Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

MURPHY BROTHERS TAKE IMPERIAL SINGLETON

Posted on December 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Two years after selling in Maitland, the Murphy brothers are back in the Hunter, buying the freehold going concern of the Imperial Hotel at Singleton from Walker Douglas and Callen Hotels. Walker Douglas Group (WDG) has held title on a

THE OAKS PRESENTS ALALA’S AND TAKEAWAY INNOVATION

Posted on December 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Sydney landmark The Oaks has unveiled the final stage in the biggest remake of its history, welcoming Alala’s garden conservatory and an innovative new takeaway offering to the 133-year-old pub. In 1975 David ‘Taffy’ Thomas, son of Alala Thomas, bought

ZAGAME’S HOUSE SPREADING THE WORK OF THE LORD

Posted on December 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

The state-of-the-art new Zagame’s House is further expanding its transformation, announcing a partnership with Uber Eats to provide delivery on over 100 labels from its in-house wine shop. Launched in May 2019 Zagame’s House is the design-driven result of a

PUB EMPLOYEE CONVICTED TWICE OVER ROBBERY

Posted on December 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

An employee of a Townsville pub has been convicted, again, for crimes relating to a robbery at the hotel she helped arrange. In December 2015 the Boomerang Hotel in Mackay was held up, with bandits getting away with $41,000. 25-year-old

COLOSIMOS UNVEIL HILLS DESTINATION MULLANE’S

Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

The Colosimo family’s extravagant new build Mullane’s Hotel at Baulkham Hills is now open, offering an epicentre for Italian craftsmanship and consumption. The new multi-level Hotel near Norwest train station features on the ground floor a traditional public bar, VIP

LONG-TIME OWNERS FAREWELL COMMERCIAL CURLEWIS

Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

After more than three decades the Edmonds and Schofields have called time on the partnership running the Commercial Hotel in Curlewis, finding a new owner from Newcastle. In 1987 Gwenda and Kevin Edmonds, and Robert and Margaret Schofield, went into

REDCAPE’S AUSTRALIAN BREWERY TOPS ARTISAN ALES WITH GELATO

Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Brewery at Rouse Hill has released an artisanal collaboration with dessert doyens Messina to produce the never-seen-before Gelato Ale. The Australian Brewery was built and nurtured by the Colosimo family, until md-2018 when the Hotel and brewery operation was

HUNTER GROUP SCORES KINNY PUB

Posted on December 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Central Coast favourite the Kincumber Hotel has sold for circa $15 million, but remains in local hands by way of Hunter Hotel Group. Known locally as ‘Kinny Pub’, the Kincumber Hotel has been an institution in the coastal precinct since

MERIVALE’S MUCH-AWAITED COOGEE MIDDLE AND SUMMER PARTY

Posted on December 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Five years after acquiring the Coogee Pavilion, Merivale is unveiling the much-anticipated middle level, boasting three distinct and well-considered spaces deserving of the location. Taking the keys to the former Coogee Palace in 2014, Justin Hemmes’ hospitality juggernaut swiftly reworked

CUB BUYS CRAFT BEER SWEETHEART BALTER

Posted on December 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

Gold Coast craft beer start-up superstar Balter has inked a deal to join the Carlton & United Breweries stable, but stresses nothing will change inside its iconic smiley can. Founded in 2016 by a bunch of mates including professional surfers