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THE BEEHIVE IS BACK

Posted on June 24th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Fifteen years since its traded as a pub, the historic Beehive Hotel is flying again, under the captaincy of Julien Moussi and Tony Pantano’s Only Hospitality. Dating back to 1855, the public house took its name from being on Baker’s

FOR SALE WICKLOW CLOSING THE DOORS

Posted on June 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Armidale’s oldest licensed hotel, the Wicklow, is closing in lieu of a buyer, as winter and hard times set in. Originally known as the Armidale Hotel, it was the first licensed establishment in the New England region, occupying a large

CARGO REIGNITES WITH RENO AND NEW LOOK

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

AVC has triumphantly returned Sydney nightlife icon Cargo to King Street Wharf, following a comprehensive four-month renovation, nearly 24 years since its debut. The waterfront institution, known for its Wharf-side beer garden and legendary club nights, now boasts a fresh

MELBOURNE’S CARRINGBUSH CLOSES IN SIGN OF THE TIMES

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The beloved Carringbush Hotel, a fixture of inner Melbourne, closed its doors Sunday, 2 June, succumbing to the escalating costs plaguing the hospitality industry. Co-owner Liam Matthews revealed the sobering news, pointing to the exorbitant expenses hitting pubs, bars, restaurants,

HOLEY MOLEY EXITS ENMORE AND GOES NORTH

Posted on May 31st, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The hilarity-hopped Holey Moley has closed in Newtown, as the double hit with Hijinx Hotel begins play again in Brisbane. Operator Funlab has been partnering putt putt with hospitality since 2016, best known for its brightly-coloured courses themed in 80s

MAY HANDS ARTEMUS THE REINS OF MANLY WHARF

Posted on May 29th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Settlement on internationally recognised landmark Manly Wharf was finalised last month by Artemus Group, owners of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves. The heritage-listed Manly Wharf, first built in 1855 as the northern terminal for the Sydney to Manly Ferry, is Artemus

DECK BAR GOES UNDER

Posted on May 20th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Owner Jason Hanna has posted to social media that Darwin’s Deck Bar is set to shut its doors next month, after a remarkable 14-year run. Hanna is more typically known for heralding new ventures, but shared that “sometimes all good

ROYAL REFURB FIT FOR A KING

Posted on May 20th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Public House Management Group (PHMG) has recently completed a $1 million refurbishment and makeover of its heritage pub The Royal Hotel, at Five Ways Paddington. The building, erected in 1888 and purchased by PHMG in 2015, has seen all floors

HUNT’S KENT GEARS UP FOR MAJOR ANNIVERSARY

Posted on May 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

An iconic Newcastle hotel is warming up the plus-size lady ahead of the party for turning one hundred this July. In the lead-up to the centenary celebrations The Kent Hotel, Hunt Hospitality’s flagship venue, has begun extensive renovations refreshing its