RECEIVERS TAKE THE ALLIANCE
The freehold of inner-Brisbane landmark pub the Alliance Hotel has come to market through receivers. Located on the corner of Boundary and Leichhardt Streets in Spring Hill, minutes from the CBD, Central Station and Fortitude Valley, the Alliance is a
COOPERS TOAST STOUT REVIVAL
Amid a storm of new styles and explosion of breweries, Coopers report its traditional Stout has enjoyed a significant resurgence as the beer-curious discover brews that have lasted through the ages. Coopers Best Extra Stout has been in constant production
GOODTIME OFFERS UP THE EAST VILLAGE
The team behind Goodtime Hospitality have listed their historic Darlinghurst pub, the East Village Hotel. The former Tradesman’s Arms was built 1918 on Palmer Street, between major thoroughfares William and Oxford Streets. In the 20s it was renowned for patronage
NEW ROLLINGS INTO AN OLD AUSTRALIAN
The next generation is up and running in the heartland Australian Hotel, heralding a new era in an historic Cowra pub. The original licensed inn of Cowra came to be in 1846, later making way for the current structure, built
QUIET PUB ROCKS MAJOR BIFFO
CCTV footage has emerged of a serious brawl in an Ulverstone pub, where a minor dispute became an all-hands-on-deck battle that spilled outside and involved most anything not tied down. The melee is understood to have taken place around 8:45pm
COOMA’S AUSTRALIAN OFF TO AUCTION
The Australian Hotel in snow country Cooma has come to market, representing the next stage in the vendor’s strategic sell-down. The prominent full-format Aussie features public bar, bistro, gaming room with 15 machines, and 16 pub-style accommodation rooms, with the
AVC & COLES INK HPI LEASE EXTENSION
Listed entity HPI has announced a deal renewing the bulk of its leases to Australian Venue Co (AVC) and the partnership with Coles, bringing “confidence” in the future to all parties and the pub sector. Hotel Property Investments (ASX: HPI)
DIAGEO SEEDS FURTHER INNOVATION
Global drinks giant Diageo has been investing in the ongoing pursuit of innovation, ramping up its pioneering non-alcoholic distilled spirit Seedlip, and presenting a Johnnie Blue nod to good fortune. Last year Diageo acquired a majority in what is said
BILL YOUNG TAKES ILLINOIS FIVE DOCK
Former Wallaby great and pub stalwart Bill Young has jumped on a rare opportunity, picking up the Hardin’s Illinois Hotel Five Dock for circa $15 million. The large pub is situated on the corner of bustling Parramatta Road and Arlington
PATRON DIES DURING AUSTRALIA DAY CONTEST
A woman has tragically passed away after participating in a lamington- and pie-eating contest on Australia Day. The much-awarded Beach House Hotel in Scarness was conducting its annual highly popular contest in celebration of the national day on Sunday afternoon,