Openings

LOCALS UNLEASH DUCK INN FROM ASHES OF MARYSVILLE

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The heart of Marysville beats again, as Ashraf and Christine Doos launch the all-new Duck Inn from the ashes of the town razed nearly eight years ago on Black Saturday. Beer flowed at Marysville’s pub on Wednesday for the first

AUSSIE FIRSTS AT NEW UPG WORLD SQUARE BAVARIAN-FRATELLI

Posted on October 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Urban Purveyor Group continues its aggressive expansion, today launching a new venue in World Square, giving away 1,000 free specialty pizzas and Bavarian hotdogs. UPG has begun pioneering the “fast-casual” dining concept in Australia, offering gourmet, made-to-demand meals in venues

OSCARS LAUNCH THE PORT INTO DARLING HARBOUR

Posted on October 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Oscars Hotels has launched huge new venue The Port in Darling Harbour, bringing a lockout-free Riviera experience to Sydney. Located on the western side of the iconic Darling Harbour foreshore, in the former home of Margaritaville, the all-new pub sports

PATRONS ON THE ROOF AT THE LIGHT BRIGADE

Posted on October 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After years of waiting, and a serious overhaul, the Light Brigade will finally see patrons on its roof enjoying skyline views of Sydney’s CBD. As featured in this month’s PubTIC Magazine, the Bayfield family bought the Paddington corner pub in

4 PINES TO OPEN 3 VENUES

Posted on August 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Loyal to its roots, 4 Pines beers is opening three new beer-based venues on Sydney’s northern beaches, showcasing its passion for “purity” and produce. In coming months, the very Manly brewer is expanding upon its existing brew-pub and Brookvale Truck

NEW UPG BRAUHAUS USHERS UBER EXPANSION PLANS

Posted on July 20th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Pursuing big expansion plans cited by its new owners, Urban Purveyor Group (UPG) has announced the pending opening of its latest instalment of the Munich Brauhaus brand of beer halls. UPG already operates a total of 28 venues and subsidiary

MALOUF’S GREGORY HILLS PUB OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Posted on July 11th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Malouf family has realised a long-term goal with the opening Friday of its brand new pub in Sydney’s booming south-west. The Gregory Hills Hotel (GHH) is the proud debut pub for the suburb of Gregory Hills, just north of

GARDEN STATE’S HOTTEST NEW PUB ABOUT TO OPEN

Posted on July 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After years of searching and planning, the team behind many successful Victorian pubs has ‘grown’ a new branch in its history – taking over one of Melbourne’s popular laneways to build another. Brothers Matt and Andy Mullins, along with Tom

BAYFIELDS FINALLY SEE THE LIGHT FOR BRIGADE ROOFTOP LAUNCH

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after

BRAND NEW IRISH PUB TOASTS ‘McCOOL’ LEGEND

Posted on April 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Three brothers are opening a brand new ‘all-day’ Irish pub in Brisbane, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner every day with oodles of authenticity. Finn McCool’s Irish Bar is currently under construction in the heart of Fortitude Valley, bringing an