Openings

BAYFIELDS FINALLY SEE THE LIGHT FOR BRIGADE ROOFTOP LAUNCH

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after

BRAND NEW IRISH PUB TOASTS ‘McCOOL’ LEGEND

Posted on April 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Three brothers are opening a brand new ‘all-day’ Irish pub in Brisbane, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner every day with oodles of authenticity. Finn McCool’s Irish Bar is currently under construction in the heart of Fortitude Valley, bringing an

GERMAN BEER HALL PUB GROUP UNFOLDS HUGE PLANS

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor

BEER DELUXE ON TAP IN DARLING HARBOUR

Posted on February 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Wednesday night saw the official launch of Armada Hospitality’s splash into Sydney – Beer Deluxe King St Wharf. Overlooking tourist mecca Darling Harbour, on the King St Wharf boardwalk, the two-level pub is a strategic entry for Armada into the

BAYFIELDS BUILD BACKYARD ON PADDO PUB ROOFTOP

Posted on February 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Bayfield family has disclosed plans to build a backyard on the roof of their newly-acquired Paddo pub, the Light Brigade. Speaking to PubTIC, Bayfields Hotel Group general manager Kaine Bayfield says they are really keen to be the next

DIXON TOPS OFF IMPERIAL HOTEL “WITH A TWIST”

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Dixon Hospitality has executed the first expansion of its newly acquired Open Door Pub Co portfolio, with a lavish new rooftop bar now crowning Melbourne’s Imperial Hotel. One of 2015’s most acquisitive pub groups, Michael Dixon and father Bruce Dixon

SHORT AND LEACH RE-OPEN IMPERIAL HOTEL

Posted on December 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
AHA NSW President Scott Leach and celebrated hotel innovator Fraser Short reopened Erskineville’s troubled Imperial Hotel last night, with big plans for LGBTI interaction. After a series of service breaches including open consumption of drugs that saw OLGR inspectors punish

MERIVALE SET TO REOPEN THE NEWPORT IN JANUARY

Posted on December 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has announced concrete plans for the highly anticipated re-launch of the Northern Beaches landmark that was one of the biggest sales of 2015. Purchasing the sprawling 11-hectare property in March for around $47 million, the ever-dynamic group took possession

NARELLAN HOTEL BIG RENO EXPECTS “BIG THINGS”: WAUGH

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Mitchell Waugh’s new Group has taken over the urban giant Narellan Hotel, today revealing a big-budget reno and new-approach community feel. Speaking with PubTIC, Waugh said they wanted to greatly improve the venue for the community, in one of Sydney’s