DURTY TALK OVER LEEROY’S NEW DRESS CODE
A Sydney publican’s attempt to lift the standard of his multi-million dollar investment has seen shock-hungry media jumping in bed with tradies – lampooning his decision to implement a dress code. Leeroy Peterson purchased the notorious Durty Nelly’s in 2013
BARTENDER COMP SEES FRESH TALENT
Over 70 of Perth’s on-premise fraternity gathered at Universal Bar for the inaugural Citrus WA Cocktail Competition. Citrus WA supplies fresh produce to Perth licensed venues, and ran the competition to further engage with its on-premise clients and allow bartenders
BATTLE OF THE FOOTY CODES “GOOD FOR PUBS”
In the past fortnight Australia has seen first a huge – and then an enormous – sum of money agreed for the TV rights of football codes. Rupert’s war with Nine is good for footy, and for pubs. While the
LION COOKS UP ANOTHER BEER PROMOTION
Brewing giant Lion is further blurring the lines between traditional mainstream brews and the crafty, foodie revolution, releasing a beer-focused cookbook for the man “keen to impress”. Partnering with Random House Australia, Tooheys is promoting the Tooheys Cooking Handbook, with
BAR’S OPEN FOR 2015 CRAFT BEER AWARDS
The Craft Beer Industry Association has opened entries for its 2015 Awards, following continued growth in the sector and the success of its inaugural Awards last year. Representing the craft beer industry nationally, the CBIA says the Awards are a
TWO MORE PUBS FOR GROWING MELBOURNE PUBLICANS
The burgeoning Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has swooped on two more Melbourne pubs as it continues to optimise its portfolio. The Middle Park Hotel is just a couple of kilometres due south of Melbourne’s CBD, and the Newmarket Hotel is
MAINTENANCE DISPUTE CLOSES HERITAGE PUB
A contractual dispute over maintenance of a heritage-listed building has forced one of Adelaide’s oldest pubs to shut its doors. Leaseholder Glen Duncan is in the throes of a court hearing over outstanding rent and unattended repairs on the beloved
DRAFT CRAFTSMEN RELEASE ‘WINDOWED’ FOUNT FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
Continuing the tradition of Australian draft systems frequently leading the world in quality and presentation, Andale has produced a pioneering fount to entice today’s craft beer drinker. Featuring a viewing window, the new founts allow patrons to see the beer
HOW TO DRINK MESSAGE WINS INNOVATION AWARD
Independent NPO DrinkWise has been awarded another top honour for its ground-breaking ‘How to Drink Properly’ campaign, with BRW praising the delivery and effects of its message. The BRW Most Innovative Companies Awards last Monday night saw the DrinkWise How
LALOR PARK JOINS LIST OF TOP GAMERS TO MARKET
The winning run of top gaming pubs continues with another coveted freehold going concern coming to market. Situated on a large block in the fast-growing district of Blacktown, the Lalor Park Hotel is likely to become a top-100 gaming venue,
