Australian Hotelier

31/07/2024

Melbourne’s pub market is experiencing a resurgence of activity, with the recent transaction of the freehold interest in the Cornerstone Hotel drawing a yield of 4.5 per cent. This is the first time the Cornerstone Hotel has been offered to the market in 25 years, and the historic Port Melbourne pub attracted six offers under a four-week expression of interest campaign. According to JLL Hotels & Hospitality, which managed the transaction, the appetite and activity within the Melbourne pub market has begun to re-emerge, and fully leased investments continue to defy market expectations.

The Melbourne pub market has begun to re-emerge, with the recent sale of the Cornerstone Hotel attracting a competitive yield.

28/07/2024

New details of the Pub Leaders Summit program have been announced, and the middle portion of the day will focus on both business model viability and profitability, and cyber security. The conference hits on a variety of topics that are front of mind for the pub sector currently, and with economic factors placing real pressure on venue profit margins, two of the sessions will look at profitability and adapting to difficult economic landscape. Another pressing topic for pub operators is cybersecurity. Many pub businesses house and utilise a lot of patron data, and Alex Hoffmann, executive director of CyberCX, will make a presentation entitled ‘Cyber Security in Hospitality – Top 5 Threats and Top 5 Actions.’

New details of the Pub Leaders Summit program have been announced, focused on both business model viability and profitability, and cyber security.

25/07/2024

The Paris 2024 Olympics are on this winter, kicking off tomorrow and running until Sunday 11 August. Held on the other side of the world, the majority of sports will run from 5pm-5am, making it perfect for your dinner and late-night crowd. Live sports have always presented a big trade boost for pubs, and with plenty of different sports occurring at the same time, it’s important to have coverage of the tournament throughout your venue. As always, getting the basics right – enough screens, volume up loud, the right F&B offer – make for the foundation of a successful Olympics trade at a pub.

The Paris 2024 Olympics are running from 26 July until 11 August, and are perfect for the dinner and late-night crowd in Aussie pubs.

24/07/2024

MA Redcape Hotel Fund recently announced that it has exchanged contracts for three Sydney pubs, with the sales totalling $136m.

Redcape has announced that it has exchanged contracts for three Sydney pubs, with the sales totalling $136m.

22/07/2024

The leasehold of a high-profile hotel in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, East Village, has been exchanged between Locky Paech of Goodtime Hospitality and a newly formed syndicate. Situated on the corner of Liverpool and Palmer Streets in Darlinghurst, the leasehold interest in East Village has changed hands to Tipple Time Hospitality, spearheaded by hospitality veterans Brian Sarkis, current licensee of ArtHouse Sydney; Matthew Orr, current licensee of Great Northern in Newcastle; and Ben McBeath.

Boasting one of Sydney's most renowned rooftop terraces, the leasehold interest in East Village has changed hands to Tipple Time Hospitality.

16/07/2024

The Winston, located in Sydney’s northwest, is undergoing a major renovation, refreshing the bistro and Taffy’s sports bar to reflect changing customer demographics, with adjustments to the bistro menu currently being trialled.

Publican Andrew Thomas spoke to Australian Hotelier about The Winston’s renovation, and shared news about the proposed sale of The Oaks.

15/07/2024

Applications for the Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship will close at midnight tonight! With a total prize pool valued at $18,000, the scholarship aims to foster emerging leaders within hospitality and provide them with the skills and education to enhance their career opportunities - don’t miss out on the chance to boost your pub career. To find out more about the scholarship and how to apply, visit Australian Hotelier through the link in our bio.

11/07/2024

The famed Lansdowne Hotel, on the fringes of Sydney’s CBD, has a new owner. The sale took place at the end of 2023, but has only just been announced. The new owner’s identity has not been revealed, however new lessee Julian Romero told Australian Hotelier that he has worked on a few projects with the new owners on projects in Melbourne.

The famed Lansdowne Hotel, on the fringes of Sydney’s CBD, has a new landlord, who has brought in Melbourne's The Happy Mexican.

