TILLEY & WILLS LATEST INN, ON RICHMOND
The growing partnership of Simon Tilley and Nick Wills is the latest to get a foothold in Sydney’s burgeoning north-west growth corridor, buying the Richmond Inn Hotel. Set on a 3,007sqm corner site, the large-format suburban hotel is located in
COLOSIMOS SEEING DOUBLE IN ORAN PARK
The Colosimo’s Momento Hotels has backed up plans for its new $38 million Oran Park Hotel with plans for a second greenfield pub, the Oran Park Tavern. Sixty kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, Oran Park has been one of
COOMERA LODGE HOTEL SET FOR AVC MAKEOVER
Australian Venue Co continues its Queensland capex campaign, announcing a major $3 million renovation on Gold Coast stalwart, the Coomera Lodge Hotel. Taken on as part of the Spirit Hotels portfolio, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a Sunshine State veteran,
LAUNDY AND NEW PARTNERS BACK THE WOOLPACK
Arthur Laundy and new partners have teamed up to buy city-fringe local, the Woolpack Hotel, in Redfern. The Laundy family has joined with new operators, specifically Aaron Crinis, proprietor of acclaimed North Sydney restaurant Glorietta. The three-storey Federation Free Style
TGA SAYS OK TO FREE DRINKS FOR THE VACCINATED
Australia’s health watchdog, the TGA, has reversed its order banning free alcohol as an incentive for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for beer-inspired shots in the arm. In early July, the Prince Alfred Hotel announced a
BETTER MIXERS AND KEGS, WITH STRANGELOVE
Drinks innovator StrangeLove has begun supplying some of its most popular mixer and soda flavours in 50-litre kegs. The kegged versions of premium mixers provide value and convenience for venues, as well as playing a “small – yet important” part
ALH AND CHARTER HALL CHARGE INTO FEROS’ TERREY HILLS TAVERN
The formidable partnership of Endeavour Group and Charter Hall have teamed up to buy Chris Feros’ trophy Terrey Hills Tavern for close to $40 million. Last month Endeavour Group (ASX:EDG) completed its exit from the Woolworths empire, and major shareholder
ALH TAKES LANDMARK MANLY HOTEL
Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has charged into acquisition mode, taking the keys to the long-serving McDonald family’s Brisbane beachside landmark, the Manly Hotel. The two-storey brick pub on the corner of Cambridge Parade and Stratton Terrace, just a block
FORESTERS FOR FAMOUS FOUR
Nightclub operator Famous Four P/L is the new owner of the Foresters Beer & Music Hall, in Collingwood’s latest pub deal. Following Julien Moussi’s Only Hospitality Group purchasing the Robert Burns Hotel in late June, Famous Four has snared the
BARBERING BIKER LIGHTS UP PATERSON
Continuing our coverage of the fun-loving motorcycling hairdressing legend, Chris Keeble, episode two sees the vintage Indian roll into Paterson, north of Newcastle, bringing a boost for the town and makeover for local legend Pete O’Neil. Mr O’Neil before …