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
After decades optimising iconic Sydney pubs, acclaimed operator Gerard Dore has bought into The Salisbury with plans to apply his laid-back hands-on approach. Most recently known for the sweeping turnaround of Arthur Laundy’s landmark Steyne Hotel in Manly, Dore has spent the past year consulting for assorted Sydney hotels and furthering his relationship with Manly-based
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The Matthews family has begun execution of its massive redevelopment plans of the stylish Feathers Hotel – six years after plans were first approved. As Burnside’s only pub, the hotel has been subject to a maze of council conditions and an extended process. The first stage is now complete, with ‘Feathers Pavilion’ heralding big things
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Dixon Hospitality has executed the first expansion of its newly acquired Open Door Pub Co portfolio, with a lavish new rooftop bar now crowning Melbourne’s Imperial Hotel. One of 2015’s most acquisitive pub groups, Michael Dixon and father Bruce Dixon – former Spotlight CEO – purchased all 17 pubs and head office operations of the
Despite community outcries and temporary injunctions, the Alexandria Hotel will close for good this Sunday. Purchased by part of Centennial Property Group plans already lodged will see the pub demolished to make way for an $8 million development, with 28 apartments over four storeys, above commercial space on street level. The Hotel was built by
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