Open & Closed

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

GUILDFORD’S PRIDE RE-OPENS TO TOAST OLD AND NEW

Posted on June 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Perth’s newly relaunched Guildford Hotel is mixing innovative technology with its historic restoration, offering selected mementos alongside draught Espresso Martini and Ice Tea cocktails. “The technology behind Espresso Martinis on tap is definitely a big deal,” explains the Guildford Hotel’s

HEART OF HINTON REVIVED TO LOCAL RELIEF

Posted on May 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A stalwart of NSW regional pubs is alive again, with the reopening of Hinton’s historic and indispensable Victoria Hotel last Friday. Following the untimely death of former owner Michael Mullane in January, a pair of local mates banded together to

HISTORIC MAYLANDS PUB SAVED BY MATTHEWS HOTELS

Posted on April 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The family-run Matthews Hotel Group has rescued an historic local watering hole, the Maylands Hotel. [caption id="attachment_5739" align="alignright" width="318"] Scott Matthews[/caption] Matthews Hotel Group (MHG) has owned and operated South Australian pubs for over 70 years and patriarch Scott Matthews

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