GREENSBOROUGH GOES TO MARKET: FIRST TIME IN 34 YEARS
A rare freehold going concern has hit the market in Melbourne, with long-term owners the Francis family listing the land and operation of the Greensborough Hotel for the first time in over 30 years. Originally known as the Farmers Arms
CHEERS TO BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOUR
For pubs, building positive relationships with neighbours is vital. Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) says that keeping in touch, with open and respectful communication, can prevent issues before they escalate. Listening to concerns, taking complaints seriously and responding quickly can deescalate
YOUNG GOES REGIONAL IN RECORD DEAL
Sydney-based Wallaby turned hotelier Bill Young has signed on for Jim Knox’s landmark Gem Hotel in Griffith, in what is said to be a record regional pub sale. The Gem is in the heart of the Griffith CBD, believed to
GANGLAND SHOOTING AT SYDNEY PUB
Sydney has been rocked by a “brazen” gangland-style shooting at the Harold Park Hotel that left one man dead and another fighting serious gunshot wounds. Around 6.40pm on Sunday emergency services were called to the pub in Forest Lodge, to
NSW PUBS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR LIVE GIG FUNDING
In continued efforts to increase live performances in venues across New South Wales, the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has now opened round two of its Live Performance Venue Grant program, offering up to $80K in grant funds to
SALE AND LEASEBACK GROWTH PLANS FOR FRANCIS
Melbourne-based Francis Venues is executing a sale-and-leaseback on its recently acquired Kings Head Tavern in South Hurstville, offering a freehold for an investor and growth capacity for the group. Situated on a 1,334sqm corner of a major intersection of Kings
BELLS RINGS FOR SAXON GROUP
A group led by ex-CUB CEO Peter Filipovic has broken the Victorian gaming drought, buying a rare freehold going concern in the institutional Bells Hotel of South Melbourne. Bells is a landmark pub on a commanding corner of the busy
STEAKHOUSE GIANT NORMAN HEADS TO THE NORTHSIDE
Iconic Queensland steakhouse the Norman Hotel in Woolloongabba, proudly known as “Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant”, has just announced the arrival of its twin, Norman Northside, due to open mid next year. Leasehold owner of the 136-year-old pub, James Power represents
PUBLIC SELL-DOWN CONTINUES AT CLIFTON
The elegant Clifton Hotel in Melbourne’s east is being sold by receivers out of Jon Adgemis’ floundering Public Hospitality portfolio, offering a rare property and hospitality play in the southern capital. Public Hospitality was formed in 2021 by the former
ROCKY WELCOMES BACK ITS BELOVED LEICHHARDT
Rockhampton welcomed back its beloved Leichhardt Hotel last Wednesday when it reopened after a complete rebuild. Operated by QVC, a joint venture between Australian Venue Co and Coles’ former Spirit Hotels, the hotel has now put a contemporary twist on
