Changing Times

MAHONY GROUP REVIVE OXFORD SCHOLAR

Posted on June 14th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne’s hallowed Oxford Scholar Hotel has returned after two years in the wilderness, under a new lease by the growing Mahony Group. Built 1857, the Oxford Scholar is on land owned by RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), on the

BROKEN HILL GOES UNDER

Posted on June 5th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Perth sees another majestic “old girl” gone, with Nick Duncan closing the doors of labour-of-love the Broken Hill Hotel. Duncan began ownership in the pub’s operation in 2003 as a silent partner, taking over a “run down old bikie pub”

NO MORE SHENANIGANS AT NEW-STYLE IMPERIAL

Posted on May 31st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The still young Imperial Hospitality Group has unveiled its rebranded Imperial Hotel, formerly known as Shenanigans, bringing a locals’ feel to a classic Maitland landmark. In early 2017 brothers Sean and Clayton Barrett and three close mates took the plunge

BAY HOTEL CLOSES UNDER FINANCIAL CLOUD

Posted on May 29th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The Bay Hotel Mordialloc has closed, with the landlord changing the locks and staff and creditors reportedly owed thousands. Mid-2018 publican Andre Chaaya listed the freehold of his south Melbourne pub, hoping to unlock some capital and invest further in

SEAMUS O’TOOLE BIDS FAREWELL

Posted on May 24th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Beloved east Melbourne local Seamus O'Toole Irish Pub is closing next week, having failed to reach an agreement with landlords, the Knox Ozone precinct. The bawdy Seamus O'Toole, fondly known as ‘The Irish’, opened in the centre in 2002. It

PARRAS UNVEILS AMBARVALE ‘SUPERPUB’

Posted on May 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Culminating years of planning and a massive makeover, Colin Parras has unveiled his Ambarvale “superpub” and micro-brewery. Parras purchased the large-format Ambarvale Hotel on 7,200sqm in the thriving Campbelltown LGA from the exiting Lantern Group in late 2016 for $21.2

ALH FORCED TO RESUME AND REOPEN THE ARCHER

Posted on April 26th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Three years after on-selling the leasehold interest, Australia’s biggest pub group ALH has resumed control and re-opened The Archer in North Adelaide. Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) sold the business to Bloody Mary Group’s Huntsman Hotel P/L in 2016. The

HOTEL GEARIN GOES DARK

Posted on April 15th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Katoomba’s historic Hotel Gearin has closed its doors amid a dispute between tenant and landlord. Built 1881 by George Biles, the Hotel stands at a major Katoomba juncture on the Great Western Highway as it passes over the mountains. It

GALLAGHER OPENS TWO FOR SAINT PATS

Posted on March 18th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Hot on the heels of a portfolio shuffle, Gallagher Hotels has relaunched two of the fleet with new looks, welcoming a resort feel into the Central Coast, and another PJs at Ryde. Patrick Gallagher’s group (GHM) currently counts eleven pub

ROSE BAY REVIVAL

Posted on March 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The landmark Rose Bay Hotel has reopened today after an extensive and much-needed overhaul involving vintage trains and a new approach. Located on the bustling corner of New South Head and Dover Roads, the pub is a handsome three-storey Victorian