O’Brien suing former Ettamogah Pub for being ‘crooked’
One of the most identifiable pubs in Australia is under trading threat in the Federal Courts, with Southern Equity wanting it shut down until it bears no resemblance to the Ettamogah brand. In 1994 Leigh O’Brien’s Southern Equity purchased the
Hawkesbury’s Jolly Frog will be saved!
Sitting dormant and fire-torn at the entrance to Windsor township, the Jolly Frog looks set to come back to life as Hawkesbury Council takes it under its wing. Vacant for the past three years, the historic pub was gutted by
Think Instagram isn’t important? Think again
By Grant Shepherd A picture is worth a thousand words. This old adage has never been more relevant than today, especially when it comes to social media. It has been proven in many studies that no matter what the platform,
Food is the new black
One of the greatest things about the ever-shrinking global community is that as the tyranny of distance gets smaller, opportunities increase. Over a decade ago the British pub scene – largely under threat due to its over-supply of centuries-old and
4Pines hoping to open beer-lovers pub within brewery
Top Sydney brewer 4 Pines is hoping to open a crafty pub within its Brookvale brewery, to serve up tasty beverages, brewery tours, great meals, and the atmosphere that has become synonymous with the brand in Manly. 4 Pines opened
Pubs and foodies to Taste again in March
Another course of Taste is set to be served up in Centennial Park in March, with pubs well represented in the all-star 12-hatted opening line up announced this week. Joe Saleh and Colin Fassnidge’s legendary 2-hatted Four In Hand hotel
Another prime Melbourne freehold hits the market
The Bay Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula has come on the market, and is likely to attract more investment capital into the pub sector. Prominently positioned in the heart of Main Street, Mornington, the hotel freehold is tipped to bring
Choice puts weight behind choice in tap contracts
Consumer advocate Choice Magazine has weighed in on the ACCC investigation into tap contracts, suggesting consumers are being duped by international brewers posing as independent craft producers. While the ACCC investigation continues into claims that CUB (owned by SAB Miller)
Surry Hills pubs becoming more Brewnique
The owners of Surry Hills craft beer pubs the Keg & Brew and the Dove & Olive are ramping up their activity in the second annual Craft Beer Rising with a special collaboration they’re calling Brewnique. The one-off event will
North Melbourne hotel hits market amid investor commotion
The freehold of North Melbourne’s Castle Hotel has hit the market, as the owners determines the market is right for a sale. Marketed through CBRE’s senior director of pubs Scott Callow, the hotel is being sold with a tenant and
