The Farmer’s Hotel at Vacy is mustering its own Christmas celebrations, marching to the tune of Santas in kilts and seeing how many of the jolly fellas it can pack onto a double-decker bus. Proprietor Dr Maurice Harden is part of a the catchy-named former Royal Australian Corps of Transport ACT Pipers and Drums bandsman […]
Marty Short’s The Glenmore is jumping on the festive wagon, presenting a party for all the non-Christmas people of the world – Festivus, For the Rest of Us! From the Latin, Festivus, meaning ‘jovial’ came an alternative to the oft hollow ritual of celebrating the birth of the Christian deity, which is finding itself out
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Jim Beam is buying a whole lot of ‘mates’ a drink, with 40 venues around the country hosting the inaugural ‘Mate of a Mate’s Day’ next Friday. From 4-7pm on 14 December, pubs around the country (full list below) will be serving gratis Jim Beam & Cola or Highballs. Jim Beam is the biggest-selling spirit
To celebrate the new season of cult TV show Will & Grace, streaming provider Stan teamed with the Sydney Collective for a big-glitter theme party and launch of Karen’s Martini Bar at the iconic Imperial Hotel. The themed pop-up bar opened last Friday night for “one fabulous gin-fuelled weekend” with Karen’s pink or espresso martinis
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The Chelmsford Hotel has seen a day of all-too-many bad haircuts and international intrigue over its inaugural Mulletfest event, which took place over the weekend. Laura Johnson’s family have owned the Kurri Kurri pub since 1993, and in 2009 Laura bought in and became publican. Like so many regional hotels, the Chelmsford – Chelly –
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The bold and beautiful Abbotts Hotel Waterloo has unleashed its ‘Beer-o-meter’ offering hot and thirsty Sydneysiders frosty discounted and potentially free beer when the summer temps soar. Set on Botany Road, on the coal face of gentrification’s spread into the working class city-fringe ‘burbs, the Waterloo works hard to retain satisfied patrons while encouraging newcomers.
Contributed by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins* Yesterday (2 Nov) I attended a function at O’Connell’s Pub in South Melbourne. It was a gathering organised by Richard Pegum, head for the Brew Syndicate (pictured), who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup. Thirty Melbourne Cup owners and trainers attended the function. I was there to share my
In celebration of the ABC’s running of the Classic Countdown series, venue entertainment provider Nightlife has produced a Countdown party pack to tune in generations of Aussies. The pioneering ABC music show Countdown, hosted by Molly Meldrum, aired from late 1974 until mid-1987. Over 13 weeks from September to December, the national broadcaster is re-running
Famed authority on the Melbourne Cup, Max Hitchins, was also the former proprietor of Bondi Junction’s iconic Billy the Pig’s, which won every year, courtesy of its dedication to the race that stops the nation. Hitchins – known in certain circles as Melbourne Cup Max for his in-depth knowledge of the big event, able to
Typifying the enterprising festive events that take place around the country, the Let’s Dance Festival stems from the legendary David Bowie’s surprise appearance at the outback Carinda Hotel. Australia prides itself on festival events based in local history, locally produced produce, or simply the crazy quirks of its local inhabitants, most taking place in the
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