Melbourne career publican Kevin McNamee is parting with his beloved Clare Castle Hotel, after 40 years’ ownership. McNamee has owned the since the 70s, but sold the leasehold business 15 years ago after a quarter-century operating it himself. The current lease options end in five years’ time. The much-loved watering hole in the increasingly gentrified […]
One of Australia’s ‘down to earth’ brewers has released its Garden Ale – as an alternative to the often over-grown big tastes of craft beers. Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood began in 2008 in the spirit of escaping “working for the man” and the pursuit of brewing beers people – including themselves – would find
The latest national tourism figures have been released, with more great news for hospitality in most states. Tourism Research Australia reports the year ending June 2015 saw an overall increase of seven per cent (432,000) in visitors to our shores, which is four times CPI and the largest increase since the Sydney Olympics period, in
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Smart money continues to stalk Australian pubs, with rumours Charter Hall and ALH are contemplating a snap buy of Redcape before it goes to the open market. Business Spectator reported that Charter Hall Group may team up with the country’s largest publican, the 75 per cent Woolworths-owned Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) to offer $650
Redcape’s Willoughby Hotel will host its latest Craft Beer Fair next week, continuing the success of its “community engagement”. Back for a fifth year, the Fair has grown considerably, with live performances, unique gourmet food, competitions and kids’ entertainment to fill the Macmahon Street block outside the Hotel. Licensee John McGurk told PubTIC the event
A bartender from the world-famous Baxter Inn* has taken out the Australian chapter of the bi-annual Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. Five top bartenders from around Australia each represented their State at the national finals of the prestigious competition, which was held at Castle Hill’s Hillside Hotel on Wednesday night. As the current title holders and
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Making the most of Kings Cross’ reluctant transformation to residential, cashed-up Iris Capital Group has acquired three adjacent blocks on Darlinghurst Road. It has been revealed Sam Arnaout’s Iris Group has completed the purchase of the Empire Hotel – adjacent to its recently acquired backpacker lodge – adjacent to The Bourbon, which it purchased from
The ‘us & them’ split between publicans and government festers, with a Minister branding venues’ attitude toward RSA violations and penalties a mere “cost of business”. The NSW Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) today issued a release warning licensees it will be further targeting “Irresponsible alcohol promotions”. But yesterday, the Daily Telegraph ran
Celebrity chef Sean Donovan has bought the Town Hall Hotel business in Fitzroy, with plans to improve its standing as a place “to get a beer”. Operated for the last five years by Melbourne chef Harry Lilai and wife Michelle, the Hotel has built a solid reputation as a foodie destination – awarded a hat
A Perth pub has hit the market – two years ahead of its opening the doors. Slated as part of the in-progress Lakelands Private Estate, the Lakelands Tavern is being offered for Expressions of Interest by national property developer Peet Limited. The purpose-built hotel will be on a generous block within the burgeoning Lakelands Town
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