Changing Times

RENEWED BRIBIE ISLAND HOTEL AND QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT

Posted on December 3rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co. continues its strong investment into Queensland, with more renovations and the reopening of the idyllic Bribie Island Hotel. Bribie Island resumed trading Wednesday (1 December) following a $2.2 million refurbishment, to create “a family-friendly hub”. The new-look

MICK MOLLOY WALKS INTO A PUB

Posted on November 22nd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Comedian Mick Molloy has come home to roost, buying his first-ever pub, in partnership with Riverland Group. The four-storey Railway Hotel Brunswick, opposite Brunswick station, is a heritage-listed pub built in 1889. It saw headlines in late 2018 when its

NEW HOTEL GOSFORD EMERGES

Posted on November 10th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Harris Narvo Hotels has announced the completion of a labour of love and official opening of the brand-new historic Hotel Gosford. The milestone comes after a decade of planning and a renovation that has taken the past 18 months. “It’s

TILLEY & WILLS THROW OPEN NEW-LOOK RICHMOND INN

Posted on November 5th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The dynamic duo of Simon Tilley and Nick Wills have unveiled a major renovation and reopening of their recently acquired Richmond Inn. The award-winning hospitality group secured the deal on the pub in Sydney’s burgeoning north-west growth corridor in July.

IRIS PLANS $100M DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE ‘INLAND CAPITAL’

Posted on October 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital has announced plans for a massive $100 million redevelopment of its newly-secured Lasseters Hotel Casino. Iris settled last week on the $105 million April acquisition, formerly known as the Diamond Springs Casino, which opened in 1981,

NEW ERA FOR THE LAUNDYS’ WOOLLY BAY

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Laundy family is finalising a complete bottom-to-rooftop big-budget transformation of the historic Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel. Located on a sharp corner of Bourke St and Cowper Wharf Road, opposite the Finger Wharves, the original hotel was built 1873. Reschs Brewing

AVC BACKING BRISBANE IN ONGOING CAPEX PROGRAM

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has been investing heavily into Queensland, shelling out millions on redesigns at some of its Brisbane pubs. The Crown Hotel in Lutwyche will soon re-open after a $2.4 million renovation to the historic venue, boasting a stylish

MERIVALE REVIVES ALEX

Posted on October 15th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
After five thirsty years awaiting some Merivale magic, the beloved and rescued Alexandria Hotel will soon officially open ‘Backyard at the Alex’. Billed as an “outdoor community hub” for socialising over great food and drinks, the fit-out takes inspiration from

BRIBIE ISLAND ‘NEXT CHAPTER’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION: AVC

Posted on October 13th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co continues its major capex program into its Queensland pubs with transformation of the much-loved Bribie Island Hotel. A $2.2million renovation has begun, embracing “the island holiday life” through creation of a modern, coastal venue and entertainment hub

SORRENTO’S CONTI TO REOPEN AFTER MASSIVE RENO

Posted on August 30th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Following its sale last year and a monumental $100 million renovation, Sorento’s exquisite Hotel Continental will return this year, with operations by publican Craig Shearer and team. Opened in 1875, the Hotel Continental is a heritage-listed landmark of the Mornington