UKrazy: NAKED SINGALONGS & A BEER-THEME BURIAL
Despite archival links to England and the United Kingdom, the pub world in the mother land varies somewhat from Australia, if not the rest of the world – as seen in naked singalongs and a Fosters-themed sarcophagus. Alastair Choat has
MERIVALE’S PLAN TO REVIVE SYDNEY
Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have
PENTAGON TAKES $30m EBC PORTFOLIO
The expanding Pentagon Group has fronted up over $30 million for EBC Leisure’s portfolio of three pubs in the blossoming apple isle. Unlisted pub vehicle EBC began moves last year to divest its pub interests, after more than a decade
KEARNEYS OFFER UP NEWCASTLE’S BEAUFORD
After more than 30 years on the job, Newcastle pub stalwarts the Kearney family have determined to depart their Beauford Hotel, in Mayfield. The two-storey red brick pub was built on a 1,473sqm block around 1924, dominating the corner of
SHORT’S BEER CLUB AT THE AUSSIE
W. Short Hotel Group has launched Beer Club in its crafty brew mecca the Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks, building on the pub’s reputation and dedication to the boutique beverage trade. The Australian’s “Wish You Were Beer” Club will
HUNT SEEKS BUYER FOR THE KENT
Central coast pub doyens the Hunt family have put to market their high-performing The Kent, offering up one of the biggest NSW hotel businesses north of Sydney, amid Newcastle’s ongoing renaissance. Built 1924, The ‘Royal’ Kent dominates a corner of
50-YEAR PUBLICANS BID FAREWELL TO SUBIACO
After a half-century, Michael and Judy Monaghan, and partners, are selling the stately Subiaco Hotel in western Perth. The multi-storey Victorian hotel on Hay Street in the upmarket Perth suburb of Subiaco was built in the gold rush days of
WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND IMPROVE PROCUREMENT
By Sam Trattles When you feel like there is a revolving door of salespeople flogging you their wares, it’s time to review your procurement negotiation strategy. Sam Trattles In this article we will explore some tips for how this review
UK PUBS ROLL OUT TRAUMA KITS TO ‘CONTROL THE BLEED’
Trauma kits to reduce ‘catastrophic’ bleeding have been rolled out to more than 50 licensed venues in Birmingham, aiming to give victims vital extra minutes in the case of serious injury. Birmingham has become the first city in the UK
CLANCYS LOOK TO EXIT THE BANK
The Clancys are taking The Bank to market, offering a handsome Maitland freehold as they look to far horizons. The two-storey Bank occupies a sizeable 2,346sqm block on East Maitland main road Melbourne Street, just off the New England Highway.