Former Keystone foundations Ant Prior and Simon Barbato have teamed up to launch Whirly Bird, in the former Oscars Hotel at Pyrmont. Pitched as a sultry lit and eclectic space with casual elegance, Whirly Bird specialises in “fine poultry and liquor” courtesy of signature dishes and a diverse bar selection. The hotel has been stylishly […]
The unlocking of Keystone value continues with Solotel securing the fallen Group’s deed to Sydney’s Chophouse restaurant. Award-winning hospitality group Solotel teamed up with celebrity chef Matt Moran earlier this year, bringing the five MorSol venues into its fold. The new entity is headed up by Bruce, Elliot and Anna Solomon, plus Matt Moran. The
After executing diligence, receivers and managers Ferrier Hodgson has today announced the beginning of a block-buster sales campaign for the Keystone portfolio. Expressing a desire to see all The Keystone Group’s venues safely in new hands in time for the “busy summer trade” Ferrier Hodgson’s (FH) Morgan Kelly says they will surgically fine-tune the right
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The ambitious Urban Purveyor Group is taking a pragmatic look at the spoils of the fallen Keystone Group, with a view to building momentum in its ‘fast fine-dining’ plans. Speaking to PubTIC, UPG CEO Tom Pash said a number of the venues from the Keystone portfolio would suit their strategy to dominate the “emerging” market.
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One of Sydney’s best-known hospitality operators has seen receivers called in to “pursue a sale process” after financial strain and lockout laws took too high a toll. The Keystone Group (TKSG) was formed in 2000 around well-run good-time food & bev venues, with founding partners stemming from several existing pub dynasties. Around two years ago
Chris Morris’ Colonial Leisure Group has made its much-anticipated entry into NSW, grabbing Keystone’s Newtown Hotel amid a “natural evolution” of the pub market. Reshuffling its portfolio in recent years, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) has sold a number of pubs, acquired a Townsville Casino, and divested freeholds to focus on hospitality business opportunities. It currently
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