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
FAMILY OFFER OPTIONS ON ANGLERS TAVERN ‘INSTITUTION’
The large-format Anglers Tavern on the shores of the Maribyrnong River is on offer, as its publican owners look to expand the family portfolio. Anglers occupies a big 8,270sqm block in Maribyrnong, just 6.5 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, with
O’BRIENS LIST COMMERCIAL HOTEL WOWAN
Marvin “Muscles” O’Brien has put his hard-fought freehold pub in Wowan to market after an outpouring of community support brought decision to keep its historic doors open. A former long-haul truckie and mine worker, O’Brien has laid claim to the
CALLS FOR EQUALITY OVER ALCOHOL VIOLENCE BY WOMEN
A Sydney magistrate has attacked alcohol-fuelled violence, calling for greater sentencing on perpetrators after hearing cases of drunken assaults by women. British-born Elizabeth Hasler appeared last week in Waverley Local Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The matter
COOPERS HOTEL SACKS GM OVER SOCIAL MEDIA
Newtown’s popular and long-established Coopers Hotel has found itself in the hot media spotlight over a Facebook post that seemed to suggest violence against women in the name of the NRL finals. Just two days ago (Wednesday 18 July) Gary
HOSPITALITY INNOVATES AS CONSUMERS AGREE STRAWS SUCK
The global movement away from the use of disposable plastic straws is gaining momentum, with many pubs and bars joining the multi-national brands as the message reaches consumers. The idea began to get traction following a video by marine biologist
RACING AND INNOVATION PEAK WITH THE KOSCIUSZKO
Lion has announced it is name partner of The Kosciuszko – the world’s richest country thoroughbred race, part of The Everest event day, and innovative new program of punter engagement. The Kosciuszko will be run over 1200m at Royal Randwick,
