Daniel ‘Rant’ Leroy is a pseudo-veteran of the Australian hospitality scene, having strutted about as a licensee, general manager and operator at some impressive Sydney venues. These days he consults privately to operators in Europe, maintaining his persona of a mouthy, cigar-smoking wanker – now residing in France. Itʼs 5 oʼclock somewhere. And that means […]
The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association held its annual Awards of Excellence night in late November, with deserving winners across 43 award categories. BEST BOUTIQUE BEER OFFERING WINNER: Potters Hotel Brewery Resort, Nulkaba BEST COCKTAIL/LOUNGE BAR WINNER: The Bourbon, Potts Point BEST TRADITIONAL HOTEL BAR WINNER: HPH – Hotel Pennant Hills, Pennant Hills
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Former CUB beer boffin Vic Testolin is distributing a premium European line cleaning product that makes perfect results quicker and easier for beer specialty venues. A microbiologist turned brewing expert, Testolin’s Dr Draught business has partnered with Austria’s Thonhauser to make available in Australia for the first time the Desana Max product. The key benefits
Australian comedic stalwart Mikey Robbins launched a service to leverage the power of digital marketing to fill empty restaurant seats. Known as Lunchalot, the service brings together hungry bargain-hunters and eating establishments with unfilled chairs. Users of the service get the option of 50 per cent off food or 25 per cent of food and
A long-term disability pensioner hit cloud nine in August after a massive Keno windfall at a pub in the Dandenong ranges. A local resident scored a $2.78 million win at the Jim Dandy Hotel playing $1 10-number Keno games. The Macedonian migrant known as Kenedi is hoping to keep his identity private, but has found
The Coogee Bay Hotel relaunched its wedding offerings in time for Spring 2014, and boosted promotion by hosting Vintage Bridge magazine’s first wedding fair in Sydney. The symposium included discussion and displays by vendors and experts in the subject, paying tribute to classic interpretations of the vintage wedding as well as more modern expressions such
In July Sydney’s Waugh Group launched its concept for the former City Hotel, offering a taste of Mr Tipply’s savoir fare to the inner-city markets. Spread over two levels, the eclectic designer-styled venue aims at ‘relaxed yet sophisticated’, with rich fabrics, African wallpaper and a comprehensive drinks list including a range of classic cocktails. The
The NSW rural town of Cobar lost two of its beloved in August, as one of its oldest pubs burnt to the ground and a local firefighter tragically lost his life defending it. Borne of a copper rush that began in the 1870s, the town gets its name from the Aboriginal word describing the copper-coloured
Gallaghers Hotels announced a move in November to partner with internationally renowned chef Darren Simpson, to bolster its culinary credentials and keep ahead of increasing foodie patronage. Having worked in acclaimed restaurants across Britain including the Michelin Star-rated Roscoff in his native Northern Ireland, Simpson will ensure the Gallaghers chains of Irish and French pubs
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The diligence of the West Australian Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor has seen an increase in pub patron barring notices and “improved behaviour of patrons in licensed premises”. The WA DRGL reported that efforts to crack down on alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour in venues had resulted in a 30 per cent increase in patrons being
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