Changing Times

GENERAL GORDON FIRES UP AGAIN

Posted on March 5th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The indomitable General Gordon Hotel has reopened after the multi-million-dollar makeover that followed its defeat by fire nearly three years’ ago. Sydenham’s large-format and beloved General has been reborn in a way that pays tribute to its theatrical and tumultuous

YOUNG BRINGS NEW ILLINOIS TO INNER WEST

Posted on February 24th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Bill Young’s reimagined Illinois Hotel reopened today following a multi-million-dollar refit and new inner west-centric flavour. Five Dock’s Illinois was snapped up early 2020 by former Wallaby great and respected publican Bill Young for around $15 million. Armed with a

THE WITCH TO QUELL THE IPSWICH ITCH

Posted on January 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A couple of old hands have concocted The Witch, in West Ipswich’s former Coronation Hotel, opening a new-look venue for changing times. The well-loved old pub closed abruptly in 2019 after a tenant vacated. Ray Smith and business partner Ron

FRESH LOOK FOR HARBORD’S BEACH HOTEL

Posted on January 18th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The iconic Harbord Hotel, overlooking Freshwater beach, has re-opened following an extensive and sympathetic makeover under its new owners. Formerly the Harbord Beach Hotel, the pub has stood proudly as a community landmark for nearly a century – close to

RIVERSDALE CLOSING THE STOCK EXCHANGE

Posted on November 23rd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Pub Fund operator Riversdale Group has announced it will soon close the iconic Stock Exchange Hotel in inner-city Brisbane for good. The announcement came via social media late last week that the “Stockie” would cease trading Sunday 13 December,

HARLOW ROOFTOP HERALDS NEW OUTDOOR NORMAL

Posted on November 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
AVC has unleashed the first of its new rooftop solutions, following a $1.3 million build atop Richmond’s Harlow Hotel. In early September Premier Andrews’ announced a roadmap for hospitality economic recovery citing a significant move to outdoor and rooftop activations.

MIGHTY CRAFT OPENS THE MIGHTY PUB

Posted on November 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
New all-day gastropub The Mighty has burst open in Moonee Ponds, providing an indomitable domain for crafty beverages and pub grub. “The Mighty is all about creating a community and hub for our craft brands,” says Mark Haysman, CEO of

FORRESTER’S BACK TO LIFE UNDER APPLEJACK

Posted on November 6th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll’s Applejack Hospitality has reopened institutional Sydney pub Forrester’s following an extensive makeover.  Located on the corner of Riley and Foveaux Streets in Surry Hills, established in 1921, the pub was previously one of Jaime Wirth’s

UNIVERSAL EASE OPEN THE MILL

Posted on October 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Marking the completion of the redevelopment of the old Mill Hill Hotel building, Universal has produced the “upmarket yet family-orientated” local The Mill of Bondi Junction.  The tired former Mill Hill Hotel asset was acquired by developer TWT Property Group,

FALVEY’S NEW HOTEL

Posted on October 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The Brisbane-based Falvey family has reopened Falvey’s Hotel Yamato following a major refurbishment and repositioning for patrons’ drinking and dancing pleasure. Peter and Kim Falvey, and son Michael, have owned and operated the pub since 2014. The family portfolio also