Restaurant owner Jessi Singh is charging ahead with his opening of the new and slightly controversial ‘Mr Brownie’ in South Melbourne, bringing an unashamedly Indian flavour to the city pub. Singh is already a well-known pot-rattler in Melbourne, fronting his eateries Daughter In Law, Horn Please, and Mrs Singh, which have reportedly been trading well […]
The historic Albert Park Hotel is joining the ranks of the re-opened, following an extensive makeover to refresh the offering and usher in another new era for the Melbourne icon. The pub was built 1883 in the southern Melbourne suburb of Albert Park, on the northern shores of Port Phillip Bay. In the 1930s the
Parramatta’s iconic Royal Oak Hotel is no more, as demolition begins on one of Sydney’s oldest pubs to make way for the $2.4bn Parramatta light rail. An inn was established at the site, on the corner of Church and Ross Streets, by convict John Metcalf, in 1813. In 1823 John Tunks – son of William
The historic King’s Head Hotel is one of the first pubs to formally pronounce it will not reopen after the mandatory closure period, as the financial burden proves too much. The King’s Head has been trading since 1876, and for the past 12 years it has been the pride of publican and Adelaide mover and
Brisbane good-time venue Lefty’s is back, Hallmark Group reviving its systemic Americana and swinging the doors open again last week. Lefty’s Music Hall is a honkey-tonk style venue with rockabilly flair on Caxton Street, in the heart of the Queensland capital. The attractions include American-inspired snacks, such as cheeseburger spring rolls and miniature chicken
Just two months after its farewell party and locals fearing the taps may stay dry indefinitely, new operators have proudly swung the doors back open to Birregurra epicentre the Royal Mail Hotel. Birregurra is a farming community of 540 people, around two hours’ drive south-west of the Melbourne CBD. The Royal Mail has served thirsty
The old girl of Parramatta has lost the battle and will soon be demolished to make way for the light rail. A pub was established on the corner of Parramatta’s Church and Ross Streets in 1813, adjacent to Cobb & Co stables that predate it, now heritage-listed, and what is now an archaeological site. The
One of the great late-night venues of Sydney’s inner west will stop the music for the last time this Saturday as the Sly Fox loses its fight to retain 24-hour trading. As reported in November, since 1999 the Sly Fox of Enmore had traded on a 24-hour permit originally acquired on a one-year trial. In
After two decades manning the bar and watching Balmain transform, Gary Cowan has sold his famed William Wallace and development plans that will see it transform and literally welcome in locals. Following several years at Rozelle’s Merton Hotel, Cowan bought the ‘Willy Wally’ in the late 90s, at times operating it under management. The pub
Sydney landmark The Oaks has unveiled the final stage in the biggest remake of its history, welcoming Alala’s garden conservatory and an innovative new takeaway offering to the 133-year-old pub. In 1975 David ‘Taffy’ Thomas, son of Alala Thomas, bought the Hotel in Neutral Bay, continuing the traditions of his parents. The family has always
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