The newly-formed Castle Group Hospitality is ramping up operations in the Victorian capital, aiming to create experience-led venues that are more than food & bev. One of Melbourne’s newest boutique hospitality groups, CGH began in 2020 when it took over operations at Arcadia cafe, an all-day alfresco and indoor venue. Since then the enterprise has […]
Australian Venue Co (AVC) continues to invest in Melbourne pubs, this time opening the Gardiner Hotel in Malvern while simultaneously unveiling its renovation of the Flinders Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula. Previously the old National Bank building, The Gardiner’s doors opened last Friday following a seven-month renovation to the 109-year-old building. Owned by Paul Tuddenham,
Western Australia’s tiny town of Darkan, around 200 Kilometres south-east of Perth, received a blow two years ago when its only pub closed its doors. The pub had been established at the same time as the town itself, back in 1906, and had always been the social hub of the tight-knit community. Fortunately, a small
ALH’s popular Perth pub formerly known as the Saint George Hotel (‘the Saint’) recently reopened following a $3 million revamp. The Innaloo pub was originally built in the 1950s, and sees a return to its original name, The Morris. It now boasts four separate spaces. The Morris’ 24-tap Front Bar is designed for casual dining,
Following successful activations around the globe, Flight Club has landed in Sydney. Flight Club is an innovative social darts venue concept that combines old-school entertainment with a reimagined form of darts, bringing the game into the 21st century using a patented dart tracking technology designed by the group’s in-house astrophysicist. Opening last month in The
Burgeoning pub powerhouse Virtical has begun its transformation of the stalwart Republic Hotel in the Sydney CBD, ushering in a new level of sophistication in the opening of the on-trend INNA Lounge. Originally a single-storey pub, the Republic has stood on the city site since 1865, evolving over time into the four-level landmark it
Sydney’s Inner West can now boast having one of the smallest stand-alone sports pubs in Australia. Sandwiched between Russo & Russo and the Trocadero Room on Enmore Road, Enmore, sits The Magpie, a tiny sports pub seating around 30 people. The Magpie pays homage to the 80s-style Aussie sports pub and was inspired by former
Funlab brands Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are at it again, this time opening in the Canberra Centre, Canberra, on 5 April. These brands are designed to be more than a typical pub or restaurant. The two venues will employ 80 new staff (known as ‘Motherfunners’) across the multiple function rooms, themed bars, minigolf course,
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In what is being hailed as an evolution in immersive hospitality entertainment, the innovative new SportsPlus concept has opened its first instalment, within Canterbury Leagues Club. SportsPlus is a groundbreaking fusion of hospitality with interactive, high-tech entertainment, looking to appeal to a variety of demographics, including both sports enthusiasts and those seeking a novel form
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Hospitality bandidos Simon Tilley and Nick Wills have promised to revive the tequila era with launch of Mexican-Inspired bar and kitchen Four Hundred, in association with the Greenwood Hotel. Located on Greenwood Plaza rooftop, Four Hundred is a relaxed, contemporary space designed by Sandy Grice that is reminiscent of the Mexican coastline. The interior is
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