BALMAIN OVERHAULS AND TOPS OFF TOWN HALL
Balmain Pub Group has announced the re-opening and “complete change” of its newly acquired Town Hall Hotel. Following the $7 million purchase of the prominent corner pub in February, Balmain Pub Group (BPG) owners Nick Wills and Warren Livingstone had
ALE REVEALS LATEST PORTFOLIO VALUATION JUMP
The original ALH landlord has posted its half-yearly property results, demonstrating why the hotel market continues to attract hungry investment. Listed entity ALE (ASX: LEP) reports the value of its portfolio of 86 freeholds grew by a healthy 10 per
MINIMUM WAGE HIKE DOUBLE INFLATION BUT NOT ENOUGH
The new minimum wage and hourly rate comes into effect in two weeks, and an increase twice the rate of inflation still sees the usual pundits not satisfied. From 1 July the minimum wage will rise 41c an hour to
WORLD’S BIGGEST BOURBON PUSHES PREMIUM WITH DOUBLE OAK
The progressive drinks giant that is Beam Suntory with Coca-Cola Amatil has announced Jim Beam Double Oak as part of its permanent line-up and push on ‘super-premium’ bourbon. Beam and Suntory teamed up in 2014 to create a new force
BYRON ‘TOP PUB’ LOOKS TO FETCH $70m+
Byron Bay’s juggernaut ‘Top Pub’ has hit the market and tight investor yields could see it fetch over $70 million. The Beach Hotel is possibly Australia’s ultimate beach hotel, located on 4,585 m² offering ring-side views of Byron Bay’s picturesque
NEW $5 NOTES TO AFFECT MOST CASH EQUIPMENT
The new $5 notes will begin appearing in September, and most cash-handling equipment will need to be upgraded. The RBA unveiled the new notes in April, which incorporate advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting while retaining key design aspects such
NEW AUSTRALIAN BEER CO CRAFT RANGE GOES ‘BEYOND’
The Australian Beer Company is tapping consumer preferences for artisan products with cultural provenance, releasing its new and limited edition ‘Beyond the Black Stump’ range of craft beers. Crafted to evoke drinkers’ imagination and celebrate Australian native ingredients, brewers were
BAYFIELDS FINALLY SEE THE LIGHT FOR BRIGADE ROOFTOP LAUNCH
The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after
LEGAL-HEAVY NEW BOARD FOR ILGA TO RULE LICENCE REGULATIONS
The NSW State Government yesterday announced a new chair and board for ILGA that will hopefully produce a “better result” for licensed venues. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) is a statutory decision-maker, regulating licensing and disciplinary matters for pubs,
SHIFTING MARKET AND BIG AIBA WIN SEES ASX-LISTED BREWERY CHANGE DIRECTION
Australia’s only listed brewer is rolling out its new national craft beer on-premise focus, after reducing its commitment to brew for Woolworths and winning the AIBA top award. Based in Western Australia, the ASX-listed Gage Roads Brewing (GRB) has brewed
