Justin Hemmes Archives

HEMMES SUING LAWYER OVER DEAL THAT NEARLY LOST COOGEE PAVILION

Posted on March 26th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Almost three years after fighting eviction from Coogee Pavilion for paying rent two days late, Justin Hemmes is suing his lawyers over the deal that nearly made it possible. The celebrated pub baron signed on to purchase the dilapidated multi-level

IVY COULD BE REDEVELOPED INTO ACCOMMODATION HOTEL

Posted on January 29th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Merivale has responded to implications the days of ivy are numbered, clarifying news to demolish the site in favour of an accommodation hotel are “still so far from final” and it is business as usual. Justin Hemmes’ bought the site

MERIVALE MOVES INTO BONDI AT THE ROYAL

Posted on November 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

After some speculation, Merivale has confirmed its acquisition of the famed Royal Hotel at Bondi. The Royal is a Bondi Road institution, and part of local folklore. It saw the founding meeting of the historic Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving

MERIVALE TAKES ON VIC ON THE PARK

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Merivale has furthered its inner-west presence with the $22+ million purchase of APF’s Vic on the Park in Marrickville. John Singleton, Geoff Dixon and Mark Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund (APF), backer to Riversdale, has been selling down its high-value portfolio,

MERIVALE GRABS COLLAROY ‘PAVILION’: HEMMES

Posted on August 14th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Justin Hemmes says Merivale has strengthened its northern beaches “destination” portfolio with the $21m purchase of Mitchell Waugh and PHMG’s The Collaroy. Speaking with PubTIC, Hemmes explained how The Collaroy feels like an opportunity he has had before. “I think

MERIVALE UNVEILS EASTERN QUEEN IN INNER WEST

Posted on December 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has today launched the Group’s much-anticipated first venue in Sydney’s west, transforming the Queen Victoria into the quirky and bedecked Queens Hotel. Merivale purchased the pub in April 2015, with Hemmes citing his passion for creating world-class

COURT HEARS HEMMES TO KEEP COOGEE PAVILION

Posted on July 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The Supreme Court stoush between Justin Hemmes and David Kingston over the Coogee Pavilion has reached an “in-principle agreement”. [caption id="attachment_2367" align="alignright" width="390"] Justin Hemmes[/caption] The pair ended up before the court after Kingston issued several Notices to Merivale in

MERIVALE’S COOGEE DISASTER IN COURT

Posted on May 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A dispute over the sale of Coogee Pavilion could see Merivale’s Justin Hemmes in court against the vendor, former Rothschild CEO David Kingston. An agreement in March last year saw the celebrity operator sign on to take over the former

“OUR BEST YET” – HEMMES REVEALS BIG PLANS FOR NEWPORT ARMS

Posted on April 29th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Set to take over the Newport Arms in late May, Justin Hemmes revealed some of the plans he hopes will make the Northern Beaches icon Merivale’s greatest achievement to date. Conscious of the gravity of tinkering with one of Sydney’s

INDUSTRY MOURNS JOHN HEMMES

Posted on March 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s hotel industry mourns today the loss of hospitality and style icon, father of Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes, “Mr John” Hemmes. The trail-blazing hotel group issued a solemn statement this morning, requesting their privacy be respected at this difficult time.