Merivale

HEMMES LOCKS HORNS WITH BEEF MAGNATES OVER AN ESTABLISHMENT

Posted on April 26th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale is in a trademark dispute with a new Brisbane restaurant representing giant multinational Stanbroke beef, over the rights to the name Establishment. Establishment 203 opened its doors on Marshall St in Fortitude Valley on 28 November, 2023, being the

MERIVALE’S MELBOURNE MANOEUVRES

Posted on March 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale’s move into Melbourne is under fire, with reports the extensive plan for Tomasetti House is struggling to meet its anticipated opening for this year as the bar-tzar feels the operational pinch. Early 2021 Justin Hemmes’ group shelled out around

MERIVALE REVIVES 3 WEEDS

Posted on October 26th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on September 12th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on June 6th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

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