The Murphy family has parted with Maitland’s thriving Belmore Hotel, with a local businessman picking up the freehold going concern for $9 million. The Murphys have owned the Belmore since 2003, and citing increasing interests in other endeavours made the reluctant decision to list the pub, which boasts several bars, a successful foodservice operation, large […]
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The perfect storm is driving coastal and regional popularity and sharpening yields, and pubs in growth areas have never been more in vogue. Hotel Cessnock is the latest in a trail of assets scooped up by strong operators and prudent investors. The prominent two-storey brick pub enjoys the full complement of amenities, including bistro and […]
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A star-studded guest list attended the AHA National’s Awards for Excellence on Monday night, with the best of Australia’s hotel industry named for 2015. Guests and veterans gathered at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast to celebrate the best hotel individuals and venues from around the country, determined from the best of every State. While […]
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The National chapter of the Australian Hotels Association says it is time to party again “cocktail style” as the 2022 Awards for Excellence revs up. A showcase of Australia’s hottest pubs and hotels will take place Monday, 28 November at Campbells Cove on Sydney Harbour, offering guests first-class views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and […]
For the first time in three years, the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence made a triumphant return on Monday night, celebrating the state’s best across a record 46 categories. Pandemic-delayed since 2019, the no-expense-spared event ushed in 1,500 hospitality industry, community and political leaders to The Cutaway, at Barangaroo. Judged by an independent panel, the […]
Les Pullos and family have listed their big-trading south-east Queensland pubs the Samford and Woodford Hotels, to focus on the roaring RG’s. Pullos has been a veteran of the Queensland pub game for decades, leaving a string of successful country operations for the capital, where he has held leases on ALH’s Hamilton and Normanby Hotels, […]
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The Pullos family is offering to market one of Brisbane’s most iconic pubs, The RG’s, for the first time in over 20 years. Occupying 1,537 m² and two prime corners of the Brunswick Mall in bustling Fortitude Valley, the Royal George, popularly known as The RG’s, is a veritable destination in its own right, incorporating […]
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The Craft Beer Industry Association’s awards night took place last Friday, with the big winners emanating from both east and west. The star of night was Western Australia’s rebellious family-run operation, Feral Brewing Co, which offered judges its sour brew Watermelon Warhead. This earned them both Champion Wheat Beer, and the top gong, Champion Craft […]
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The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association held its annual Awards of Excellence night in late November, with deserving winners across 43 award categories. BEST BOUTIQUE BEER OFFERING WINNER: Potters Hotel Brewery Resort, Nulkaba BEST COCKTAIL/LOUNGE BAR WINNER: The Bourbon, Potts Point BEST TRADITIONAL HOTEL BAR WINNER: HPH – Hotel Pennant Hills, Pennant Hills […]
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