On-premise specialist De Bortoli Wines is expanding its multi-award-winning Woodfired range to meet continued consumer expectations. Following the success of the Heathcote varietals of Shiraz, Sparkling Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, comes Heathcote Grenache. The range is said to encapsulate the geography, climate and growing conditions of the region – Victoria’s “home of big reds”. Recognisably […]
A rare pub sale has begun on the iconic Bondi beachfront, as Point Group look to divest their operation of the Greek-themed Topikos – one of only four hotels fronting the world-famous strip. Topikos is on street level at 180 Campbell Pde, offering a spacious bar and dining area including prized alfresco seating serving a
Australian Venue Co is recruiting a small army of pub-goers to join their Secret Sipper Club, tasked with visiting venues across the country and getting paid to mystery shop. The Secret Sipper mission is simple: visit assigned AVC pubs and bars approximately once per month throughout the year, remain discreet and impartial, and complete an
Homicide detectives have charged a man over the murder of another man stabbed outside a Victorian pub with his wife, after a celebration. Clint Allen, aged 38, was with a group of people including his wife, Bek, for the occasion of her 37th birthday. At some point after midnight they emerged from the Criterion Hotel
DrinkWise and key Queensland stakeholders including the QHA have launched a new initiative to remind patrons about the importance of moderating alcohol consumption and always being respectful. The Always Respect initiative aims to clearly set expectations around acceptable behaviour in licensed venues, utilising themed posters, coasters and digital assets around moderation, respect and responsibility. DrinkWise’s
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Glenn Piper has added another icon to the collection, sailing into the Commodore Hotel of McMahon’s point for around $29 million, following an invitation-only sale process. John Azar’s Good Beer Company acquired the Hotel mid-2019 for around $18 million from Graham Campion, who had bought it from the fading Lantern Hotels in 2016 for around
Nic Quinn has listed his East Maitland Bank, as he moves to focus on other interests in the growing portfolio. Found just off the New England Highway, on a 2,346sqm block, the Bank Hotel provides a public bar, bistro, gaming room, spacious first floor function space and bar, beer garden, children’s playground and off-street parking,
Victoria’s regulator has hit Tabcorp and the Preston Hotel with multiple charges and launched a wider investigation over reports of minors being allowed to gamble. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) alleges staff at the Preston Hotel allowed a 16-year-old to access electronic betting terminals and place bets on six occasions, between May
The operators of a well-known Daylesford hotel are facing court, accused of underpaying nearly 100 staff over a two-year period. Late last week the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed accusations against Louise Maree and Travis Francis Melotte, alleging they owe more than $300k in wages to 97 people who worked for them at the Hotel Frangos and Café Koukla,
The sassy Bouzy Rouge has been listed for sale by long-time hoteliers David and Angela Carey, marking a rare Richmond opportunity. Built 1870, the prominent two-storey Hotel previously known as the Dover Castle is on a corner of Bridge Road, on a 325sqm site zoned Commercial 1, less than four kilometres from the Melbourne CBD
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