DORE’S SALISBURY OF STANMORE SOLD
Ged Dore and partners have successfully sold their revived Salisbury Hotel in Stanmore to growing hotel operator Matthew Sweeney. A landmark of the inner west, on a prominent corner of the main retail strip 100 metres from Stanmore station, the
ILGA WINS COURT APPEAL OVER GAMING CONDITIONS
The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has emerged victor in a battle over its jurisdictional powers and gaming regulations at a series of pubs owned by Knox Hotels. In 2021, Jim Knox’ group applied to increase the poker machine
GOVT GUIDE TO GETTING WORKERS FOR SUMMER
Hiring staff to cover peak periods such as the upcoming summer season can be a daunting task, but there is help available. Follow this process to manage the hiring process more easily. Getting a bird’s eye view As there are
COMISKEYS MARCH INTO THE IMPERIAL
Queensland juggernaut the Comiskey Group has announced the addition of the all-purpose Imperial Hotel of Eumundi to its collection of large-format Queensland pubs. Established in 1911, the Imperial is a classic two-storey Queenslander “with a modern touch” that provides multiple
PADDINGTON’S VILLAGE: IN AND OUT
Paddington’s celebrated but under threat Village Inn is back in the news, after its fashionable new owner faces increasing push-back on a redevelopment and a neighbour has offered to buy it to save it as a pub. At the start
THE TIPS ARE GETTING BIGGER
Latest research finds Australians have upped their commitment to supporting local businesses and workers, with gratuities increasing despite the ongoing economic pressures. The rising cost of living has not dulled consumer confidence in hospitality, as the latest Tipping Trends Report
MATHIESON CLAIMS BOARD SINKING ENDEAVOUR
A billion-dollar stoush has begun between the board of hotel and liquor retailing giant Endeavour and its largest shareholder, Bruce Mathieson, based in the mismanagement of the company. Endeavour holds a portfolio of over 350 pubs and clubs through its
SOLOTEL TAKES ON THE WORLD
Solotel and the Kings Cross Hotel are hosting a takeover by another local nightlife institution and lost Sydney icon, World Bar, on a hot night in November. Over the course of 18 years on Bayswater Road World Bar hosted thousands
BOOZELESS DRY DOCK FINDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT
A former alcoholic reports he is doing a roaring trade in his Dry Dock Hotel, selling no alcohol whatsoever to a welcoming community. The Dry Dock in Weymouth, south-east of London, serves a variety of beverages, sans alcohol. It was
SETTLERS ARMS TO WELCOME NEWCOMER AFTER 35 YEARS
After decades living the dream, the Burns-Woods are offering up one of Australia's most historic and picturesque pubs, the Settlers Arms Inn. The classic colonial Georgian-style Inn was established in 1836 on the banks of the Macdonald River in the