Changing Times

NATIVE ROSE GOES QUIET AS NEIGHBOURS FIGHT NOISE

Posted on November 21st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The historic Native Rose Hotel of Rozelle has closed due to a noise complaint, as the battle of the beats between pubs and residents continues to rock and roll. Known by several names since it opened the doors in 1878

BURLEIGH HEADS BACK AS KOALA RETURNS

Posted on November 11th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Queensland pub revolution continues with AVC reopening the Koala Tavern and Burleigh Town Hotel after multi-million-dollar facelifts. F&B-led operator Australian Venue Co (AVC) has around 200 pubs nationally and has been investing heavily in what it calls “revitalising the

EXCHANGE RETURNS IN $6.5m REDEVELOPMENT

Posted on November 4th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A near-forgotten gem of Australian hotel history is to be revived in a $6.5 million redevelopment to transform the Peel region and attract more visitors. The Exchange Hotel in Pinjarra is said to be one of the oldest pubs in

LAUNDY ROLLS OUT REWORKED WOOLLY BAY

Posted on October 28th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
It’s full steam ahead at Laundy Hotels' legendary Woolloomooloo ‘Woolly’ Bay Hotel following a subdued reopening to the pub’s $14 million redesign and fit-out. The internationally known Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel has stood sentry looking out to Middle Harbour since 1873.

MERIVALE REVIVES 3 WEEDS

Posted on October 26th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
More than three years after growing the group with purchase of Rozelle’s 3 Weeds, Merivale has quietly reopened the inner west former Rose. Hemmes’ outfit reports trading is “going well” since the soft-launch last week, and locals are returning, again

THE VIC AVOCA FACING PERMANENT CLOSURE

Posted on October 14th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Another of Victoria’s historic yet unprotected pubs will soon be no more, with operators of The Vic in Avoca sadly announcing its impending permanent closure. Stuart Diggerson and his father Steve took on The Vic in 2015. The family has

REVAMPED COLONEL CLOSES AGAIN

Posted on September 26th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Historic Adelaide pub the Colonel Light Hotel has closed down – less than a year after it reopened with a Bright flourish. The pub first opened in 1847, as Hotel George, making it one of the oldest in Adelaide. It

TELEGRAPH UNVEILS $5m MAKEOVER

Posted on September 14th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
AVC has unveiled its reimagining of the iconic Telegraph Hotel in Hobart, following a major makeover that ushers in a picturesque new rooftop space. The Telegraph re-opened its doors this week, boasting a $5 million restoration that aimed to blend

COOMERA LODGE REOPENS AFTER MAJOR MAKEOVER

Posted on August 1st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
One of the oldest pubs on the Gold Coast has been reopened after a $3 million modern makeover. Established in 1885, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a an historic part of Upper Coomera, and now fully re-open to guests following

NEW LOOK CLEVELAND SANDS PUSHING ENTERTAINMENT

Posted on July 20th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co reopened Cleveland Sands Hotel this week after an extensive $1.65 million renovation to position the venue as a hub for live music, entertainment and sport. The Cleveland Sands has been a popular part of the Brisbane coastal