CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION
The beer boffins behind Sydney Craft Beer Week have released the line-up of events, offering everything from ‘Caribbean cook-ups’ to ‘Beer & Clam’ nights with Two Birds. October 17 - 25 will see a smorgasbord of events, offering the beer-curious
FUTURE CLEAR FOR DRAFT BEER
Western Australia’s drink delivery wizards Streamline Beverages have pioneered another innovation for the premium-thirsty public, further enhancing the “theatre of draft”. Streamline’s Op Tik dispenser features a windowed reservoir that offers patrons a visual reference to the craft beer or
SENSELESS PATRON DEATHS PUT PUBS IN DARK SPOTLIGHT
Two NSW hotels have sadly become embroiled in the tragic deaths of two patrons assaulted in the vicinity. Visitor to Coffs Harbour, 26-year-old Kyle Watkins, was struck in a seemingly unprovoked attack soon after leaving the Coffs Hotel with a
DEVELOPER-READY IRISH PUB TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER
Hotel investors are likely to battle developers at the pending sale of popular Melbourne pub Bridie O’Reilly’s. The freehold of a generous block in Brunswick will go to auction later this month, boasting Commercial 1 zoning and the successful Bridie
PUB BREWER RELEASES WILD AND UGLY BEAST
One of Australia’s favourite* craft beers is releasing the next edition in its Brewpub series, with a nod to one of the most feral creatures around. The team from Swan Valley have announced the finished product War Hog – emanating
SYSTEMIC FRAUD REVEALED IN UK PUBS
News of a series of secret signs in the men’s rooms of pub across the UK has emerged, revealing an underground network of deceit and bribery. The signs offer opportunity for troubled male patrons to have staff lie over the
ARSONISTS DESTROY NEW MELBOURNE PUB
Police continue to investigate the arson attack on Monday that destroyed Melbourne pub the Albion Hotel, owned by a group of footballers. It is reported that two men wearing balaclavas set the hotel alight around 6:30am Monday – just 11
MERIVALE BOOMS WITH SEVEN LUCKY NEW VENUES
The maestro of hospitality has unveiled Merivale’s “fastest period of growth” with no less than seven new venues opening before the end of summer. Justin Hemmes’ trend-setting portfolio is launching a string of all-new spaces, plus additions and re-works of
INVESTOR SNAPS UP SYDNEY HOTEL FOR $18.5M
The $18.5 million sale of the Bounce Backpackers hotel continue the run of offshore investment dollars that have seen Australia rank second in the Asia-Pacific region for hotel transactions. The five-star hotel is located opposite Sydney’s Central Station, with a
SHORT’S AUSTRALIAN HOTEL ALL-AUSSIE BEER FESTIVAL BIGGER THAN EVER
The Australian Heritage Hotel is gearing up for its 11th Annual Australian Beer Festival, showcasing 130 home-grown brews to the craft-thirsty public. The original home of craft beer, the Australian Heritage in The Rocks specialises in Australian beers, ciders and
