Bar – Drinking Culture

DRINKING RECORD BROKEN, MAN DEAD, BARTENDER IN JAIL

Posted on June 1st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A bartender is in prison after serving a man 56 shots, after which he went into cardiac arrest and died. The Criminal Court in France ruled that Giles Crepin was guilty of manslaughter for serving the enormous number of drinks

ABBOTT THROWS BACK BEER AND POLICY

Posted on April 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A much-publicised instance of power-drinking could ironically link the Prime Minister’s flailing popularity with the de-demonising of the hospitality industry. [caption id="attachment_2039" align="alignright" width="300"] Tony Abbott at Royal Oak Hotel. Photo: Facebook[/caption] Responding to encouragement from the crowd, PM Tony

ANOTHER NOD TO BOOZE CAMPAIGN HELPING YOUTH WISE UP

Posted on April 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The accolades continue for DrinkWise’s campaign that aimed to help educate youth on the perils of irresponsible drinking. ‘How to Drink Properly’ was launched in early 2014 and was awarded Silver at the 2014 Spikes Asia Awards in September. Last

Breaking news: More craft beers for hipsters

Posted on January 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Mark Leonard, veteran Australian filmmaker and avid critique of any given thing at Sydney’s Harold Park Hotel, has invested a moment’s talent into collating a list of the hippest and trendiest taste sensations dreamed up in brewing laboratories for socially