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NEW LANEWAY PUB KIRK’S SET TO INSPIRE

Posted on November 25th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The laneways of Melbourne have bred another trendy pub offering, as Kirk’s opens to complete the tripod picture in Hardware Lane. Inspired by the original salubrious Kim Bowie Kirk pub in the building – which itself reportedly founded the world’s

FINAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS AS WATERWORKS HOTEL LISTED

Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Lantern pub flood continues as the listed entity puts its high-ranking Waterworks Hotel to market. While the procession of sales into a market short of supply have seen immense interest by operators eager to optimise the assets, few have

ROYAL CLOSURE MAKES NONE FOR GUNN GROUP

Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Roadworks for a bus tunnel has forced the closure of the Gunn Group’s Royal Hotel, after issues with access, noise and dust drove away 80 per cent of its trade. The $160 million O’Bahn project will cut an estimated seven

FIVE DOCK HOTEL HARVEST REAPED

Posted on November 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Lantern has sold its best yet to former Wallaby Bill Young, in a swift campaign fetching another big premium at nearly $29 million. Coming to market less than two weeks ago, the ASX-listed Lantern (LTN) has announced the sale of

WHARF HOTEL STAFF SAVE DROWNING MAN OUTSIDE

Posted on November 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A Melbourne man is lucky to be alive after the quick thinking and bravery of staff at the Wharf Hotel, who jumped in the Yarra River to save him. Four bartenders at the Hotel were closing and enjoying an after-hours

LOCALS UNLEASH DUCK INN FROM ASHES OF MARYSVILLE

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The heart of Marysville beats again, as Ashraf and Christine Doos launch the all-new Duck Inn from the ashes of the town razed nearly eight years ago on Black Saturday. Beer flowed at Marysville’s pub on Wednesday for the first

BONDI’S HOTEL RAVESIS BACK WITH A BANG

Posted on November 18th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Bondi’s famous Hotel Ravesis is back with a vengeance and complete make-over, boasting a new beachside look and ocean views, with an inlaid backbone of music. The 1914-built pub on the corner of Bondi’s legendary Campbell Pde and Hall St,

COUGHLAN MAKES THE LADY FROM A TRAMP

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Lady has arrived in town, as Paddy Coughlan and his Bourke St group re-open the renovated and rebranded (Lady) Hampshire Hotel. Following a whirlwind make-over, including a new kitchen and huge custom indoor mural* featuring a motley crew of

VICTORIA’S HOTEL BEST FOR 2016 CROWNED AT CASINO

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The elite of Victoria’s hotel industry gathered Monday night to witness the unveiling of the winners of the AHA Victoria Awards for Excellence. [caption id="attachment_7921" align="alignright" width="245"] AHA Victoria CEO, Paddy O'Sullivan[/caption] A stellar crowd of 1200 attendees graced The