Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

GLASS ACT: WALLOON HOTEL’S AMNESTY TO BRING BACK WAYWARD VESSELS

Posted on November 1st, 2024 by Jane Louise

The Walloon Hotel in Ipswich has hit the headlines this week for declaring a 7-day “glass amnesty”. The 126-year-old pub, also known as the ‘Walloon Saloon’, put the call out to punters to return glasses. Owner Stewart Gibson posted the

HOW PUBS CAN PLAY A ROLE IN SUPPORTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Posted on October 26th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Pubs have been an essential part of Australian culture ever since the Macquarie Arms Hotel in Windsor, NSW, became the first such venue to welcome patrons, back in 1815. Indeed, so ingrained is going to the pub in the DNA

CBH CONQUERS CHARITY MILESTONE

Posted on October 25th, 2024 by Jane Louise

In an impressive philanthropic effort, Coogee Bay Hotel has fulfilled its five-year $1 million pledge to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) a year sooner than expected. The CBH and its generous donors raised $325,000 at the 2024 Coogee Bay

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HOSPITALITY SHINES AT 2024 AWARDS

Posted on October 23rd, 2024 by Jane Louise

This week the Adelaide Entertainment Centre played host to the 2024 AHA|SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence, with nearly 1,000 in attendance at the gala event. SA Premier, Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, told the audience he was delighted to help

WHY EVERY PUB DA NEEDS A TOWN PLANNER AND LIQUOR CONSULTANT

Posted on October 21st, 2024 by Jane Louise

Having a town planner and liquor consultant is essential when developing a pub’s site. Whether it’s creating a footpath dining space or turning a warehouse space into a pub, having someone who understands the process is critical. A town planner

FELONS BREWING CO MAKES A SPLASH AT MANLY WHARF

Posted on October 18th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Artemus Group has opened the first of its Sydney ventures, Felons Brewing Co, at the Manly Wharf Bar site. The Group acquired the property in April, with the blessing of previous owner Ben May. The heritage-listed Manly Wharf, first built

AHA NSW AWARDS: PUBS FACE OFF FOR TOP CHEAP EATS PRIZE

Posted on October 16th, 2024 by Jane Louise

This year’s AHA NSW Awards for Excellence ‘Cheap Eat Meal Under $20’ category has exceeded expectations, with a slew of entrants battling it out for a spot in the finals. While many pub-goers are concerned about rising costs, they still

PORT ELLIOT PUB CHAOS AS CAR PLOUGHS INTO CROWD

Posted on October 9th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Patrons leaving a South Australian pub at closing time last weekend became caught up in a shocking incident as a car allegedly ploughed into a group of people. Just after 1:30am Saturday morning, a blue Ford sedan was recorded reversing

BATH ARMS BLAZE CAUSES MAJOR DISRUPTION

Posted on October 4th, 2024 by Jane Louise

A major traffic disruption occurred on Sydney’s Parramatta Road this week as firefighters were called to a blaze at the popular Bath Arms Hotel, Burwood. Owned by the De Angelis family, the historic inner west hotel broke out in flames

PUB-LIC HONOURS: NSW’S BEST PUBS COMPETE AT AHA AWARDS

Posted on October 4th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The prestigious Australian Hotel Association NSW Awards for Excellence are on again, with overall winners to be announced at the end of this month. Metropolitan finalists have been found across Sydney, from Bella Vista to Hurstville to Neutral Bay, but