OUTGOING PUBLICANS IN SPOTLIGHT OVER EXPLOSION DEATHS
A Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of two men in an explosion at the closing of the Hotel Rochester has brought into question the responsibilities of the financially stressed outgoing operators. The Hotel in Rochester* was previously operated by husband
HAPPY ENDING FOR PELATHON IN CASE OF COURTHOUSE
A “positive outcome for all” has been achieved with Cairns Council announcing the purchase of Pelathon’s Courthouse Hotel – just bought from Lantern Hotel Group. Lantern listed the Hotel for sale back in June, executing an Expressions of Interest campaign
INCONTROVERTIBLE CRAFT SPAWNS INSTITUTE OF BEER
The fast-changing and trendy business of beer in Australia has taken another evolutionary step, with some of the country’s biggest beer nerds now offering the acclaimed Cicerone training advantage. The crafted beer revolution has been shaking up the establishments in
CUB TAPPING CONSUMER INSIGHTS WITH DRAUGHT-ONLY CARLTON PALE
Carlton & United Breweries continues its strategic approach to the shifting beer market, with Carlton Pale Ale the latest targeted release into pubs to leverage off insights and a big name brand. Carlton Draught remains the top-selling keg beer in
MERIVALE UNVEILS EASTERN QUEEN IN INNER WEST
Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has today launched the Group’s much-anticipated first venue in Sydney’s west, transforming the Queen Victoria into the quirky and bedecked Queens Hotel. Merivale purchased the pub in April 2015, with Hemmes citing his passion for creating world-class
TSEKOS SNAGS ALH’S IRON HORSE FOR $15m
Leo Tsekos has won the title to ALH’s Iron Horse Hotel with a cheeky last bid at the auction for the blue-chip investment property in the heart of Newcastle. A strong crowd gathered for Burgess Rawson’s final commercial auction of
MENU MAKER TOOL BOON FOR ON-PREMISE
Australia’s largest independent on-premise drinks specialist has launched Menu Maker – leveraging brand knowledge and technology to provide more to venue clients than mere supply. 100-Proof launched in July; a collaboration of independent wholesalers Paramount Liquor, Liquid Mix, and Liquid
WALKERS MOVING ON FROM ARMATREE PUB
After a decade restoring Armatree’s historic hotel, Ash and Libby Walker are moving on to buy the farm. The couple moved to Armatree as newlyweds and purchased the Armatree Hotel with no hotel experience. The 1929-built pub had “seen better
LIQUOR LAW REFORM TRICKLES AS INDUSTRY SINKS AND BAIRD DROWNS
The NSW Government has released a litter of liquor regulation tweaks to stave off criticism of its nanny-state policies, as parson Premier Mike Baird’s approval ratings reach their lowest ever*. The “package” of measures released yesterday included Government’s long-awaited response
SOLOTEL SECURES KEYSTONE’S CHOPHOUSE
The unlocking of Keystone value continues with Solotel securing the fallen Group’s deed to Sydney’s Chophouse restaurant. Award-winning hospitality group Solotel teamed up with celebrity chef Matt Moran earlier this year, bringing the five MorSol venues into its fold. The
