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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Sydney craft brewer Young Henrys has been behind some innovative “have a beer on us” campaigns popping up in pubs around NSW and Australia. Occupying a post-industrial era warehouse in Newtown, the hipster mecca heart of Sydney’s inner west, Young Henrys has produced dozens of short-batch and seasonal brews over the years to complement its
The W. Short Hotel Group branched further into festivals on the weekend, holding the inaugural Cider Fest at The Tudor to the delight of the people of Redfern. The first ever Cider Fest at The Tudor took place on Saturday (2 September), showcasing Australian and international ciders from the “Adelaide Hills to Spain” and serving
Solotel’s Golden Sheaf consolidated its reputation as one of Sydney’s best live band venues yesterday, serenading the city-to-surfers with an impromptu gig by hard-rockers You Am I. Surprising the more than 80,000 runners taking part in this year’s instalment of the classic endurance event, serious athletes and fun-seeking alike trekking the 10-odd kilometres from the
This Sunday’s fight between Aussie underdog Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao is on track to smash Australian sporting box-office history, and already a win for both Horn and venues. The fight at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium is expected to bring in $30 million, from corporate and public tickets sales, what is certain to be a record
Key Kings Cross venues will join Keep Sydney Open for the massive MEET ME IN THE CROSS party on 1 July – sustaining the fight against the lockouts and showcasing late-night culture. Solotel’s Kings Cross Hotel, Potts Point Hotel (formerly The Sugarmill) and World Bar will be amongst venues hosting a huge line-up of bands
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