A Melbourne couple has created a new pub for St Kilda, channelling the look, feel, taste and name of the classic British boozer in their unveiling of the Lion & Wombat. Aspiring public house creator Alex Back spent time managing pubs in the UK, and he and wife Sophie Machin were looking to craft a […]
After five years and complete reconstruction, iconic sticky-carpet late-night George Street grunge pub Jacksons has reopened as a sophisticated and contemporary venue under DTL Entertainment, fronted by Maurice Terzini. Infamous wee hours destination pub Jacksons on George closed early 2018 when its lease to the Gallaghers expired and Lendlease took back the keys. It was
The award-winning Universal Hotels has opened a brand-new CBD pub in the heart of Darling Quarter, unveiling Darling Pavilion. Located at the foot of Tumbalong Park – a short walk over the footbridge from the CBD – the pavilion-style pub blends casual charm with Mediterranean-inspired elegance, seating over 350 patrons across 1,000sqm of indoor and
Up-and-coming pub baron James Sinclair has big plans for his rapidly growing Signature Hospitality, finding a win in American-style sports bars and set to open the group’s 50th venue. 38-year-old Sinclair is chief executive of Signature Hospitality, founded with business partner Brad Harris. Sinclair lived in the USA for a period in his 20s, and
Chris Morris’ CLG has revived the dormant heart of Julatten in northern Queensland, throwing open the doors to the new Julatten Hotel The former Highlander Tavern fell victim to COVID pressures and closed, in 2020. It was purchased by Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) in 2022, with plans to modernise the local watering hole. Julatten is
Dynamic hospitality duo Fumi and Takako Tamura have taken the next step in the game, creating a Japanese-style pub in Fitzroy, dubbed Izakaya by Tamura. In 2019 the couple opened the intimate Tamura Sake Bar, suited to small groups. Wanting a space that could cater to greater numbers, and finding a distinct lack of authentic
The blooming Lakelands estate has welcomed a brand-new tavern this month, as the award-winning Gastevski Group opens The Lakelands. The greenfield tavern features three distinct indoor and outdoor sections, catering to 750 patrons, comprising a dining area, open beer garden, entertainment area, and one-of-a-kind sporting area. Built in Perth’s high-growth southern corridor, the venue will
ALH and Endeavour will unveil a brand-new venue in Sydney this Easter long weekend, stemming from a strategy for the ‘future of venues’ through investment in e-sports pioneer Fortress. In 2019 Endeavour Group (ASX:EDG) launched a digital and ecommerce arm, endeavourX, to improve the experiences offered within the Group’s stores and pubs. Fortress Sydney is
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James Thorpe’s Odd Culture Group is primed to launch its first Victorian venue, on Melbourne’s legendary Brunswick Street, in Fitzroy. Odd Culture Group (OCG) is known for venues with a strong focus on inclusive and diverse brands, and the pleasure of good food, drink and experiences. The Group employs a ‘concept-first’ philosophy based in creating
Bigwig of giant hospitality, the Comiskey Group, has unveiled its long-held and hard-fought new venue on the Sunshine Coast, The Doonan. The Comiskeys are producers of two of Australia’s largest and highly awarded pubs – the mighty Eatons Hill Hotel and sprawling Sandstone Point Hotel, which have injected $200 million into the Moreton Bay region.
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