NEW FACES TAKE TO THE RIVERVIEW
Balmain gastro-pub the Riverview Hotel has been taken by new entrants to the pub sector, bringing a sharp background in professional hospitality. Jimmy and Nicola Queally sold the leasehold Interest of the former Balmain Pub Group’s Riverview, citing “mixed emotions”
CLYDE HOTEL TALKING TRASH WITH MELBOURNE UNI
Carlton student pub the Clyde Hotel has gotten itself into a Supreme Court battle with Melbourne University over use of a purpose-built rubbish storage area. In 1975 the University undertook a bid to have the shared laneway, Elgin Place South,
OSCARS PARTING WITH STRAND DARLINGHURST
Rare vendors Bill and Mario Gravanis have decided to list their freehold going concern of the Strand Hotel Darlinghurst, to focus on recent acquisitions. Oscars Hotels operates 26 venues, making it one of the country’s largest privately-held groups, and one
PHMG RESHUFFLE AS WAUGH SELLS OUT OF WOOLLAHRA
Industry icon Mitchell Waugh has sold his share of the landmark Woollahra Hotel and Bistro Moncur, taking away full ownership in Public House Management Group and three Sydney pubs. Public House Management Group (PHMG) purchased the iconic Woollahra in 2015
LENDLEASE LIST BARANGAROO INTEREST
Development giant Lendlease has put to market its abiding interest in 35 Barangaroo Ave – home to Solotel’s acclaimed operation. The striking three-storey circular building on Barangaroo South’s waterfront is a redefinition of Australian hospitality design, featuring multi-plane timber façade
WA VENUES ENTERING TOUGH NEW ANTI-SMOKING LAWS
Pubs, public buildings and perpetrators of cigarette smoke face tough new laws in Western Australia from this week – set to bring $1,000 fines. Revised tobacco legislation passed in 2018 brought several new regulations, scheduled to begin Monday 18 March.
GALLAGHER OPENS TWO FOR SAINT PATS
Hot on the heels of a portfolio shuffle, Gallagher Hotels has relaunched two of the fleet with new looks, welcoming a resort feel into the Central Coast, and another PJs at Ryde. Patrick Gallagher’s group (GHM) currently counts eleven pub
SOUTH SYDNEY PIER HOTEL UP FOR GRABS
The Pier Hotel in Banksmeadow is on the market, offering a long lease in a ready-to-go pub in southern Sydney. Banksmeadow is a quiet hollow nestled between Botany and Matraville, around 12 kilometres due south of the CBD. It takes
ST PAT LEGEND SLANE LAUNCHES IRISH WHISKEY
In time for the biggest day on the Irish calendar, American whiskey stalwart Brown-Forman has joined with Emerald-Isle doyens the Conyngham family to launch Slane Irish Whiskey. The Conyngham family are founders of Slane Castle Irish Whiskey, led by father
AGE EXPANDS SEMINARS FOR 2019
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) has announced that the Seminar Program at the 2019 event will be expanding. Following positive attendee feedback on the inaugural 2018 seminars, the Gaming Technologies Association, organiser of the annual AGE, will be broadening the
