Open & Closed

GERMAN BEER HALL PUB GROUP UNFOLDS HUGE PLANS

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor

MERIVALE’S NEWPORT ARMED AND READY TO REOPEN

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A few action-packed months later than anticipated, Merivale is about to unleash “one of [our] biggest ventures” with all the pomp and brilliance its patrons have come to expect. Good Friday (25 March) will see the doors thrown open to

BEER DELUXE ON TAP IN DARLING HARBOUR

Posted on February 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Wednesday night saw the official launch of Armada Hospitality’s splash into Sydney – Beer Deluxe King St Wharf. Overlooking tourist mecca Darling Harbour, on the King St Wharf boardwalk, the two-level pub is a strategic entry for Armada into the

FUTURE UNCLEAR FOR TAPHOUSE GROUP NEW PUB

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The popular Star Hotel has closed in undisclosed circumstance after its purchase by the burgeoning Taphouse Hotel Group. The Star Hotel resides on a prominent corner at the entry to the town of Wauchope, just west of Port Macquarie. The

BAYFIELDS BUILD BACKYARD ON PADDO PUB ROOFTOP

Posted on February 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Bayfield family has disclosed plans to build a backyard on the roof of their newly-acquired Paddo pub, the Light Brigade. Speaking to PubTIC, Bayfields Hotel Group general manager Kaine Bayfield says they are really keen to be the next

OSCARS CLOSING BAR CENTURY – BUT NOT DUE TO LOCKOUTS

Posted on February 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Oscars Hotels has announced the closure of its George Street icon, Bar Century – but refutes that it had anything to do with lockouts or a drop in trade. After nine years operating the sublease, Oscars is executing a make-good

LUNATIC HOTEL PASSES THROUGH NRL PLAYER TO NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The crazy tale of husband and wife hoteliers badgered out of business has ended with “new blood” courtesy of a helping hand from karma and some NRL players. [caption id="attachment_2714" align="alignright" width="306"] Bob and Desley Kane[/caption] After more than a

BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues­ around us,

BELL TOLLS FOR FLOOD SURVIVOR IPSWICH PUB

Posted on January 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After 82 years operation by a loyal family, a landmark Queensland pub has closed until the right “publican who can love her” comes along. More than once the Bremer River has burst its banks and flooded the town of Ipswich,

SALISBURY HOTEL SEES ACCLAIMED OPERATOR “MOVE IN”

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
After decades optimising iconic Sydney pubs, acclaimed operator Gerard Dore has bought into The Salisbury with plans to apply his laid-back hands-on approach. Most recently known for the sweeping turnaround of Arthur Laundy’s landmark Steyne Hotel in Manly, Dore has