Changing Times

BELL TOLLS FOR FLOOD SURVIVOR IPSWICH PUB

Posted on January 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After 82 years operation by a loyal family, a landmark Queensland pub has closed until the right “publican who can love her” comes along. More than once the Bremer River has burst its banks and flooded the town of Ipswich,

SALISBURY HOTEL SEES ACCLAIMED OPERATOR “MOVE IN”

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
After decades optimising iconic Sydney pubs, acclaimed operator Gerard Dore has bought into The Salisbury with plans to apply his laid-back hands-on approach. Most recently known for the sweeping turnaround of Arthur Laundy’s landmark Steyne Hotel in Manly, Dore has

FEATHERS HOTEL SEES ‘LONG-AWAITED’ MASSIVE MAKEOVER

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The Matthews family has begun execution of its massive redevelopment plans of the stylish Feathers Hotel – six years after plans were first approved. As Burnside’s only pub, the hotel has been subject to a maze of council conditions and

ALEXANDRIA HOTEL CLOSES WITH FAREWELLS AND FIRESALE

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Despite community outcries and temporary injunctions, the Alexandria Hotel will close for good this Sunday. Purchased by part of Centennial Property Group plans already lodged will see the pub demolished to make way for an $8 million development, with 28

MELBOURNE PUB NEW LOOK AS SUCCESSFUL WINE BAR TAKES OVER

Posted on December 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Owners of the successful Harry & Frankie wine bar have bought Fitzroy’s Rose Hotel as they take their business model to the next level. Tom Hogan and John Tennent opened their first hospitality venture together mid-2013, and are ready to

CURTAINS CLOSE FOR ANOTHER LIVE MUSIC PUB – FOR NOW

Posted on December 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Another live music venue has succumb to financial overwhelm, closing suddenly today as the leaseholders part ways with the business. Lewisham Hotel Booking manager Jon Howell released a statement this week that the pub would close its doors on 2

CHEF DONOVAN’S MELBOURNE GASTRO PUB REOPENS CHAMPIONING BBQ

Posted on November 27th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Celebrity chef Sean Donovan and wife Natalie Fee have reopened Fitzroy’s historic Town Hall Hotel, with a nod to its origins and contemporary smoky-BBQ menu. After taking over in July, the couple traded until late September before a five-week make-over.

DOUBLE BAY’S ROYAL OAK NOW “A PUB AGAIN”: MALOUF

Posted on November 27th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Four years after taking over, the Malouf family has executed a striking renovation of a Double Bay cornerstone pub, feeding on its history with locals and their desire for great food. Featured in the recent St.George Pub Design Tour (see

RANDALL UNVEILS HIS RE-WORKED ‘THE PADDO’

Posted on November 25th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Indomitable west coast footy legend and pub hero Neil Randall has reopened his beloved Paddington Ale House, to “keep up with the times”. Entrenched in the uber-competitive Perth hospitality scene, Randall played over 150 games for teams Subiaco and South

COLLAROY SUCCESS CENTRAL TO REVIVED NORTHERN BEACHES

Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Mitchell and Ben Waugh’s Public House Management Group (PHMG) celebrated a successful first year at The Collaroy on Friday night, as the Beaches shine and the venue seeks industry fame tomorrow. It seemed as though a considerable portion of Northern