Merivale

MERIVALE TAKES ANOTHER IN NAROOMA

Posted on March 18th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Justin Hemmes has furthered his push south, buying one of Narooma’s oldest and most historic buildings, Lynch’s Hotel. Located on a 2,300sqm site in Narooma’s town centre, the Hotel features a classic bar, a casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor

MERIVALE REVIVES ALEX

Posted on October 15th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
After five thirsty years awaiting some Merivale magic, the beloved and rescued Alexandria Hotel will soon officially open ‘Backyard at the Alex’. Billed as an “outdoor community hub” for socialising over great food and drinks, the fit-out takes inspiration from

COUNCIL THREATEN U-TURN ON OUTDOOR AREA

Posted on October 6th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale’s Vic on the Park is facing an about-face by Council, which is threatening to kill off its immensely popular COVID-response beer garden, in the former carpark. In response to encouragement to creating outdoor dining spaces to improve conditions brought

MERIVALE DOUBLES DOWN IN NAROOMA

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has continued the buying spree with purchase of The Whale Inn, in Narooma, furthering its footprint on the New South Wales South Coast.  The Whale Inn is a boutique hotel and restaurant boasting breathtaking views of beaches and Wagonga

MERIVALE FAST-TRACKING CHEF APPRENTICESHIPS

Posted on June 7th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Industry trailblazer Merivale has announced the return of its innovative Chef Apprenticeship School to address the critical skills shortage in commercial kitchens, led by celebrated chef Peter Doyle. The programme – designed to inspire, guide and mentor the next generation

MERIVALE MOVES ON BYRON’S CHEEKY MONKEYS

Posted on May 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has announced expansion in northern NSW with acquisition of the former Cheeky Monkey’s bar, and the adjoining massage spa.  The 827 sqm site at 115 Johnson St, Byron Bay, has traded in recent years as Cheeky Monkey’s under Red Rock

MERIVALE $60m DOUBLE-TAKE, INTO LEICHHARDT AND LORNE

Posted on May 19th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Justin Hemmes’ empire has announced another $62 million in acquisitions, expanding in Sydney’s inner west with Norton’s Irish Pub and the Lorne Hotel, south of Melbourne. Mere metres from Lorne’s main beach, the Lorne is the end destination for the

MERIVALE MOVES INTO MELBOURNE

Posted on April 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality juggernaut Merivale has announced it will soon join Melbourne’s world-class hospitality industry in the beating heart of the city’s CBD, Flinders Lane. Justin Hemmes’ outfit has purchased the freehold of Tomasetti House at 277 Flinders Lane, for close to

CONSUMER DATA SPEAKS TO INDUSTRY UPSET

Posted on March 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Data from hundreds of pubs around the country is showing some key trends, most notably around the migration of patrons to suburban and regional pubs. One year on from the onset of the pandemic, some longer-term trends are taking shape