MERIVALE MOVES SOUTH ONTO QUARTERDECK
Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has acquired its first venue outside Sydney – the Quarterdeck, in “second home” Narooma. Perched on the shores of Forsters Bay, The Quarterdeck is an institution of the Eurobodalla community, as seen in its foreshore having been
OSCARS TAKE BEACHIE FROM KINGSTON
Former Rothschild MD turned hotelier David Kingston has sold his rejuvenated Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley to the Gravanis brothers’ Oscars Hotels for a reported $20 million. The local institution ‘Beachie’ enjoys a generous 1.1-Ha (11,000sqm) site between two lakes and
NSW RELAXES FURTHER
NSW is close to welcoming a fresh chorus of easing coronavirus restrictions, coming into effect next week. The next round of changes brings some relief for stifled hotels with singing and dancing allowed again, ushering in the return of nightclubs,
CHEERS TO NATIONAL LOCAL DAY
The inaugural ‘National Local Day’ took place this week, with hundreds of pubs around the country benefitting from a push to get patrons back into ‘the local’. Earlier this month Lion declared Tuesday, 23 March 2021 to be the inaugural
YOUNG CATCHES GALLAGHER’S ROYAL RYDE
Industry doyen Patrick Gallagher has divested his Royal Hotel in Ryde to former Wallaby and growing Sydney hotelier Bill Young. Located on a prominent corner of arterial Blaxland Road, opposite the redeveloped Top Ryde shopping centre, the Royal counts a
HEDLEY GOES AGAIN WITH TOLGA HOTEL
Pub industry stalwart Tom Hedley has picked up the heritage Tolga Hotel in the Atherton Tablelands in his continued expansion in northern Queensland. The two-storey Tolga Hotel is reminiscent of classic Queensland-style architecture, and the only pub and central to
SMIRNOFF FUELS SELTZER DEMAND WITH MANGO
Smirnoff is riding the global Seltzer wave, now adding Mango to its mix of healthier options. The new Smirnoff Seltzer Mango boasts the appeal of having no sugar, low calories and being gluten-free, with a fresh, fruity taste. Smirnoff is
MARLOW CAPTURES FRESH FIELDS WITH ROBIN HOOD
The paladin Robin Hood Hotel has sold to Jason Marlow for what is thought to be a record sale for regional pubs. The large-format Robin Hood is on a sprawling 32,700sqm block in the heart of Orange, and known for
PJs BIDS FAREWELL TO MR O’REILLY
Patrons of PJ O’Brien’s bid farewell to Mr O’Reilly in a wake on St Patrick’s Day as the pub took out the Irish and pivots to PJs in the City. Proprietors posted a Funeral Notice for dear Mr O’Reilly, heralding
PUB UNDER FIRE FOR POKIES PROMO
A hotel on the Gold Coast has come under fire for a seniors’ meal deal promotion, accused of “luring” elderly patrons by offering a free poker machine voucher. Last week the story emerged highlighting a promotion being run on the
