Openings

JACKSONS IS BACK ON GEORGE

Posted on September 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

UNIVERSAL UNVEILS DARLING PAVILION

Posted on August 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

SIGNATURE WIN IN US SPORTS BARS

Posted on July 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

COLONIAL REINVENT AND REOPEN HOTEL FOR JULATTEN

Posted on July 5th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

TAMURAS QUIETLY OPEN JAPANESE PUB IN FITZROY

Posted on May 15th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

GASTEVSKI GROUP UNVEIL THE LAKELANDS

Posted on May 12th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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,

ALH BUILD FUTURE WITH ESPORTS PUB FORTRESS SYDNEY

Posted on April 5th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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,

ODD CULTURE FOUND IN FITZROY

Posted on March 29th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

DOONAN DONE: SUNSHINE COAST’S NEW PUB

Posted on February 27th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

AVC OPENS PENTRIDGE PRISON PUB

Posted on December 2nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The first partnership venue between Australian Venue Co. and BrewDog, BrewDog Pentridge, threw open its doors last week to Victorian beer devotees.   BrewDog Pentridge has been a $3 million project by AVC and BrewDog – one of the world’s