Open & Closed

ST KILDA’S GREYHOUND HOTEL SUDDENLY CLOSES

Posted on January 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Despite community efforts to save it, St Kilda’s famous Greyhound Hotel announced its immediate closure on 6 January. The pub boasts a history of more than 160 years, and in recent times became an institution for the LGBTQ community, hosting

MERIVALE UNVEILS EASTERN QUEEN IN INNER WEST

Posted on December 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has today launched the Group’s much-anticipated first venue in Sydney’s west, transforming the Queen Victoria into the quirky and bedecked Queens Hotel. Merivale purchased the pub in April 2015, with Hemmes citing his passion for creating world-class

GEELONG PLAYERS ROLL OUT THE INN

Posted on December 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Four Geelong mates including one former Geelong AFL player have banded together to fill a local void by reinventing and launching The Inn. Corey Enright, former Geelong Cats legend, has joined the owner of popular cafe The Backyard, Mat Dyer,

NEW LANEWAY PUB KIRK’S SET TO INSPIRE

Posted on November 25th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The laneways of Melbourne have bred another trendy pub offering, as Kirk’s opens to complete the tripod picture in Hardware Lane. Inspired by the original salubrious Kim Bowie Kirk pub in the building – which itself reportedly founded the world’s

ROYAL CLOSURE MAKES NONE FOR GUNN GROUP

Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Roadworks for a bus tunnel has forced the closure of the Gunn Group’s Royal Hotel, after issues with access, noise and dust drove away 80 per cent of its trade. The $160 million O’Bahn project will cut an estimated seven

LOCALS UNLEASH DUCK INN FROM ASHES OF MARYSVILLE

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The heart of Marysville beats again, as Ashraf and Christine Doos launch the all-new Duck Inn from the ashes of the town razed nearly eight years ago on Black Saturday. Beer flowed at Marysville’s pub on Wednesday for the first

BONDI’S HOTEL RAVESIS BACK WITH A BANG

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Bondi’s famous Hotel Ravesis is back with a vengeance and complete make-over, boasting a new beachside look and ocean views, with an inlaid backbone of music. The 1914-built pub on the corner of Bondi’s legendary Campbell Pde and Hall St,

COUGHLAN MAKES THE LADY FROM A TRAMP

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Lady has arrived in town, as Paddy Coughlan and his Bourke St group re-open the renovated and rebranded (Lady) Hampshire Hotel. Following a whirlwind make-over, including a new kitchen and huge custom indoor mural* featuring a motley crew of

OPERATORS SENT BROKE BY RED TAPE AND SHIFTING GOAL POSTS

Posted on November 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A Toowoomba pub is closing this weekend, with the owners saying they simply could not compete given the hurdles and rising number of licensed venues in the area. Brothers Simon and Liam Janetzki purchased the lease of the Bellevue Hotel

BEAUTIFUL BELVEDERE IS BACK

Posted on October 28th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Drinx Group has relaunched its landmark Belvedere Hotel, following a portfolio shuffle and big-budget renovation. Drinx and AT Hotels listed the Belvedere, along with other large footprint pubs the Grand Central and Full Moon, in February of last year. The