Playing an increasing role in the heightened consumer demand for non-alcoholic beverages in licensed venues are the new generation of virgin spirits doing a good job of simulating the alcoholic alternative, with Australian brand Lyre’s emerging as a stand-out in this niche. The result of an unwavering “pursuit of perfection” each Lyre’s product combines all-natural […]
Iris has put out its $65 million proposal for the redevelopment of four adjacent Potts Point sites, between the iconic The Bourbon and the Empire Hotel. Piccadilly Hotel Operations Trust P/L, connected to Iris Capital, has worked through an extensive design process with the City of Sydney Council, plus a design competition, and is now
Marking the completion of the redevelopment of the old Mill Hill Hotel building, Universal has produced the “upmarket yet family-orientated” local The Mill of Bondi Junction. The tired former Mill Hill Hotel asset was acquired by developer TWT Property Group, which subsequently constructed the NewLife development, completed late 2019. The site became home to a
The Brisbane-based Falvey family has reopened Falvey’s Hotel Yamato following a major refurbishment and repositioning for patrons’ drinking and dancing pleasure. Peter and Kim Falvey, and son Michael, have owned and operated the pub since 2014. The family portfolio also includes The Cecil in Goodna, and previously the Imperial in Beenleigh and Railway in Charleville.
Diageo has launched its Smirnoff Seltzer range, offering calorie-conscious consumers an easy-drinking summer alternative in three fruit flavours. Smirnoff Seltzer is a low-calorie, spirit-based drink seen as perfect for daytime socialising. With zero sugar and only 70 calories per serve, the gluten-free beverage is pitched as a great choice for those looking for a lighter
Sydney has a new brewpub courtesy of Melbourne craft beer die-hards Mountain Goat, engineering the launch of a new venue in the inner west brewer heartland of Newtown. Mountain Goat was one of Victoria’s first craft breweries. It has been creating prized beers at its inner-Melbourne brew pub for more than 20 years, which since
Adelaide hotel operators Bloody Mary Group have fallen into liquidation, coming after its directors were found to have orchestrated deals with liquor suppliers that funnelled funds out of the venues. News emerged in May of a Supreme Court decision against Bloody Mary Group (BMG) directors Brett Viney and Matthew Mitchell. The pair were found to
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In response to an unprecedented mash-up of anticipated sports events in coming months, Tabcorp has launched its Spring Calendar facility to connect fans and venues and events. A year like no other has paved the way for a line-up of sport this Spring like no other. The traditionally austere Spring Racing Carnival will be accompanied
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A former manager at ALH’s Royal Hotel in Beenleigh is suing the group for around $750,000, claiming their failure to provide safe conditions resulted in her PTSD and ongoing disability. In a statement of claim filed in Beenleigh District Court, Amanda Lena Kathleen Budd outlined her case against Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) in regards
Two enthusiastic nearly-newcomers have taken the keys to Rozelle’s former Ruby L’otel turned Native Rose Hotel. Matthew Younger and Kaine Costello have purchased the lease on the Native Rose from Mark Fethers and Tanya Maystrovoich, securing a deal for 17 years with options. The pub is located on bustling Victoria Road, adjacent to Balmain and
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