Open & Closed

LUNATIC HOTEL PASSES THROUGH NRL PLAYER TO NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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. [caption id="attachment_2714" align="alignright" width="306"] Bob and Desley Kane[/caption] After more than a

BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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,

BELL TOLLS FOR FLOOD SURVIVOR IPSWICH PUB

Posted on January 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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,

SALISBURY HOTEL SEES ACCLAIMED OPERATOR “MOVE IN”

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

FEATHERS HOTEL SEES ‘LONG-AWAITED’ MASSIVE MAKEOVER

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

DIXON TOPS OFF IMPERIAL HOTEL “WITH A TWIST”

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

ALEXANDRIA HOTEL CLOSES WITH FAREWELLS AND FIRESALE

Posted on December 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

SHORT AND LEACH RE-OPEN IMPERIAL HOTEL

Posted on December 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
AHA NSW President Scott Leach and celebrated hotel innovator Fraser Short reopened Erskineville’s troubled Imperial Hotel last night, with big plans for LGBTI interaction. After a series of service breaches including open consumption of drugs that saw OLGR inspectors punish

MELBOURNE PUB NEW LOOK AS SUCCESSFUL WINE BAR TAKES OVER

Posted on December 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Owners of the successful Harry & Frankie wine bar have bought Fitzroy’s Rose Hotel as they take their business model to the next level. Tom Hogan and John Tennent opened their first hospitality venture together mid-2013, and are ready to

MERIVALE SET TO REOPEN THE NEWPORT IN JANUARY

Posted on December 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has announced concrete plans for the highly anticipated re-launch of the Northern Beaches landmark that was one of the biggest sales of 2015. Purchasing the sprawling 11-hectare property in March for around $47 million, the ever-dynamic group took possession