REVERENCE HOTEL FREEHOLD SALE MAY END ANOTHER OLD MUSIC PUB
The procession of Melbourne pubs under threat of redevelopment continues with the freehold sale of Footscray’s home of live music, the Reverence Hotel. After years playing host to hundreds of independent and up-and-coming bands, the pub may be demolished to
BROO BEER BUYS MILDURA BREW PUB
ASX-listed Victorian brewer Broo (BEE) has bolstered both production and craft credentials with its acquisition of the beloved Mildura Brewery and its beers. Established in 2004 by Don Carrazza, Mildura Brewery is a small beer production and brewery pub business
TAPHOUSE POURS CASH AND PROMISE INTO NORTH COAST
The Taphouse Group has unveiled its multi-million-dollar refurbishment plans in Port Macquarie, set to invigorate the region as a hub of tourism and hospitality. In mid-2015, Taphouse bought the Port Macquarie Hotel, Town Green Inn and Tacking Point Tavern from
ROYAL HOTEL GYMPIE HITS NEWS FOR ‘NOT WELCOME’ HOMOPHOBE POLICY
The new owner of Gympie’s Royal Hotel has laid down the law in defence of vilified patrons, and everyone’s right to enjoy themselves at the pub without harassment. Stacey Lowe has worked at the Royal for the past eight years,
AHA(VIC) TEAMS WITH TABCORP FOR WOMEN’S NETWORK
The AHA(Vic) and Tabcorp are launching their new initiative, a Women’s Network, to coincide with International Women’s Day, and further recent successes in equal opportunity. On the morning of Wednesday, 8 March, Melbourne’s Langham will host a breakfast for attendees,
DECLINING DRINK CONSUMPTION NOT ENOUGH FOR AUSSIE NANNY-STATERS
Research revealing the changing face of Australia’s love affair with a drink has been overshadowed by the call for a global ban on alcohol advertising, with Aussie doctors jumping on the wagon. UK-based global market research firm YouGov looked into
TOUGH WEEK IN TASSIE PUBS
Pubs on the apple isle are under attack from all sides, defending from Council encroachment, for not barring patrons, and from axe-wielding bandits. The Tasmanian Government recently overhauled the State’s regulations on licensed premises, and a key outcome was the
PUB HITS WALL OVER BURGER PROMO
A popular pub in Chicago has been slammed for a promotion offering a ‘Build-A-Wall’ burger stacked with Mexican ingredients, as American politics continue to cause mass division and derision. While the owner was away for a few days, the chef
NORTH COAST IVORY TAVERN GOES TO LAWLESS
Sydney hotelier Brendan Lawless is following the money, purchasing Tweed Heads beauty the Ivory Tavern – with options. Lawless Hotels is expanding on its NSW north coast operations with the Ivory, having bought Mullumbimby’s Middle Pub in 2013 from Redcape,
BEST BEER GARDEN PUB HITS MARKET
One of Melbourne’s best beer gardens and Fitzroy favourite has reluctantly come to market amid good trade but changing circumstance. Industry veteran Sam Silva is divesting his hugely popular Fitzroy Beer Garden after the unfortunate passing of his business partner.