LEWIS GROUP GOES LONG IN MON KOMO
Lewis Land Group has announced completion of its acquisition of Redcliffe’s Mon Komo Hotel, representing the first Queensland pub transaction finalised amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon Komo is a multi-faceted hospitality venue in what is considered the most desirable position
ALE SLUMPS ON NEWS BACKING NO RENT INCREASES
In a significant development for the increasing discussion around rent for tenants in the aftermath of COVID-19, the ASX-listed ALE Property Group announced it has taken a backward step in its quest for rental increases at many of its ALH-occupied
RISING NEWCOMER CATCHES MARVAN’S EVENING STAR
The ready to shine Evening Star Hotel in Surry Hills has been sold for $12 million by Marvan Hotels to up-and-coming hotelier Barham Hamarashid, who is looking to capitalise on the precinct’s resurgence. Marcus Levy’s Marvan Hotels listed the pub
SPOTTED COW FINDS HOME IN HALLMARK
The historic Spotted Cow in Toowoomba has been sold for the first time in more than two decades to Brisbane-based Hallmark Group. Set on a commanding corner of main street Toowoomba, the two-storey Cow was built in 1892. Today it
DORE OPENS RECLAIMED ENMORE HOTEL
Following a punctuated revival renovation, Ged Dore has lifted the lid on the re-monikered Enmore Hotel in Sydney’s vibrant inner west. The former Sly Fox fell foul of liquor authorities early 2020. A pandemic-tainted sales process followed, before news was
FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR VICTORIAN PUBS
The Andrews Government in Victoria has this week announced two rounds of additional business support funding, including special provisions for hotels and pubs throughout the State. On Sunday a $3 billion package was announced and on Monday another $290 million
FLOWER HOTELS GROW INTO BEECHWOOD
Prominent publican Alistair Flower and his partners have further added to their portfolio in the Hastings LGA with the purchase of the Beechwood Hotel. Richard and Kirsty Bloomfield moved to the area in 2013 and almost four years ago purchased
CLYBURN SET TO GO FROM CONDO
The pride of Condobolin has hit the market, as its long-serving tenant turned owner-operator heads to pasture. Long-time AHA member Jimmy Clyburn has owned the Condobolin Hotel for 27 years. Prior to that he leased it for several years. Condobolin
MELBOURNE PLEADS AS INDUSTRY BLEEDS
Publicans, operators and owners have come together to plead with Government for clemency and more support if pubs are to survive, under the weight of the politicised Victorian response clutching at what could be overly ambitious targets. The urgent message
R!OT RUNNING SPRITZ IN KEGS
Addressing the rising popularity of the Rosé spritz, Riot Wine Co has overcome the problems for venues and consumers with its spritz-in-keg solution. Riot Wine Co (RWC) created the R!OT Rosé Spritz in 2019, but notes the side-effects of the
