Merivale’s Vic on the Park is facing an about-face by Council, which is threatening to kill off its immensely popular COVID-response beer garden, in the former carpark. In response to encouragement to creating outdoor dining spaces to improve conditions brought about by the pandemic, Justin Hemmes’ Merivale was one of many hospitality operators to transform […]
Carlton & United Breweries has launched a campaign in support of pubs, reminding Australians of everything they’ve missed at their beloved watering holes. The ads focus on the things Aussies love about the pub, and their vital role in communities. It is a product of classic photographs by Josh Robenstone, Amanda Fordyce and Lyne Burdekin,
A ruling by the High Court has major implications for businesses with social media presence, making them responsible for potentially defamatory comments made by the public. Social media has revolutionised the ability for public-facing businesses to communicate with current and potential customers, but society itself is becoming increasingly aware of the damage that can be done
Nick Daking – pub owner and local councillor – has faced harsh criticism for a dirty joke chalkboard sign outside his Sporties Hotel. The sign (below) was displayed last Friday, and quickly caused a stir, sparking a petition calling for an apology that has been signed by more than 1,500 people. “There is nothing funny
Some of the biggest names in hospitality have teamed up to implore Aussies to ‘Put A Jab on the Menu’ to help the industry get healthy again. The national Put A Jab on the Menu campaign is promoting people to do the only thing that will save many pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes, which is
Australia is facing a crossroads in the path out of COVID, with an increasing voice calling for a review of the policies in light of an evolving virus and global outlook. Last week, following the end of a fifth lockdown across the country, the UK government announced that pubs and bars are no longer subject
Australia’s health watchdog, the TGA, has reversed its order banning free alcohol as an incentive for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for beer-inspired shots in the arm. In early July, the Prince Alfred Hotel announced a promotion offering a free drink to locals who get the jab at the pop-up vaccination
The enterprising Prince Alfred Hotel in Port Melbourne is the focus of a debate at the highest levels over its offer of a free drink to patrons that get the COVID vaccine. Last week PubTIC reported on the initiative by Anna and Tom Streater, offering customers a free beer, wine or mixed drink upon showing
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A battle is being waged over the right to party, seeing venue operators and council wanting to end the infamous ‘pub crawls’ of Surfers, while crawl operators refuse to go quietly into the night. Licensees of the Surfers Paradise Licenced Venues Association (SPLVA) recently voted in favour of banning the popular bar-hopping events that have
The Prince Alfred Hotel is battling COVID uncertainty one arm at a time, offering a free drink to locals who get the jab. Rolling lockdowns have taken a huge toll on Melbourne hospitality, but the industry is still fighting, and concerned for businesses in other states experiencing ongoing closures and restrictions. The COVID-19 vaccine
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