Bruce Solomon’s Solotel last night relaunched one of Sydney’s most historic hotels – former home of Henry Lawson, the Edinburgh Castle. In the final years of the 19th century, iconic Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson inhabited one of the upstairs rooms of the pub, where he drank voluminously and launched his illustrious career, penning […]
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Colonial Leisure Group has unveiled the first stages of plans for its first NSW pub – the newly-acquired Newtown Hotel. After purchasing the popular inner-west venue in February, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) took possession in April and has moved to make its mark on the Newtown pub, located in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and
The Malouf family has realised a long-term goal with the opening Friday of its brand new pub in Sydney’s booming south-west. The Gregory Hills Hotel (GHH) is the proud debut pub for the suburb of Gregory Hills, just north of Campbelltown. It is the result of years of planning and a large-scale construction aiming to
After years of searching and planning, the team behind many successful Victorian pubs has ‘grown’ a new branch in its history – taking over one of Melbourne’s popular laneways to build another. Brothers Matt and Andy Mullins, along with Tom Birch and Doug Maskiell, form Sand Hill Road (SHR) pub group, which already boasts an
After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin last December from ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group, bringing a second Surry Hills pub into the
Balmain Pub Group has announced the re-opening and “complete change” of its newly acquired Town Hall Hotel. Following the $7 million purchase of the prominent corner pub in February, Balmain Pub Group (BPG) owners Nick Wills and Warren Livingstone had their wives in mind when they took an axe to the moody space. “We wanted
The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after divesting their sprawling landmark pub, the Newport Arms, to Justin Hemmes. Dean Haritos had already
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One of the country’s premier gastro pubs and few to offer two-Hatted dining, is transforming to open a very Zen Chinese restaurant. The Builder’s Arms Hotel opened four years ago under the guidance of acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell and partners Josh Murphy and Anthony Hammond. McConnell brought his reputation and expertise to the innovative new
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Perth’s newly relaunched Guildford Hotel is mixing innovative technology with its historic restoration, offering selected mementos alongside draught Espresso Martini and Ice Tea cocktails. “The technology behind Espresso Martinis on tap is definitely a big deal,” explains the Guildford Hotel’s bar manager, Tristan Wroth. “It’s a relatively new technique for this style of drink, but when
Melbourne publicans Retail Savvy Group will soon open their sixth venue, moving into the former Little Creatures Dining Hall on Fitzroy’s bohemian Brunswick Street. Fitzroy Social will open in 222 Brunswick, in the site of a former wool shed. It will have a contemporary feel, incorporating lush furnishings and modern finishes and a “special twist”
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