THE SAINT FOR SALE AS ST KILDA RESURRECTS
The freehold interest of St Kilda’s The Saint has come to market, leased to The Saint Brewing with strong opportunities in the bayside precinct. The handsome two-storey sandstone and steel hotel occupies a 496sqm block on Fitzroy Street St Kilda
THE KOSCIUSZKO BRINGING RACING TO A DOZEN WINNERS
Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest
ALMOST NEW GENERAL GORDON BURNS DOWN
The General Gordon Hotel has been destroyed by fire this afternoon, with the roof collapsing, neighbouring buildings damaged, and public transport diverted. Emergency services were called to the historic Sydenham pub around 1:15pm today, finding a significant blaze in the
SOLOTEL SELLING OFF CLOVELLY HOTEL LEASE
Less than two years after taking it on, Solotel has listed its lease at the Clovelly Hotel as it eyes other upcoming projects. Bruce Solomon’s Solotel operates around two-dozen pubs, including big Sydney venues the Kings Cross Hotel, Golden Sheaf
DATA SHOWS GAMING REVENUE STILL BELOW 2009 DOLLARS
The latest figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation show gaming revenues are still below pre-GFC levels, and over half a billion short on comparison with CPI. On Friday the Victorian regulator (VCGLR) released its annual report
BACARDI TAKES ON PATRÓN
The world's largest privately held spirits company will assume distribution of the world’s top-selling ultra-premium tequila from 1 August, following Bacardi-Martini’s acquisition of Patrón Spirits International AG. Patrón is accredited with a major role in lifting the status and versatility
BALMAIN ICON EXCHANGE HOTEL REOPENS WITH IDEAL SPACE
Ending more than a year closed, the iconic Exchange Hotel in Balmain has reopened with a pioneering business model, new concept and new first-time publican operator. The landmark pub dominating the corner of classic Balmain arteries Beattie and Mullens Streets
BIG WINNERS AT AHA|SA AWARDS
South Australia’s best were on show last night at the AHA|SA Awards for Excellence event, with 750 guests dressed to the nines at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Scores of nominated venues competed for 34 Awards, paying homage to the pillars
PATRON INSIGHTS VIA HAPPIEST HOUR
Building on a decade’s experience, hospitality platform The Happiest Hour has launched version 2.0, attacking the challenge for venues to attract and retain patrons. Since its launch, The Happiest Hour (THH) has accumulated over 2,400 participating pub venues across Australia,
PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINIS NOW ON TAP
Top-selling coffee liqueur Kahlua has launched Espresso Martini on Tap, producing a perfect cocktail in just 10 seconds. Kahlua is the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, and recognising the immense popularity of the Espresso Martini in Australia
