MERIVALE REVIVES 3 WEEDS

More than three years after growing the group with purchase of Rozelle’s 3 Weeds, Merivale has quietly reopened the inner west former Rose. Hemmes’ outfit reports trading is “going well” since the soft-launch last week, and locals are returning, again

MERIVALE BUSTS OUT PRE-SUMMER BEER OH BEER CHEER

Merivale is back on the pre-summer promotion wagon, offering a month of activities including (almost) half-price beers during its Beer Oh Beer Festival. The month-long Festival features 49 per cent off schooners of beer at most venues, taking place Monday

MERIVALE EYES MAJOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

At the forefront of the resurgence of hospitality and in a return home after widespread expansion, Justin Hemmes’ Merivale has secured a massive site on Sydney’s King Street – to become the city’s newest entertainment precinct. News has emerged of

MERIVALE TAKES ANOTHER IN NAROOMA

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

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

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

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

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

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