FEROS NABS ENGADINE WITH HARVEY BOYS

King of the south Chris Feros has formed a new partnership with the Harveys to take the booming Engadine Tavern and adjoining retail sites from rich lister Tony Denny and partners. The large-format Tavern is in Engadine town centre, surrounded

BERNIE’S BAR – THE NEW STAR OF NEWCASTLE

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

CAPTAIN MELVILLE SET FOR SALE

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

THE ADDIE JUMPS FOR QUICK SALE

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

TAMURAS QUIETLY OPEN JAPANESE PUB IN FITZROY

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

METROPOLITAN MACKAY’S NEW OUTLOOK

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

WALKER LOOKS TO DIVEST IN DOONSIDE

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

GASTEVSKI GROUP UNVEIL THE LAKELANDS

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,

CAMDEN VALLEY INN’S NEW MENU – FED ON FEEDBACK

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

WHAT BUDGET 2023 MEANS FOR PUBS

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