Openings

FLIGHT CLUB TOUCHES DOWN IN SYDNEY

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Following successful activations around the globe, Flight Club has landed in Sydney. Flight Club is an innovative social darts venue concept that combines old-school entertainment with a reimagined form of darts, bringing the game into the 21st century using a

REPUBLIC WELCOMES GUESTS TO THE INNA

Posted on March 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Burgeoning pub powerhouse Virtical has begun its transformation of the stalwart Republic Hotel in the Sydney CBD, ushering in a new level of sophistication in the opening of the on-trend INNA Lounge.   Originally a single-storey pub, the Republic has

TINY PUB PACKS A PUNCH

Posted on March 11th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Sydney’s Inner West can now boast having one of the smallest stand-alone sports pubs in Australia. Sandwiched between Russo & Russo and the Trocadero Room on Enmore Road, Enmore, sits The Magpie, a tiny sports pub seating around 30 people.

FUNLAB BRINGS ‘HIJINX’ AND HOLEY MOLEY TO THE ACT

Posted on February 23rd, 2024 by Jane Louise
Funlab brands Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are at it again, this time opening in the Canberra Centre, Canberra, on 5 April. These brands are designed to be more than a typical pub or restaurant. The two venues will employ

A NEW ERA IN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SPORTSPLUS

Posted on December 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
In what is being hailed as an evolution in immersive hospitality entertainment, the innovative new SportsPlus concept has opened its first instalment, within Canterbury Leagues Club. SportsPlus is a groundbreaking fusion of hospitality with interactive, high-tech entertainment, looking to appeal

TILLEY & WILLS PUT UP 400

Posted on November 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality bandidos Simon Tilley and Nick Wills have promised to revive the tequila era with launch of Mexican-Inspired bar and kitchen Four Hundred, in association with the Greenwood Hotel. Located on Greenwood Plaza rooftop, Four Hundred is a relaxed, contemporary

PHMG ANNOUNCE HUMPHREY’S AT HURSTVILLE

Posted on October 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Public House Management Group has revealed what it hopes to be South Sydney’s newest landmark, Humphrey’s Hotel in Hurstville, aiming to “redefine the concept of the local”. Occupying a full floor of the new One Hurstville Plaza, 20 minutes from

ST KILDA WELCOMES A LION AND WOMBAT

Posted on September 26th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
A Melbourne couple has created a new pub for St Kilda, channelling the look, feel, taste and name of the classic British boozer in their unveiling of the Lion & Wombat. Aspiring public house creator Alex Back spent time managing

JACKSONS IS BACK ON GEORGE

Posted on September 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
After five years and complete reconstruction, iconic sticky-carpet late-night George Street grunge pub Jacksons has reopened as a sophisticated and contemporary venue under DTL Entertainment, fronted by Maurice Terzini. Infamous wee hours destination pub Jacksons on George closed early 2018

UNIVERSAL UNVEILS DARLING PAVILION

Posted on August 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The award-winning Universal Hotels has opened a brand-new CBD pub in the heart of Darling Quarter, unveiling Darling Pavilion. Located at the foot of Tumbalong Park – a short walk over the footbridge from the CBD – the pavilion-style pub