Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

TAPPING IN AND TRADING UP

Posted on April 27th, 2018 by Jane Louise

The new owners of Darlinghurst’s The Taphouse have reimagined and expanded the pub’s offer with a focus on local, independent spirits and natural wines. Brothers James and Josh Thorpe took over the craft beer institution mid-2017, with plans to add

ALOHA TO POKÉ

Posted on April 27th, 2018 by Jane Louise

If you haven't yet heard of it, you're not alone, but poké is slowly making waves across our shores. Pronounced "poh-kay," this Hawaiian dish has been dubbed as the new healthy trend food. With its Japanese influence, it can be

IRIS PULLS KINGS CROSS DA OVER BACKLASH

Posted on April 23rd, 2018 by Jane Louise

Iris Capital has entered the next stage of its controversial Kings Cross development, by withdrawing the DA widely condemned by local interest groups and enlisting input. In January Sam Arnaout’s development company Piccadilly Freehold submitted plans for a $47 million

INCREASED RSA AND ATM RESTRICTIONS FOR TASSY PUBS

Posted on April 23rd, 2018 by Jane Louise

Following the people’s referendum on pokies in March, the Tasmanian government has responded to critics’ pressure by putting further restrictions on operators. On 1 May a review of the Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania comes into effect.

NEW ERA FOR OLD BALLARAT PUB

Posted on April 18th, 2018 by Jane Louise

After languishing for three years, a Ballarat pub has now reopened under the artful curation of Yuge and David Bromley. The imposing Victorian brick building on the corner of Mair and Doveton Streets was originally known as the Royal Highlander,

BUNCH OF GRAPES UP FOR GRABS

Posted on April 13th, 2018 by Jane Louise

Ballarat’s handsome Bunch of Grapes Hotel has come to market, as the freeholder owner looks to wind back his involvement. Steve Bryant owns the freehold of the large-format red brick pub on a corner of Pleasant Street, the business operated