Open & Closed

SURF, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY ALIVE AT THE BEACHES

Posted on March 4th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Talisman of surf mecca Merewether Beach, the Beach Hotel, is unveiling its new aspect and plans for the future, under the tenure of current custodian Glenn Piper. Known by locals as simply the all-encompassing ‘The Beaches’, Newcastle’s iconic surfside pub

DOONAN DONE: SUNSHINE COAST’S NEW PUB

Posted on February 27th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Bigwig of giant hospitality, the Comiskey Group, has unveiled its long-held and hard-fought new venue on the Sunshine Coast, The Doonan. The Comiskeys are producers of two of Australia’s largest and highly awarded pubs – the mighty Eatons Hill Hotel

ALH CALLS TIME ON THE VIC

Posted on February 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Iconic watering hole of central Brisbane the Victory Hotel will soon close, as ALH steps away from its long-term lease. Built 1855, on the corner of Edward and Charlotte streets in the Brisbane CBD, the pub is popularly known as

NEW GROOVE FOR THE CAMELIA

Posted on February 10th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group has unveiled the new look Camelia Grove Hotel of Alexandria, offering a high-end pub and trattoria. The commanding multi-level building on a corner of Henderson Road still has its collection of old school rooms and

PORT ADMIRAL ADRIFT AGAIN

Posted on February 6th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The stoic 174-year-old Port Admiral Hotel has closed again – just five years after its triumphant return after being shuttered for more than a decade. Built 1849, it was originally dubbed the Railway Hotel in honour of the horse-drawn train

MOMENTO FINDS OLD GOLD AT SILVERWATER

Posted on January 20th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Putting a fresh spin on brownfield builds, Momento has whipped up a pub for the needy patrons of Silverwater and surrounds, in western Sydney. The Silverwater Hotel burst open this week sporting indoor and outdoor dining, live sports, gaming and

JUBILEE HOTEL OPEN AFTER MASSIVE MAKEOVER

Posted on December 2nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Brisbane’s iconic and historic Jubilee Hotel of Fortitude Valley has reopened after a hard-fought multi-year makeover in conjunction with the $200 million development at its rear. Built 1887, the pub became part of the Jubilee Place redevelopment taking place on

AVC OPENS PENTRIDGE PRISON PUB

Posted on December 2nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The first partnership venue between Australian Venue Co. and BrewDog, BrewDog Pentridge, threw open its doors last week to Victorian beer devotees.   BrewDog Pentridge has been a $3 million project by AVC and BrewDog – one of the world’s

NATIVE ROSE GOES QUIET AS NEIGHBOURS FIGHT NOISE

Posted on November 21st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The historic Native Rose Hotel of Rozelle has closed due to a noise complaint, as the battle of the beats between pubs and residents continues to rock and roll. Known by several names since it opened the doors in 1878