistro spaces, looking to make it both the
The Walker family has begun an on-market sale campaign on the large-format Doonside Hotel, in fast-growing western Sydney heartland. The pub resides on a significant 7,278sqm lot, around a block from Doonside Train Station and retail strip. It provides public bar, gaming room, upstairs accommodation and a drive-through bottleshop. Its 14 recently refurbished first floor
The blooming Lakelands estate has welcomed a brand-new tavern this month, as the award-winning Gastevski Group opens The Lakelands. The greenfield tavern features three distinct indoor and outdoor sections, catering to 750 patrons, comprising a dining area, open beer garden, entertainment area, and one-of-a-kind sporting area. Built in Perth’s high-growth southern corridor, the venue will
The landmark Camden Valley Inn has unveiled a new menu that was completely curated by customer feedback. The chef and marketing departments sent out a survey to members of the beloved south-western Sydney pub, aiming to understand the changing needs and desires of their patron base. This prompted a massive 2k responses in the first
The Albanese government and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have handed down the Budget for 2023, bringing economic prudence in the wake of the pandemic, and positives for employment and hospitality. The government expects economic growth to slow from 3.25 per cent this financial year to 1.5 per cent next year, while inflation is also expected to
Endeavour has posted what it describes as a “solid” performance for the quarter, seeing stability across pubs and retail, and continued investment in the pursuit of patronage. The ASX-listed Endeavour (EDG) released its FY23 Q3 financials in the past week, noting that both its revenue segments were in growth. “Australians love socialising and our network
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