Category: Hospitality Industry

Jim Knox is divesting his big-format Gem Hotel in Griffith, described as a “trophy-grade” asset believed to be the highest-performing and most profitable pub sent to market in regional NSW. The large hotel resides on a commanding 2,547sqm site in the heart of the CBD, fitted out with a sophisticated interior design by Paul Kelly.…

The Exchange Hotel in Kyogle is being sold by Ashton Waugh’s Watering Hole Hotels, presenting a well-rounded business in a growing northern rivers municipality. Set on a high street corner of Summerland Way, the two-storey brick hotel includes a popular public bar, bistro, well-equipped commercial kitchen, dining room, function room, and expansive beer garden and…

AVC is evolving the celebrated former Crafty Squire in Melbourne’s CBD into a new four-level pub with an old name, through a lavish $6.5 million transformative renovation and new Carlton Draught bar. The Crafty Squire has been a landmark venue, on the bustling corner of Melbourne’s Russell and Little Collins Street, since 2015.   It…

Meals on Wheels South Australia has launched its annual fundraiser The Big Brunch Drive, with vital assistance from major sponsor the Hurley Group’s Arkaba Hotel. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise awareness and funds to ensure nutritious meals and social interactions are accessible for everyone. Meals on Wheels SA has delivered over 50…

Police have begun no less than two investigations after a 17-year-old girl armed with a knife was shot in the beer garden of a Townsville pub. Responding to a report that a young woman was armed and making threats, officers were dispatched to the West End Hotel, around 5:30pm on Tuesday. Going around to the…

A gaming manager is one of three people being sentenced over the staged theft of $320K from the Golden Fleece in Melton, after police found instructions and a map in the defendant’s homes. According to documents presented in Court, in the early hours of 12 October 2023 Andrew Cini gained entry to the Hotel in…

A blank canvas hotel space has been listed in Brisbane’s thriving West End, ready for an ambitious operator to capitalise on the precinct’s diverse demographic. The commercial property at 391 Montague Rd is on the corner of Rogers Street, amongst an array of retail businesses and near Montague Markets, featuring anchor tenant Woolworths. A block…

In further dismantlement of Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality portfolio, the once jumping former Town Hall Hotel in Balmain is being sold through receivers. Set on the bustling corner of arterial Darling and Montague streets opposite the suburb’s actual Town Hall, the Town Hall Hotel was built in 1888 in the Victorian Italianate style as part…

The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) has joined ClubsNSW and three other peak industry bodies to support reforms proposed by the Minns Government to repair the state’s workers compensation scheme. AHA NSW and ClubsNSW have joined with Restaurant and Catering Australia (R&CA), the Pharmacy Guild NSW and the Australian Childcare Alliance (NSW) (ACA NSW)…

Consumer research out of the UK has homed in on the key factors people believe make for a great pub experience, offering insights for operators looking to increase stays and spend. The research identified distinct features that are seen as preferable to consumers. Unsurprisingly topping the list were quality food and drink, and good service. Beyond the…