WHY EVERY PUB DA NEEDS A TOWN PLANNER AND LIQUOR CONSULTANT

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSW INSPECTIONS CHASING COMPLIANCE

July and August saw 528 NSW licensed venues inspected to ensure they were compliant with new requirements in line with Liquor & Gaming NSW’s gambling harm minimisation measures. The blitz precedes further mandated training for senior staff that will soon

BRISBANE PUB BARKS BACK ON DOG BAN

A Brisbane pub is leading the charge to change laws around dogs in pubs, after a single complaint forced a ban on dogs in the inner-north venue, Archer Brewing. The venue, named after the owner’s dog, even brewed a ‘dog

GEELONG PUB CELEBRATES MUSICAL MAYHEM

South Geelong’s Barwon Club Hotel is readying for a rousing ruckus when its 16th annual ‘River Rocks’ festival hits in early November. Presented by River Rocks, B. Bookings, Balter Brewery and Bad Batch Zine, the festival promises rock, punk and