Pubs in Victoria are calling on the Andrews’ Government to speed up timeframes for easing of restrictions in light of the sharp reduction in COVID cases, as many operators prepare for innovation and a “summer like no other”. The Australian Hotels Association (Victoria) leads the call for re-evaluation and greater flexibility in the Hospitality Industry […]
The “realities” of Melbourne’s pandemic plight sees another of the city’s pub institutions fade away, as AVC hands back student favourite the Hawthorn Hotel. Built 1868, the Hotel freehold has been owned by Swinburne University since 2015 and is located on a corner of Burwood Rd surrounded by University buildings. It’s known locally as The
Australian Venue Co. has announced its first post-COVID acquisition, signing on for the long-term lease of the historic Robe Hotel on the South Australian coast. The heart of the town of Robe, the Hotel will be AVC’s newest oldest pub, taking over from Melbourne’s Duke of Wellington, founded in 1853, which is Melbourne’s oldest pub.
The Andrews Government in Victoria has this week announced two rounds of additional business support funding, including special provisions for hotels and pubs throughout the State. On Sunday a $3 billion package was announced and on Monday another $290 million program unveiled, much of this earmarked for a move toward hospitality transitioning to post-COVID conditions.
Publicans, operators and owners have come together to plead with Government for clemency and more support if pubs are to survive, under the weight of the politicised Victorian response clutching at what could be overly ambitious targets. The urgent message from industry follows news of the permanent closure of the Mona Castle and Morning Star
The hotel industry has reacted swiftly to yesterday’s announcement that Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions have been extended in a plan scheduled until the end of the year, as test results put some question on the cost versus benefit. The Victorian government’s plan is based in four stages slated for the next four months, classifying industry restrictions
Australian Venue Co is about to unveil its lavishly renovated and rebranded Bonny View Hotel, looking to snag families through kid-focused entertainment and quality dining. Bald Hills’ former Bonny View Tavern, built in the 1930s, has undergone a $1.3 million renovation under the guidance of Brisbane architects Push. The exterior has been completely revamped for
Leading pub operators are calling on landlords for renegotiated conditions in the wake of COVID-19, prompted by the major losses in revenue across the board and second closure period for Melbourne. The call comes as news from research entity Morgan Stanley emerges that rental forecasts at retail properties could see reductions greater than 15 per
Authorities have begun circulating checklists to industry to help licensed venues meet their COVID-19 safety plans required for reopening Monday, 1 June. In NSW larger venues will be able to take up to 50 people in separate existing dining areas, limited to one patron per four square metres and a group booking limit of 10.
Australia’s continued fall in new COVID-19 infections is sparking calls by industry for more clarity from the government as to when pubs might begin to reopen. Reaching the end of April and just over a month since the nationwide forced closures of public spaces, including all licensed venues, Australia has seemingly broken the back of
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