Changing Times

LAST DRINKS FOR THE BLACK SWAN

Posted on February 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
By Chris Kirby-Ryan Residents of Bendigo are crying into their beer, wine and fancy cocktails with the closing of the Black Swan. One of Bendigo’s most popular night haunts over the last 17 years, the Black Swan is one of

NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLOSURE ANOTHER BLOW FOR PUB MUSIC

Posted on January 27th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Four years after saving it from oblivion, the operators have announced the impending closure of the live music pub known as the Newtown Social Club. The beloved Sandringham was home-away-from-home for a procession of established and up-and-coming bands for over

OPERATORS BOOTED AS MT ERICA HOTEL CLOSES

Posted on January 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Prahran’s historic Mt Erica Hotel has closed suddenly, with the landlords changing the locks on its most recent incarnation. Built in 1853, the Stonnington History Centre says the pub is one of the oldest in the area, in Melbourne’s east.

CHEUNG UNVEILS FIRST STAGE FOR CBH’S NEW LOOK

Posted on January 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Chris Cheung has unveiled stage one of his ongoing project to reinvigorate the iconic Coogee Bay Hotel. Overlooking Coogee Beach, with one of the country’s most famous beer garden courtyards, the CBH has been synonymous with alfresco hospitality and beachside

FLINDERS’ HAWKER HOTEL TWIXT LICENCE AND OBLIVION

Posted on January 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Hawker Hotel, sole pub of the gateway town to the Flinders Ranges, closed suddenly due to “clerical errors” and now fallen into receivership. The pub is the pride of the tiny town of Hawker, and the last stop for

ST KILDA’S GREYHOUND HOTEL SUDDENLY CLOSES

Posted on January 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Despite community efforts to save it, St Kilda’s famous Greyhound Hotel announced its immediate closure on 6 January. The pub boasts a history of more than 160 years, and in recent times became an institution for the LGBTQ community, hosting

MERIVALE UNVEILS EASTERN QUEEN IN INNER WEST

Posted on December 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has today launched the Group’s much-anticipated first venue in Sydney’s west, transforming the Queen Victoria into the quirky and bedecked Queens Hotel. Merivale purchased the pub in April 2015, with Hemmes citing his passion for creating world-class

GEELONG PLAYERS ROLL OUT THE INN

Posted on December 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Four Geelong mates including one former Geelong AFL player have banded together to fill a local void by reinventing and launching The Inn. Corey Enright, former Geelong Cats legend, has joined the owner of popular cafe The Backyard, Mat Dyer,

ROYAL CLOSURE MAKES NONE FOR GUNN GROUP

Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Roadworks for a bus tunnel has forced the closure of the Gunn Group’s Royal Hotel, after issues with access, noise and dust drove away 80 per cent of its trade. The $160 million O’Bahn project will cut an estimated seven

BONDI’S HOTEL RAVESIS BACK WITH A BANG

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Bondi’s famous Hotel Ravesis is back with a vengeance and complete make-over, boasting a new beachside look and ocean views, with an inlaid backbone of music. The 1914-built pub on the corner of Bondi’s legendary Campbell Pde and Hall St,