FOODIE WEAPON FOR SYDNEY PUB KEEPING UP WITH TIMES
Abbotts Hotel Waterloo has quietly unveiled a renovation and foodie drawcard owner Bill Smith has aimed at the “sweet spot” for pubs, in the moving target of patron expectations. The relentless march of the foodie to re-invented gastro pubs has
LAUNDY’S STEYNE TO CLOSE FOR 7 DAYS FOR SERVING MINORS
Liquor & Gaming NSW has laid down the law, ordering the closure of Manly landmark the Steyne Hotel for seven days. On 12 September 2015 police discovered four underage girls drinking and purchasing alcohol in the bar of the Steyne,
PHMG’S WOOLLAHRA RAISES $125k FOR THE CHILDREN OVER LUNCH
The Waugh family’s Public House Management Group yesterday hosted an exclusive ‘Rugby Luncheon’, raising $125,000 for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. Guests dined on French bistro cuisine curated by PHMG group executive chef Guillaume Brahimi while enjoying talks by rugby
CLUB HOTEL JOINS BUNDABERG ASSET MARKET
Hot on the heels of Lantern’s testing the waters in Bundaberg, popular local The Club Hotel has turned up to offer buyers choice and scale in the blossoming Queensland market. Club Hotel occupies a 1,091 m² site in Bundaberg, boasting
AGE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
For the first time, in 2016 registration to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo can be done through social media. In keeping with the AGE’s (Australasian Gaming Expo) goal to showcase the latest and greatest gaming products and services from around
LAZARUS SNAPS UP ANOTHER LANTERN PUB
Lantern’s divestment and turnaround marches on, with Sydney-based hotelier Andrew Lazarus snapping up the Beaumont Exchange for a tidy sum. Located in one of the best regions of NSW’s second-largest city, Newcastle, the Exchange is a diverse business with significant
GAMING AT RECORD VALUE – FOR NOW: FERRIER HODGSON
Ferrier Hodgson has issued commentary on the state of play in gaming, pondering what effect online and mobile gaming will have on venue values. The advent of ‘smart’ technology in phones and tablets has produced an incredible array of digital
BREXIT THREATENS PUB DISRUPTION VIA PEE-PATENT
June 23 will see Britons will vote whether or not to remain in the European Union (EU), threatening major disruption to British pubs and drinkers should ‘Brexit’ proceed. A positive vote by citizens of the UK to see Britain Exit
DOLPHIN HOTEL QUIETLY RESURFACES
After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin
SALE COULD SEE NEW LIFE FOR IMPERIAL HOTEL
One of Tamworth’s favourite watering holes has hit the market, with the vendor hedging bets on the future of the local landmark. Tamworth has a population around 48,000, and is located mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane. It is home to