Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

NEW SEAFOOD RULES FOR VENUES

Posted on November 28th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Ministers from around the country have determined that foodservice in pubs, cafes and restaurants will soon be required to specify the origin of their seafood. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia assembled last week, and voted unanimously to

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE REVEALED FOR 2023

Posted on November 27th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s hospitality finest gathered in Adelaide tonight to celebrate and learn who is the best of the best for 2023, at the AHA National Awards for Excellence. More than 650 VIPs and industry guests joined the Association at the famous

BUNDY’S RAILWAY ON NEW TRACKS

Posted on November 27th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Bundaberg hospitality stalwart Stephen Paterson has handed over his town favourite, the Railway Hotel, with the Spotted Dog Café, Bar and Grill, to first-timer Adrian Evans and partners including Arthur Laundy. Mid-2020, the iconic Spotted Dog Tavern and adjacent backpackers

SHORTS PASS ON SEABREEZE LEGACY

Posted on November 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

The Shorts have sold their idyllic and windswept Seabreeze Beach Hotel on the NSW mid-north coast to the growing Hunter group. The Short family have owned and operated the seaside pub at picturesque South West Rocks for over two decades,

GREEN ANTS MARCH INTO VENUES AROUND THE COUNTRY

Posted on November 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Pioneering Australian gin brand Seven Seasons has teamed up with Solotel and venues around the country, pouring its top-shelf Green Ant Gin. Barangaroo House's Rekōdo Bar recently hosted an event introducing the Green Ant Gin Martini, in celebration of

REDCAPE WRAPS TWO MORE SALES, FOR NOW

Posted on November 23rd, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

After seven premium sales, high-profile pub operators Redcape have not ruled out further adjustments to the asset sheet. The Moelis-managed fund has continued its strategic divestment initiative, which sees another three this week, with Redcape saying all buyers were long-term

A BUNCH OF SPORTS STARS PILE INTO A HERITAGE PUB

Posted on November 22nd, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

The handsome Heritage Hotel of Rockhampton is undergoing an usual sale process, mustering Queensland sporting greats Gorden Tallis, Nick Gregorski, Mark Knowles and Scott Prince, and a host of new owners. Built 1898 on Rockhampton’s riverfront, the three-storey premise was

PUB ROBBERIES AND ARRESTS IN NEWCASTLE REGION

Posted on November 22nd, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

An armed heroin user who robbed multiple pubs has been sentenced, and two teens arrested over assault and auto theft of an employee, after a series of incidents in the Newcastle region. Appearing before Newcastle District Court, it was reported

RESEARCH SHOWS BEER DRINKERS LOOKING LOCAL

Posted on November 21st, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

New research finds evolving consumer preferences in the beer game, including 70 per cent of Australian beer drinkers actively seeking locally brewed and owned beers in venues. The study was commissioned by Coopers, examining the preferences of beer-drinking Aussies. It

REDCAPE SELL-DOWN DROPS MT ANNAN IN S-W SYDNEY

Posted on November 20th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

High-flying pub group Redcape “continues momentum” in its recent divestment program, with the big-ticket sale of its prized Mount Annan Hotel to an established Sydney hotel family. Redcape de-listed from the ASX in September 2021, with shareholders hoping to achieve