Events

SHORT’S BEER CLUB AT THE AUSSIE

Posted on June 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
W. Short Hotel Group has launched Beer Club in its crafty brew mecca the Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks, building on the pub’s reputation and dedication to the boutique beverage trade. The Australian’s “Wish You Were Beer” Club will

MERIVALE HALF-ISH PRICE HAPPY HOUR DRINKS UNTIL EOFY

Posted on May 31st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has marched back into half-ish price drinks at all its bars – kick-starting tonight, and every day throughout June, offering Sydneysiders a reason “Just Because…”. Justin Hemmes’ expansive hospitality portfolio is offering 49 per cent off all cocktails, spirits,

HOTEL HARRY SEES STARS IN VIVID COLLABORATION

Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Hotel Harry has announced the continuation of its musical collaboration with Sydney’s acclaimed Vivid Festival, furthering the event’s goal and juxtaposition of art, technology and commerce The spectacular showcasing of Sydney that is Vivid will return for its 11th year

VB’s SHOT TO AUSSIE SPIRIT

Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria Bitter is charging a glass and into the hearts of Aussie battlers, giving away free beers at 287 venues to “everyone ready to get on with the job of making Australia a better place”. Draught stalwart around the country,

AGE: GAMING PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE

Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Four months out from its 30th birthday, the GTA notes 92 per cent of exhibitors at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) offering every other thing in hospitality except gaming. Back for another milestone, the annual AGE is indisputably the best

PUBS FEELING THE HEAT AS PRICES PLUMMET

Posted on February 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Continued scorching, thirst-inspiring weather across the country has prompted continuation and even expansion of pubs offering discounted and free beer as the temperature rises. Last summer the ever-active Abbotts Hotel in Waterloo launched its grace-saving Beer-O-Meter to huge local acclaim,

HO HO FARMER’S HOTEL TO DO SANTAS ON A BUS

Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Farmer's Hotel at Vacy is mustering its own Christmas celebrations, marching to the tune of Santas in kilts and seeing how many of the jolly fellas it can pack onto a double-decker bus. Proprietor Dr Maurice Harden is part

THE GLENMORE PRESENTS THE ALTERNATIVE TO SILLY SEASON

Posted on December 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Marty Short’s The Glenmore is jumping on the festive wagon, presenting a party for all the non-Christmas people of the world – Festivus, For the Rest of Us! From the Latin, Festivus, meaning ‘jovial’ came an alternative to the oft

BIG TURNOUT FOR SANTA PUB CRAWL FOR CHARITY

Posted on December 12th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Around 10,000 revellers paraded the streets of Wollongong wearing festive costumes over the weekend, for the 25th instalment of the world-famous Santa Pub Crawl. The concept began in Wollongong in 1993, when a group of friends decided to dress up

JIM BEAM GIVING MANY ‘MATES’ A FREE DRINK

Posted on December 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Jim Beam is buying a whole lot of ‘mates’ a drink, with 40 venues around the country hosting the inaugural ‘Mate of a Mate’s Day’ next Friday. From 4-7pm on 14 December, pubs around the country (full list below) will