Open & Closed

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

PUBLICAN LOSES TWO VENUES AMID HARD TIMES

Posted on July 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Two venues operated by John Hussey have fallen, with receivers taking possession and agreements “extinguished”. The Gold Coast Bulletin reported one of the glitter strip’s biggest nightclubs – Shooters – closed suddenly, with several dozen now-out-of-work employees said to be

SOLOTEL’S NOD TO HENRY LAWSON’S ‘CASTLE’ REVEALED

Posted on July 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Bruce Solomon’s Solotel last night relaunched one of Sydney’s most historic hotels – former home of Henry Lawson, the Edinburgh Castle. In the final years of the 19th century, iconic Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson inhabited one of the

CLG BUSY IN NEWTOWN AND ANOTHER NEW TOWN

Posted on July 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Colonial Leisure Group has unveiled the first stages of plans for its first NSW pub – the newly-acquired Newtown Hotel. After purchasing the popular inner-west venue in February, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) took possession in April and has moved to

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

DOLPHIN HOTEL QUIETLY RESURFACES

Posted on June 20th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin

BALMAIN OVERHAULS AND TOPS OFF TOWN HALL

Posted on June 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Balmain Pub Group has announced the re-opening and “complete change” of its newly acquired Town Hall Hotel. Following the $7 million purchase of the prominent corner pub in February, Balmain Pub Group (BPG) owners Nick Wills and Warren Livingstone had

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

BUILDERS ARMS HOTEL ‘EVOLVES’ INTO CHINESE RESTAURANT

Posted on June 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
One of the country’s premier gastro pubs and few to offer two-Hatted dining, is transforming to open a very Zen Chinese restaurant. The Builder’s Arms Hotel opened four years ago under the guidance of acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell and partners