There’s something uniquely special about Australian pubs. Whether you’re in the heart of Sydney, a coastal town in Queensland or a tiny outback community, pubs here in Australia have a charm and character all their own. They’re more than just places to grab a cold one, they’re social hubs, cultural touchstones and often the beating […]
Consumer research out of the UK has homed in on the key factors people believe make for a great pub experience, offering insights for operators looking to increase stays and spend. The research identified distinct features that are seen as preferable to consumers. Unsurprisingly topping the list were quality food and drink, and good service. Beyond the
From Digital Distractions to On-Premise Action: Drawing In Crowds with Smart Tech While entertainment resides in the palm of your hand, publicans throughout Australia confront an ever-increasing challenge: how to put bottoms on seats with customers stuck on their devices. Streaming platforms, phone games and international lotteries such as USA Mega Lotto all fight for
New research finds diners are being more “intentional” about how they spend, with 40 per cent of venues finding guests opting for lower-priced items – yet overall activity is trending upward. In light of Australians in 2024 dining out eight per cent more, and drinking in venues 22 per cent more year on year, Lightspeed
New South Wales’ Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) released its latest Night-Time Economy Insights Report this week, highlighting the urgent need for the cost of doing business to ease. The report shows two main factors contributing to NSW patrons reducing their spending over the last year: cost of living pressures, along with uncertainty around public
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According to research from global table management system ResDiary, the latest data shows an expected increase in revenue this year, with an average of 20 per cent expected across three quarters of all owners and operators. ResDiary’s Beyond the Booking: Australia and New Zealand Hospitality Industry Report 2025 relied on a variety of sources, which
According to recent research conducted by SevenRooms, AI is being used for several purposes in 85 per cent of Australian pubs and other venues. AI is utilised across areas such as pricing, customer engagement, inventory management, staff training, menus and other data analytics, as well as reporting. While this does not replace the intuition and
Recent research has shown that the time-honoured Aussie tradition of buying a round has declined, most likely due to a combination of a change in drinking habits, changes in technology and of course cost of living pressures. The National Australia Bank (NAB) surveyed 2,000 Australians late last year, discovering that while over half of all
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A pub in Brisbane was forced to close during peak hours last Friday night, after it was discovered a woman was stuck in the roof. Around 4:30pm emergency services were called to the Albany Creek Tavern, in Albany Creek, where it was reported a disturbance was taking place in a public bar. Officers from
Australian Venue Co has made the controversial decision to not do Australia Day celebrations at all of its 200-odd pubs around the country, and nationalistic pundits are not impressed. Australia Day on 26 January is commemoration of the day that the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay, in 1788. Captain Arthur Phillip raised the Union
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