THE DUKE ON THE BLOCK

Enmore’s revitalised The Duke has come to market as a post-COVID opportunity in a suppressed trading environment. Located on a sizeable 430sqm block on a corner of Enmore Rd, The Duke saw a significant renovation in late 2018 at the

SALE OF THE WOODENBONG

Publican Sam Cruikshank has put to market his polished Woodenbong Hotel in northern NSW, including an adjoining vacant block of land for further prospects. Cruikshank and business partner David Dean operate the Turvey Tavern in Mt Austin, and Oriental Hotel

CHARLES STURT FINDS MARKET IN RIVERINA

The commanding Charles Sturt Hotel of Narrandera has found its way to market, joining its sister for a monopolist opportunity in a thriving Riverina town.   Named in honour of the English explorer (Charles Sturt: 28 April 1795 – 16

DE ANGELIS BACK IN LIVERPOOL FOR $43m

The De Angelis family has picked up the Macquarie Hotel in the heart of the Liverpool CBD for $43 million, representing a return to beginnings and the end of an era for Monarch and its powerful backers. De Angelis Hotels

REDCAPE FULL YEAR RESULTS BRING PERSPECTIVE TO PANDEMIC

Redcape Hotel Group Management today announced full year FY20 results for Redcape Hotel Group (ASX:RDC), offering a solid perspective on the impact of COVID-19. RDC’s distributable earnings were on track for an increase of 22.1pc in the first eight months

APPLEJACK BACK AND IN THE FORRESTERS

Surry Hills stalwart the Forresters Hotel has been purchased by Ben Carroll and Hamish Watts’ specialty group Applejack, marking their first pub venture in four years. Carroll and Watts worked together in the late 2000s within National Leisure & Gaming

EXPANDING PUB GROUP’S GOOD INTENT

Grafton’s generous Good Intent Hotel and adjacent retail shopping complex have been sold to a growing pub syndicate for a reported record price for the region. Hotelier Reg Hinch and builder Reg Want built the Good Intent in their home

CALLS FOR RENT REVIEWS AMID COMPROMISED TRADING

Leading pub operators are calling on landlords for renegotiated conditions in the wake of COVID-19, prompted by the major losses in revenue across the board and second closure period for Melbourne. The call comes as news from research entity Morgan

DIXON’S NEW GROUP HEADS NORTH TO CENTRAL

Former Dixon Hospitality stakeholder Michael Dixon has signed his first deal through his private vehicle Athena Hospitality, to acquire Queensland’s high-performing Central Tavern in Burpengary. Athena is understood to have lodged application with OLGR for the leasehold acquisition and transfer,

SINGLETON CRITERION SOLD

The stately Criterion Hotel in Singleton has sold for around $3 million as strong regional assets continue to attract the attentions of opportunity-starved operators further afield. The pub offers bar, bistro, large outdoor beer garden, gaming room with 14 EGMs