Open & Closed

REPUBLIC WELCOMES GUESTS TO THE INNA

Posted on March 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
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

ANOTHER ICON CLOSES IN THE WAKE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP

Posted on March 22nd, 2024 by Jane Louise
Another Melbourne venue is set to close this month despite unwavering support from locals. Iconic music venue the Bendigo Hotel, also known as ‘The Bendi’, has been at the heart of Melbourne’s metal scene for the last 14 years, hosting

SYDNEY’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE BAR FINDS NEW HOME

Posted on March 15th, 2024 by Jane Louise
A new collaboration has ensured one-of-a-kind Sydney venue Re will continue its pioneering efforts in sustainability. Re, which was established in 2021 in South Eveleigh, Sydney, announced its closure in February this year. Re is known for its strong commitment

TINY PUB PACKS A PUNCH

Posted on March 11th, 2024 by Jane Louise
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.

FUNLAB BRINGS ‘HIJINX’ AND HOLEY MOLEY TO THE ACT

Posted on February 23rd, 2024 by Jane Louise
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

PIPER BRINGS BACK THE BEACH

Posted on February 21st, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Newcastle seaside icon the Beach Hotel has officially reopened, following an extensive and inspired restoration. Located in the heart of Merewether, the hotel was founded in the 1890s and the current building constructed by Tooth & Co in 1939 –

LIGHTS OUT AGAIN AT THE CASTLE

Posted on February 16th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
After triumphantly ending five years in the dark in late 2023, the historic Edinburgh Castle has closed again in the hands of receivers. Ending much anticipation in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, the Castle reopened in December under new operators

AVC HAS A BALL IN SUNBURY

Posted on February 9th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
AVC has advanced its position in the Sunbury locality, unveiling its multi-million-dollar renovation of the Ball Court Hotel, designed with the entire community in mind. The group bought the pub in Sunbury, around 40 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD,

WHITE HORSE BIDS FOND FAREWELL TO FAMILY OPERATORS

Posted on December 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The beating heart of Bendigo hospitality has bid a sad but memorable farewell at the White Horse Hotel, as long-time owners Brad and Sheridan Warren reluctantly succumb to the pressures of family illness. Located on Eaglehawk Road in the city’s

WARREN VIEW DISCREETLY UNVEILS TEDDY’S

Posted on December 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Teddy's Bar has quietly opened at the Warren View Hotel, promising an exclusive and picturesque experience reminiscent of the prohibition era, with a “touch of mystery”. Located discretely above the Hotel, the new Bar is a nod to the days