Changing Times

PATONGA HOTEL CLOSED AND SELLING AMERICA’S CUP BAR

Posted on May 4th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
New proprietors of the Patonga Hotel, the Boathouse Group, have closed the pub for an overhaul and are auctioning off its famous America’s Cup bar that once graced the Sydney Hilton. Andrew and Pip Goldsmith have built the successful Boathouse

LAST PUB CLOSES – DRINKING AND VIOLENCE UP

Posted on April 30th, 2018 by Jane Louise
A tiny town in Western Australia is suffering the effects of the closure of its only pub, with local health workers reporting increased rates of alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour. The LGA of Wiluna is 1,100 kilometres’ drive north-east of

NEW ERA FOR OLD BALLARAT PUB

Posted on April 18th, 2018 by Jane Louise
After languishing for three years, a Ballarat pub has now reopened under the artful curation of Yuge and David Bromley. The imposing Victorian brick building on the corner of Mair and Doveton Streets was originally known as the Royal Highlander,

BRIX IS BACK, AGAINST THE ODDS

Posted on April 9th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Peter Thomson has successfully revived local stalwart the Brix Hotel in Stawell in time for the running of the town’s famous race, overcoming hurdles left by the exiting tenant. Mid-2017 the Brix Hotel saw the entry of new leaseholders, following

MIXED LOVE FOR NEW HOTEL LONGTIME ASIAN-FUSION PUB

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Restauranteurs that took over Adelaide’s fading Hampshire Hotel have quickly been accused of salacious behaviour in the branding of their re-worked and re-named Asian-fusion pub Hotel Longtime, and its Ping Pong Club Room. Alex Fahey and his Vietnamese wife Tin

GATEWAY FINDS NEW PATH IN NEWCASTLE HOTEL

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The very recognisable Gateway Hotel in Islington has reopened as the Newcastle Hotel, shedding its LGBT reputation to be an all-inclusive late-trader, but retaining its rainbow exterior – for now. The Pertado family has held the title on the Hotel

LAZARUS LAUNCHES SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB ON THE BEACH

Posted on March 5th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Formerly Sydney-based publican Andrew Lazarus has unveiled the stunning restoration of his sea-change pub, the Shoal Bay Country Club. Proprietor of well-known Sydney venues such as the Eastern and El Toro, Lazarus bought Hamilton’s Beaumont Exchange Hotel from the fading

IMPERIAL MEETS MARK FOR MARDI GRAS

Posted on March 2nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Following an extensive eight month $6m renovation, Fraser Short and Scott Leach tonight reopen Erskineville’s fabled Imperial Hotel, birthplace of Priscilla, right on time for Mardi Gras 2018. Known around the world for its starring role in Priscilla: Queen of

HIBERNATING TERMINUS HOTEL TO RECOMMENCE

Posted on February 26th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Pyrmont’s time-warp Terminus Hotel will soon reopen, sporting a sympathetic look and Mediterranean menu alongside memories of nearly 32 years dormant. One of Sydney’s oldest licensed establishments, first pouring drinks on Christmas Eve 1841, the original pub was demolished and

IRIS CAPTURES HUNTER WITH NEW PORTFOLIO MIX

Posted on February 2nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Iris has rounded its ever-growing portfolio of hospitality business, reviving Australia’s oldest operating winery under its proud original moniker, Dalwood Estate. After sitting idle since 2014, Dalwood Estate in the Hunter Valley will reopen to the public on Easter weekend,