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ODD CULTURE UNVEILS IN NEWTOWN

Posted on November 3rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Newtown welcomes an eclectic new venue – Odd Culture – offering drinks, dining and a “cool and casual all-day vibe” on King Street. Aspects of Odd Culture revolve around working to an overarching fermentation theme. The food menu is an

AUTHENTIC THEMED DINING SPICING UP PRECINCT PUBS

Posted on November 3rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A number of large-format hotels are capitalising on COVID-quashed dreams of travel, opening themed installations, seen in Shoal Bay Country Club’s Atmos Greek restaurant, and Garden State Hotel’s Italian temptation Tippy-Tay. Andrew Lazarus’ Shoal Bay Country Club (SBCC) is whisking

O’HARAS COME UP ROSES WITH CAMELIA

Posted on November 1st, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
It’s spring in Rosehill and the precinct has grown a picturesque new pub beside the racecourse – the O’Hara group’s new Camelia Hotel. The O’Haras have unveiled a new pub in the heart of Sydney's western suburbs, on a corner

IRIS PLANS $100M DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE ‘INLAND CAPITAL’

Posted on October 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital has announced plans for a massive $100 million redevelopment of its newly-secured Lasseters Hotel Casino. Iris settled last week on the $105 million April acquisition, formerly known as the Diamond Springs Casino, which opened in 1981,

SHORTY RESURRECTS THE REDFERN COURTESAN

Posted on October 22nd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Ending decades in the wilderness, Marty Short has reopened a local institution, pivoting the old Court House Hotel to become The Redfern. The original hotel was built 1853, before Tooths & Co constructed the current building in the 1920s. The

NEW ERA FOR THE LAUNDYS’ WOOLLY BAY

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Laundy family is finalising a complete bottom-to-rooftop big-budget transformation of the historic Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel. Located on a sharp corner of Bourke St and Cowper Wharf Road, opposite the Finger Wharves, the original hotel was built 1873. Reschs Brewing

AVC BACKING BRISBANE IN ONGOING CAPEX PROGRAM

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has been investing heavily into Queensland, shelling out millions on redesigns at some of its Brisbane pubs. The Crown Hotel in Lutwyche will soon re-open after a $2.4 million renovation to the historic venue, boasting a stylish

MERIVALE REVIVES ALEX

Posted on October 15th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
After five thirsty years awaiting some Merivale magic, the beloved and rescued Alexandria Hotel will soon officially open ‘Backyard at the Alex’. Billed as an “outdoor community hub” for socialising over great food and drinks, the fit-out takes inspiration from

BRIBIE ISLAND ‘NEXT CHAPTER’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION: AVC

Posted on October 13th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co continues its major capex program into its Queensland pubs with transformation of the much-loved Bribie Island Hotel. A $2.2million renovation has begun, embracing “the island holiday life” through creation of a modern, coastal venue and entertainment hub

FORTITUDE VALLEY SAYS HI TO HEY CHICA!

Posted on September 17th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Fortitude Valley will swing to a new rhythm from tonight, courtesy of Hallmark Group’s new Latin American-style social club, Hey Chica! The new late-night venue is said to be the “closest you’ll get to Cuba without a passport” thanks to