MATHIESON BUILDS WITH HAKFOORT’S REDBRICK
The long-standing Hakfoort Group has sold its iconic Redbrick Hotel in Woolloongabba to pub royalty the Mathieson family. The heritage-listed Victorian-era Hotel was built in 1890 for Thomas Burke, who remained owner and proprietor until 1899. Several owners followed before
BEERS FOR MATES: SUPPORTING QLD & NSW FLOOD APPEALS
Australian Venue Co is helping the Red Cross help thousands affected by the Queensland and NSW floods, raising money at all its venues nationally through ‘Beers for Mates’. Until 31 March, $1 from schooners and $2 from pint sales of
HISTORIC CAPE YORK HOTEL CLOSES
As tourism hotspots are welcoming back domestic and international travellers, the famous Cape York Hotel of Cairns has closed its doors. A pub has stood on the corner site for the past 124 years, and its colourful history has made
CLG SECURES ITS LUCKY COQ
Chris Morris’ Colonial Leisure Group has added to the property portfolio with the freehold of its Lucky Coq in Windsor. CLG operates 10 venues across Victoria, and around the same number again across several other states. It has occupied the
MATTHEWS PUSHES REGIONAL ENVELOPE WITH BENTLEYS
Family-owned Matthews Hospitality is expanding in its heartland with purchase of Bentleys Hotel, in South Australia’s Clare Valley. Matthews is one of South Australia’s largest family-owned hotel groups, having owned, operated and sold a total of 36 hotel licences and
KELLY’S ROSE & CROWN AND CORRIMAL SOLD AFTER HOT PURSUIT
Following heated weekend negotiations, it has been announced Damien Kelly’s Rose & Crown Hotel Parramatta and Corrimal Hotel of Wollongong have sold for a combined $74.5 million. The properties went to market in January, under direction from Wexted Advisors, as
CLEANER VENUES FOR CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
As trade restrictions are removed, amid ongoing COVID infections, pubs are advised to be both diligent and be seen to be providing a safe environment. The pandemic has been challenging for many businesses, but few industries have been impacted as
THE FIDDLER STAFF CAR GIVEAWAY FINDS A WINNER
Highlighting an industry need to combat staffing shortages, multi-state operators Lewis Land Group have given away a brand-new Volkswagen T-Cross to a lucky staff member. The competition was open to all new and existing staff at The Fiddler, offering a
JAZ MOONEY PARTING WITH BRISBANE ICON THE NORMANBY
Jaz Mooney has listed Brisbane landmark The Normanby Hotel, offering either the freehold going concern or leasehold on the Sunshine State icon. Built in 1890 on Red Hill, the multi-level Normanby is one of the city’s oldest and most beloved
GREEN CONSORTIUM SNAPS UP BIG-TICKET THOMAS BLAMEY
The large-format Thomas Blamey Tavern in the Riverina has been sold to a consortium led by publican Lee Green. Occupying a 6,110sqm site in Wagga Wagga, one of the state’s premium regional precincts, and only a couple of blocks from