An industry campaign has been launched encouraging the people of Britain to tell politicians how much they value and want to protect their local pubs, with clear relevance Down Under. The primary objective of the ‘Our Pub’ initiative is to get patrons, suppliers or anyone to contact their local MPs and tell them that their […]
Two Melbourne pubs that recently slipped into the hands of administrators have been rescued by the Irish-flavoured Ganley Group, demonstrating that good things “never die”. Late 2024 administrators Cor Cordis took control of the op-cos of the Carlton Club and the Windsor Castle Hotel, looking to a quick sale. The Windsor and Carlton pubs
Veteran Victorian Michael Thiele has listed his handsome nautical-themed Hardimans Hotel in Kensington, as he changes tack and sets a course for Carlton North. Originally named the Clarence Hotel, the Art Deco Hardimans Hotel was built in the late 1870s by the Hardiman family, designed to resemble a boat, replete with porthole windows. Rick Richards
Prospect Hotel and Cellars opened last Friday, officially ending a century-long battle between planning authorities and the area’s historic influence of the Methodist Church. Well situated in a popular stretch of restaurants and cafes between Fitzroy Terrace and Regency Road, the pub fills a missing piece amongst a thriving social hub. Marc Huber, Josh Voigt
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
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