Two venues operated by John Hussey have fallen, with receivers taking possession and agreements “extinguished”. The Gold Coast Bulletin reported one of the glitter strip’s biggest nightclubs – Shooters – closed suddenly, with several dozen now-out-of-work employees said to be in shock over the news. Property manager of the building, Trevor Park, stated that the […]
Bruce Solomon’s Solotel last night relaunched one of Sydney’s most historic hotels – former home of Henry Lawson, the Edinburgh Castle. In the final years of the 19th century, iconic Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson inhabited one of the upstairs rooms of the pub, where he drank voluminously and launched his illustrious career, penning
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Colonial Leisure Group has unveiled the first stages of plans for its first NSW pub – the newly-acquired Newtown Hotel. After purchasing the popular inner-west venue in February, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) took possession in April and has moved to make its mark on the Newtown pub, located in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and
After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin last December from ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group, bringing a second Surry Hills pub into the
Balmain Pub Group has announced the re-opening and “complete change” of its newly acquired Town Hall Hotel. Following the $7 million purchase of the prominent corner pub in February, Balmain Pub Group (BPG) owners Nick Wills and Warren Livingstone had their wives in mind when they took an axe to the moody space. “We wanted
One of the country’s premier gastro pubs and few to offer two-Hatted dining, is transforming to open a very Zen Chinese restaurant. The Builder’s Arms Hotel opened four years ago under the guidance of acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell and partners Josh Murphy and Anthony Hammond. McConnell brought his reputation and expertise to the innovative new
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Perth’s newly relaunched Guildford Hotel is mixing innovative technology with its historic restoration, offering selected mementos alongside draught Espresso Martini and Ice Tea cocktails. “The technology behind Espresso Martinis on tap is definitely a big deal,” explains the Guildford Hotel’s bar manager, Tristan Wroth. “It’s a relatively new technique for this style of drink, but when
Melbourne publicans Retail Savvy Group will soon open their sixth venue, moving into the former Little Creatures Dining Hall on Fitzroy’s bohemian Brunswick Street. Fitzroy Social will open in 222 Brunswick, in the site of a former wool shed. It will have a contemporary feel, incorporating lush furnishings and modern finishes and a “special twist”
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A stalwart of NSW regional pubs is alive again, with the reopening of Hinton’s historic and indispensable Victoria Hotel last Friday. Following the untimely death of former owner Michael Mullane in January, a pair of local mates banded together to realise their long-considered dream of owning Hinton’s local pub. Thus Goldthor Hotels was born, purchasing
The family-run Matthews Hotel Group has rescued an historic local watering hole, the Maylands Hotel. Matthews Hotel Group (MHG) has owned and operated South Australian pubs for over 70 years and patriarch Scott Matthews told PubTIC they are excited about the chance to the hotel to its former glory. “As a family, we decided to
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