Mitchell Waugh’s Public House Management Group has reopened one of Australia’s most renowned foodie pubs, under guidance of superstar chef Guillaume Brahimi. Less than a hundred metres from Brahimi’s eponymous French bistro, Guillaume, is the two-hatted gastro pub The Four in Hand, made famous by Colin Fassnidge. Brahimi joined forces with Public House Management Group […]
Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor Group (UPG) has undergone a restructure and seen the drawing of plans to massively expand
A few action-packed months later than anticipated, Merivale is about to unleash “one of [our] biggest ventures” with all the pomp and brilliance its patrons have come to expect. Good Friday (25 March) will see the doors thrown open to the massive Newport pub, which will return to its original moniker of The Newport. Built
Wednesday night saw the official launch of Armada Hospitality’s splash into Sydney – Beer Deluxe King St Wharf. Overlooking tourist mecca Darling Harbour, on the King St Wharf boardwalk, the two-level pub is a strategic entry for Armada into the NSW capital. The venue’s model is specifically targeting the ever-growing demand for quality beer while
The popular Star Hotel has closed in undisclosed circumstance after its purchase by the burgeoning Taphouse Hotel Group. The Star Hotel resides on a prominent corner at the entry to the town of Wauchope, just west of Port Macquarie. The town has around 6,000 residents and three pubs, and the Star was reportedly known for
The Bayfield family has disclosed plans to build a backyard on the roof of their newly-acquired Paddo pub, the Light Brigade. Speaking to PubTIC, Bayfields Hotel Group general manager Kaine Bayfield says they are really keen to be the next instalment in the rooftop trend sweeping Sydney pubs. “When we were looking at buying the
Oscars Hotels has announced the closure of its George Street icon, Bar Century – but refutes that it had anything to do with lockouts or a drop in trade. After nine years operating the sublease, Oscars is executing a make-good ahead of the lease’s conclusion at the end of the month. Hungry Jacks upstairs has
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The crazy tale of husband and wife hoteliers badgered out of business has ended with “new blood” courtesy of a helping hand from karma and some NRL players. After more than a decade owning and operating Drake’s Lunatic Hotel, Desley and Bob Kane had suffered seven years of systematic harassment by unidentified enemies. Persistent rumours,
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Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us, including Wyong Leagues Club”. He is proposing to convert the 1.1 Ha lakefront site into
After 82 years operation by a loyal family, a landmark Queensland pub has closed until the right “publican who can love her” comes along. More than once the Bremer River has burst its banks and flooded the town of Ipswich, and engulfed the street and basement levels of the historic Ulster Hotel. Almost precisely five
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