NEW ERA AT THE COURT HOUSE
The historic Court House Hotel of North Melbourne is back, backed by a team of Victorian pub tragics and serving a new stint as a gastro pub. Originally named the Peacock Hotel when it was built in 1857, it was
UNIVERSAL UNVEILS DARLING PAVILION
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
BELL TOLLS FOR GRENFELL’S RAILWAY
Rising costs and falling trade have taken their toll on another NSW regional pub and small business, bidding farewell to a traditional local of Grenfell, the Railway, after more than a century. The town of Grenfell is around 370 kilometres
PUBLIC GROUP BREAKS INTO MELBOURNE AT CLIFTON HOUSE
Jon Adgemis’ Public group is opening its first Victorian venue, transforming Kew heritage into and back to the Clifton Hotel in partnership with acclaimed chef Guy Grossi. The landmark Melbourne pub was built 1868 on Kew’s High Street, and in
ROCKY’S LAKES CREEK RETURNS
The historic Lakes Creek Hotel of Rockhampton is coming back to life after years in the dark, under new, dedicated revivalist owners. Established circa 1895, the pub is the second-oldest in town, after the nearby Criterion, which was built 1890.
NEW CLOTHES AND TITLE FOR NUNDAH’S ROYAL
Australian Venue Co has revealed another major renovation of a landmark Queensland pub, bringing a stylish new look and revised name to Nundah’s Royal. Opened in 1888 in Brisbane’s northside as the Royal English Hotel, in recent years the pub
NO MORE BEERS AT THE TOWN & COUNTRY: DUNCAN
The immortal Town & Country Hotel in Sydney’s inner west made famous by Slim Dusty has suddenly closed, a casualty of NIMBYs, rising costs and a landlord dispute. According to its website, the historic Town & Country of St Peters
SIGNATURE WIN IN US SPORTS BARS
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
FAMILIES FLOCK TO NEW HOTEL SEVEN HILLS
Kent and Les Walker’s Lesday has unveiled the revised Hotel Seven Hills, bringing a “Grand Reopening” after an extensive overhaul. Across the weekend locals and guests filed through Seven Hills’ latest attraction to see the significant upgrades and changes injecting
MELBOURNE BIER CAFÉ REBORN AS MORRIS HOUSE
Australian Venue Co has this week relaunched the rebranded Morris House, following a transformational multi-million-dollar renovation. The all-new four-level Morris House boasts a bright new-look exterior, entertainment on multiple levels, fine dining and outdoor areas, including a terrace and expansive
