Celebrity chef Maurice Terzini and publican Michael Broome have officially reopened the former Bondi Junction and former The Eastern again as Billy The Pig, capitalising on its colourful history. Located in the Westfield Bondi precinct, the ‘no frills’ old-school pub is a creation of Terzini, acclaimed Icebergs restauranteur, in partnership with Broome, who also holds […]
Capping more than six decades and multiple generations, the Quagliotto family has sold its beloved Royal Hotel in Ingham to dedicated local operators. The Royal was established in 1883 in the town centre of Ingham, roughly 110 kilometres north of Townsville in what is a prime tourism region, close to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great
Sunshine state legend Bundaberg Rum has announced the continuation of its partnership with the NRL, pairing two Aussie icons to enhance ‘game day’ for fans and venues. The acclaimed rum, popularly known as Bundy, has been a sponsor of the national football code for the past eight years, and kicking off last weekend as the
Good Beer is serving up The Harold of Forest Lodge, providing opportunity for a hands-on operator to capitalise on blue sky in a thriving inner west precinct. Set on a 579sqm stratum site, the old three-storey Harold Park Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1959, eventually replaced with the current building in 2007. Today its
Pubs are seeking new ways to attract customers and increase their profits. One such strategy is to integrate casino-style gaming as their main attraction. Even though gaming machines and sports betting have long been part of many Australian pubs, they are now focusing more on live, interactive, casino-style games such as blackjack and poker. These
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Drinks disruptor Gravity is eyeing expansion and innovation, welcoming renowned mixologist Kurtis Bosley and inspiring draught-based pub cocktails. Gravity is on a mission to disrupt the RTD market, declaring that “better choices don’t mean compromising on taste or experience”. Bosley, known as the founder of Oi Hospitality Group and for @cocktailsbykurtis, his Instagram account boasting
Western Australia’s iconic Burlington Hotel, one of only four remaining Gold Rush pubs in Bunbury, is set to receive a new lease of life with new owners. This will be the first time in more than three decades that the pub has changed hands. Stepping up are Fiona Hutchinson and Brendan Craig, who promise to
The windswept Northern Rivers Hotel is putting on a Lunch with your Mates event, aiming to increase awareness of the startling rate of suicide in Australia and battles around men needing help. Scheduled for Friday, 4 April, the four-hour event is in partnership with Bangalow Men’s Shed and will encourage conversations around mental health, while
Australian business banking fintech Zeller has launched Bill at Table, to help hospitality businesses improve efficiency and turn over more diners. Industry has faced rising costs and more competition for custom, and many operators are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations and boost profitability. Bill at Table lets waiters present diners with the digital,
In a global first, hospitality industry heavyweights launched a new survey at the end of February, aimed specifically at the demographics of the drinks industry. The purpose of the Drinks Industry Data Census Survey is to provide insight into all who work in the industry – from bartenders to owners and everyone in between. It
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