Chris Morris’ CLG has revived the dormant heart of Julatten in northern Queensland, throwing open the doors to the new Julatten Hotel The former Highlander Tavern fell victim to COVID pressures and closed, in 2020. It was purchased by Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) in 2022, with plans to modernise the local watering hole. Julatten is […]
Australian Venue Co has announced agreement to purchase nine venues in Western Australia from Ark Group and Colonial Leisure Group, for a reported $30 million. The conditional acquisition brings all seven venues under the banner of Ark Group. In Perth these comprise Durty Nelly’s, Market Grounds, The Generous Squire and the Bassendean Hotel, which is
The Kospetas family’s Universal Hotels has jumped at the opportunity of another large-format Sydney operation, taking the keys to the Newtown Hotel from Chris Morris’ Colonial Leisure Group The three-level Newtown, on King Street, is a local institution, catering to up to 720 people and hosting regular live drag performances. Keystone purchased it in 2010
CLG’s Fitzroy favourite Bimbo is back, serving $4 pizzas and local art, after being seriously scorched last year. In May 2018 news emerged that the Melbourne institution known as Bimbo Deluxe suffered a serious blaze, predominantly on the first floor, caused by faulty office equipment. Previously known as the Punters Club, the pub was a
Colonial Leisure Group has today reopened the picturesque Portsea Hotel following a $7 million renovation, reviving the 142-year-old landmark. Chris Morris’ Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) has built a $300 million portfolio of prime hospitality venues in Victoria, WA, Queensland and most recently NSW. The Group purchased the Portsea Hotel in 2000, and while a great
A Brisbane Councillor has stirred up an Australia Day brouhaha after criticising CLG’s Fox Hotel for promoting its Colonial IPA – likening colonisation to the Holocaust. Cr Jonathan Sri is Brisbane born and raised, and entered politics with a desire to effect change for under-represented minorities, after studying law and spending time with Aboriginal communities
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Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) has jumped into another State, bringing Brisbane’s big-trading Fox Hotel into its premium portfolio. Continuing the expansion plans that saw it quietly acquire Keystone’s Newtown Hotel in February, CLG has bought its first Queensland pub – the long-term leasehold of the sprawling Fox, in the South Bank foodie precinct, Fish Lane,
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Colonial Leisure Group has unveiled the first stages of plans for its first NSW pub – the newly-acquired Newtown Hotel. After purchasing the popular inner-west venue in February, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) took possession in April and has moved to make its mark on the Newtown pub, located in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and
Pub baron Mazen Tabat has continued his quest to become Colonial Leisure Group’s landlord, buying the Portsea Hotel freehold for $17.1 million. The Herald Sun reported the sale yesterday, which transacted in the first half of 2015 and settled in November. The hotel adds to Tabat’s portfolio of CLG pubs, and the sharp yield bricks
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