Open & Closed

LAUNDY’S THE MARSDEN OPENS

Posted on April 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Pub sector stalwart Arthur Laundy is set to open his magnificent new western Sydney pub-brewery – The Marsden – after a $45 million build and industry invitational unveiling on Friday. Laundy Hotels will throw open the doors of the very

LAUNDY LAUNCHES A DREAM

Posted on March 29th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Hotel industry icon Arthur Laundy fulfilled a lifelong dream today, hosting an invitational preview of his new $45 million pub-brewery at Marsden Park. Honoured guests joined Arthur and Craig Laundy for the pre-launch event at the very large format new

ST KILDA BELLE: OLD MEETS NEW

Posted on March 27th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Heritage-listed St Kilda landmark the Village Belle Hotel has been “reborn” courtesy of an extensive makeover and extension. Built 1891, the two-storey Victorian building boasted an elegant frontage, featuring ornate sandstone and keystone arches. The multi-million-dollar overhaul has included construction

GALLAGHER OPENS TWO FOR SAINT PATS

Posted on March 18th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Hot on the heels of a portfolio shuffle, Gallagher Hotels has relaunched two of the fleet with new looks, welcoming a resort feel into the Central Coast, and another PJs at Ryde. Patrick Gallagher’s group (GHM) currently counts eleven pub

THE OXFORD OF PETERSHAM RETURNS

Posted on March 15th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The brothers Thorpe have reworked the legend of the Oxford Tavern, bringing a fresh return to its taboo times, and uber-local flavour to the inner-west. News emerged in January that brothers Josh and James Thorpe had taken up AVC’s operation

ROSE BAY REVIVAL

Posted on March 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The landmark Rose Bay Hotel has reopened today after an extensive and much-needed overhaul involving vintage trains and a new approach. Located on the bustling corner of New South Head and Dover Roads, the pub is a handsome three-storey Victorian

QUARTER ACRE HOTEL BRINGS AUSSIE DREAM TO APPLECROSS

Posted on February 27th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Quarter Acre Hotel has opened in Applecross, bringing an all-inclusive ‘backyard-style’ space to the southern Perth suburb. The Hotel is the brainchild of industry stalwarts Miles Hull and Clint Nolan, who last teamed up in 2004 when Nolan, a former

HISTORIC WHITMORE HOTEL SEES NEW SPARKKE AND BREWERY

Posted on February 27th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
New brewpub Sparkke at the Whitmore has opened in the historic Adelaide hotel, offering a new approach and nod to its past by a female-founded operation. The repositioned hotel is the first venue for social enterprise Sparkke Change Beverage Co

WORLD FAMOUS SCOUT FINDS DOLPHIN HOTEL

Posted on February 20th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The Sydney instalment of world-famous Scout bar is opening, bringing a dedicated laboratory and acclaimed approach to Maurice Terzini’s Dolphin Hotel. Matt Whiley of Scout London was crowned European bartender of the year, and looking to broaden his horizons, brought

ROYAL ‘TERRACE’ HOTEL REOPENS AFTER TWO YEARS

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Entertainment Venues Australia is bucking the trend, reopening the heritage-listed Royal Terrace Hotel in Kent Town in time for Adelaide’s festival season. The landmark pub – previously known as the Royal Hotel Kent Town – occupies a major corner on