Open & Closed

OXFORD ST ICON RE-OPENS AFTER REQUISITE RE-THINK

Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The new-look smarter Oxford Hotel has burst back to life, with a vibrant décor and all-welcome attitude. Having felt the sting of a 1:30 curfew on the traditional late-night patron base in the Oxford Street party precinct, the landmark heritage-listed

COLLAROY SUCCESS CENTRAL TO REVIVED NORTHERN BEACHES

Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Mitchell and Ben Waugh’s Public House Management Group (PHMG) celebrated a successful first year at The Collaroy on Friday night, as the Beaches shine and the venue seeks industry fame tomorrow. It seemed as though a considerable portion of Northern

NEW PUB GROUP BRINGS ‘GOODTIME’ TO PETERSHAM VILLAGE

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A newly-formed operation has taken over and repositioned the (former) White Cockatoo, tapping straight into the demanding inner-west market. The partnership between Dr James Bodel and Locky Paech began, like most good things, in a pub. Upon meeting mid-2014, the

MERIVALE BRINGS FASHION & STYLE TO NEW WHISKY BAR

Posted on November 13th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Justin Hemmes’ Merivale masterpiece rolls on, with a first class whisky bar and tribute to the group’s fashion roots throwing the doors open Wednesday. Swathed in everything imaginable to enhance a whisky experience, J&M is a tribute to the late,

FIRE SCORCHES POST OFFICE TURNED PUB

Posted on November 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A fire has destroyed a level of a Fiztroy pub, but early reports are it will be back. The fire, on Saturday morning, reportedly started in the Pinnacle Hotel’s lower-ground level, with a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade suggesting

QUEENSLAND HERITAGE-LISTED PUB DESTROYED IN FIRE

Posted on November 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Gatton’s heritage-listed Imperial Hotel was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night, with the cause of the blaze still unknown. [caption id="attachment_4208" align="alignright" width="400"] Image: Publocation[/caption] The Hotel, in the Queensland town of Gatton, around 90 km west of Brisbane,

HISTORIC PUB QUIETLY GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Adelaide’s historic Maylands Hotel has gone into receivership, with specifics yet to be announced. Receivers Ferrier Hodgson have been appointed to manage the freehold going concern sale of the property on behalf of owner Ray Aoukar. The classic two-storey pub,

WAUGH REVEALS “ASPIRATIONS” FOR THE WOOLLAHRA

Posted on October 19th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Following the scoop purchase last week of pub dining royalty the Woollahra Hotel, Mitchell Waugh spoke to PubTIC on plans for the famous gastro pub. The announcement last Wednesday of the acquisition of the Woollahra, brought the portfolio tally to

MERIVALE BOOMS WITH SEVEN LUCKY NEW VENUES

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The maestro of hospitality has unveiled Merivale’s “fastest period of growth” with no less than seven new venues opening before the end of summer. Justin Hemmes’ trend-setting portfolio is launching a string of all-new spaces, plus additions and re-works of

BROTHERS RESURRECT PHOENIX HOTEL WITH BIG SMALL PLANS

Posted on September 25th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Brothers Alex, Will and Andrew Cooney have taken on the beleaguered Phoenix Hotel – with plans to reinvent the baby of the Paddington pub scene. With a new pared-back décor and trendy share-style menu more like that of a boutique