DOCTOR REVIVES DARK BLACK SWAN
The historic Black Swan Hotel of Bendigo officially re-opened Easter Saturday, after six years in the dark and the inspired vision of an enthusiast. A social centrepiece of Bendigo for decades, holding a rare 5am licence, the Swan shut the
UNION WORKS SIGN DEAL WITH COUNCIL
John Azar’s Good Beer Co has negotiated an outcome to retain signage emblazoned on the landmark Union Hotel, ordered removed last year. Union Hotel North Sydney March 2021. Image: Google maps The group (GBC) bought the Art-Deco-style two-storey pub on
LAUNDY AND CO TO LET GO THE WOOLPACK
Partners Aaron Crinis, Justin Tynan and Arthur Laundy have listed their Woolpack Hotel in Redfern, as they each find themselves short of time to spend. Located on Chalmers Street, at the eastern end of Redfern's main retail and commercial area,
PUBLIC HOSPITALITY SNARES TOP BARS, MAYBE
Public Hospitality Group (PHG) has confirmed it has acquired The Maybe Group, adding one of the Top-50 bars in the world to its rapidly growing collection. Sydney-based PHG is led by Sydney businessman Jon Adgemis, who is executive chairman. They
AVC UNVEILS THE NEW THE CLUB
AVC has furthered its Queensland quest, unveiling the reworked The Club Hotel at Gladstone, equipped with a modern sports bar, bistro and all-weather beer garden. Doors to The Club reopened 13 April, following a $2.8 million renovation led by Kingston
TO DRESS OR NOT TO DRESS
A return to the days of a dress code at the pub has prompted public outcries in favour and against, but Hervey Bay’s Beach House Hotel is taking no slack. The elegant Beach House Hotel at Scarness offers views of
YOUNG PATRONS WARNED ‘JUST … DON’T’
The 2023 Liquor Accord Forum was held this month, bringing the launch of a new program to tackle anti-social behaviour among younger patrons at licensed venues. On 5 April more than 200 industry stakeholders from across NSW came together
HOSPITALITY CANDIDATE CRISIS CONTINUES
The fight for suitable employees in hospitality shows little signs of slowing, according to a recent industry survey commissioned by the Frontline network. The survey revealed that, while the majority of workers have considered leaving their position in the last
TREASURY TOASTS 65 FOR 15
Last week some of the elite of the Australian wine industry hosted a big occasion for Australia’s oldest posse of publicans, celebrating another milestone for 15 Club, at the home of Penfolds. Treasury Wines CEO Tim Ford was ably assisted
STAR OF TUMUT TO BE SOLD
Former Sydney publican Bob McGhee is selling his latest project, the handsome Tumut Star Hotel, at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Located on a generous 2,638sqm site in the heart of town, the Star features multiple bars plus TAB
