FAST TIMES FOR KIDS IN PUBS IN BENGALARU
Confusion over the law and any form of enforcement sees minors and school children frequenting pubs and bars in the region of Bengalaru, in southern India. [caption id="attachment_6010" align="alignright" width="309"] Image: Google[/caption] Despite the law requiring licensed premises to request
SOLOMON AND MORAN KICK-START JV WITH AUSTRALIAN HOTEL ACQUISITION
Acclaimed operator Bruce Solomon has officially furthered his partnership with award-winning chef Matt Moran, beginning with the joint acquisition of The Australian Hotel. The Solomon-Moran relationship is almost as old as Bruce Solomon’s Solotel, which he began in 1986 by
MALONEY’S HEART OF BONDI REVIVED
One of Australia’s most famous pubs is undergoing a major overhaul and the completed Phase 1 ushers in a “fresh new look and feel”. The historic Hotel Bondi was built in 1919, and stands vigil over the world famous Bondi
STRAND HOTEL AND OCEANFRONT LAND SALE SCREAM POTENTIAL
The Strand Hotel and surrounding land has hit the market, offering operators or developers “one of the last strategic land holdings” on the thriving east coast of Queensland. A local landmark, The Strand Yeppoon sits central in the redevelopment project
HOTELS SHOW MORE HEART THAN EVER FOR HOMELESS
Hotels Have Hearts returned last night for its 15th year, and the industry’s elite gathered to set a new fundraising record for the St Vincent de Paul Society’s quest to help the homeless. Around 500 publicans and industry representatives gathered
OSCARS LISTS ANNANDALE AND CAMPERDOWN HOTELS AHEAD OF ‘BIG PLANS’
Oscars Hotel is parting with two of its city-fringe pubs to hone its focus on other large-format assets. Both located on bustling Parramatta Road, the Annandale Hotel and the Camperdown Hotel suit market appetite for thriving leaseholds with balanced business.
REDCAPE PULLING OUT OF FAIRFIELD WATERS DEVELOPMENT
Redcape Hotel Group is relinquishing one of its future plans, divesting its Fairfield Waters site to focus on core assets. One of the country’s largest gaming-based hotel groups, Redcape currently operates 26 venues nationally, and is looking for more Sydney
‘THE EDGY’ BACK ON THE BRINK OF NOWHERE
A troubled Victorian heritage pub is again under threat as local stakeholders refuse to compromise on making its restoration commercially viable. The Mentone Hotel – colloquially known as ‘The Edgy’ due to its former moniker of the Edgewater Hotel –
JAMES SQUIRE’S THE SWINDLER SNATCHES GOLD AT WORLD BEER CUP
James Squire’s The Swindler has just stolen Gold over the weekend, at the World Beer Cup, in Philadelphia. Competing against 6,596 beers by 1,907 breweries, hailing from 55 countries around the globe, The Swindler took the gong for English-style Summer
ALH’S AUSTRAL HOTEL & DAN’S UP FOR GRABS
Another ALH plot of gold has come to market, with a private investor offering up the Austral Hotel and adjoining Dan Murphy’s Liquor Barn. Occupying 4,360 m² in the heart of Mackay, the site boasts an exceptionally long 70-year lease