10/07/2024

The Australian Hotels Association of Western Australia (AHA WA) recently announced the winners of its 2024 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition, split across two categories – Country WA and Perth metro.

Winners were chosen from Country WA and Perth metro in the 17th year of the AHA WA Best Steak Sandwich competition.

09/07/2024

Kickon Group has acquired the Anelay on the Strand in Townsville, and the pub will be refurbished and renamed The Beach Hotel, commencing an immediate four-week renovation that caters to both local residents and Townsville visitors alike. The Beach Hotel’s menu will focus on quality and creativity, featuring innovative pub classics.

Kickon Group has acquired the Anelay on the Strand in Townsville, and the pub will be refurbished and renamed The Beach Hotel.

08/07/2024

Located in Sydney’s Inner West, the historic Red Lion pub is set to unveil the brand-new Bistro Led Rion by Manu, with celebrity chef Manu Feildel occupying the upper level. Set to open on Friday 12 July, the 120-seat bistro marks Feildel's return to a restaurant kitchen for the first time in four years, joined by Laundy Hotels group executive chef Jamie Gannon. The bistro is a blend of Parsisian charm and contemporary Sydney style, with a French-leaning menu that adopts recipes from Feildel’s family archives.

The pub has undergone a $1.5 million renovation, including the addition of Bistro Red Lion by Manu under the celebrity chef.

05/07/2024

Hawthorn will see the return of a local icon as The Beehive comes to life once again, reopening as a pub under Only Hospitality after a 15-year hiatus. The design reimagines the historic pub through a modern lens and champions restoration over renovation, holding capacity for 300 patrons and maintaining its appeal for sports enthusiasts.

15 years since it last operated as a pub, Hawthorn institute The Beehive will reopen in July after a restoration project.

04/07/2024

Nokturnl has brought a signature large-scale offer to Perth’s CBD with its latest venue, Stories, after the group won a tender process ran by the State Government to reinvigorate Yagan Square. Nokturnl won the tender with a design to revitalise the precinct with a new venue to replace Market Hall that would add an extra two floors to the building, while also opening up and activating more of the outdoor space.

Nokturnl has brought a signature large-scale offer to Perth’s CBD with its latest venue, Stories.

01/07/2024

More details for this year’s Pub Leaders Summit can be revealed, with the topline program for the event which will run 9-10 September at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park being announced.

Plus, the first venue of the Study Tour is announced – and it’s a big one.

28/06/2024

Australian Hotelier is pleased to announce support for the Future Leaders Scholarship has continued, with CUB also joining as a sponsor of the program, taking the total Scholarship prize pool to a value of $18,000.

The support for the Future Leaders Scholarship continues, with CUB also joining as a sponsor of the program.

27/06/2024

The June/July issue of Australian Hotelier is online now! With food a crucial part of the pub offer, having the right chefs on board is a big part of the long-term success of a pub if you want repeat business. We’ve got plenty of chefs in this issue who are at the top of their game, doing some really interesting things in pub kitchens. We look into the 2024 Australian Professional Chef of the Year comp, which included four pub chefs showing off their talents and creativity, and chat to Laundy Hotels executive chef Jamie Gannon about heroing local produce. Other highlights include a guide to making the most out of your AGE visit, Olympics coverage, and the reopening of The White Horse in Surry Hills. Read all of this and more in the latest edition of Australian Hotelier.

Australian Hotelier is the monthly magazine for the nation’s pubs and supplier partners. For more than 30 years, it has delivered industry insights, product news, category analysis and advice for licensees

26/06/2024

The Feros Group has added an oceanfront pub to its portfolio with the acquisition of the leasehold interest in the Ocean Beach Hotel in Shellharbour.

Feros Group has taken the leasehold of the Ocean Beach Hotel in Shellharbour from its former owners of 22 years.

25/06/2024

Pub tournament poker is on track to make a comeback in Tasmania, with the Tasmanian Liberal Government pushing to reopen the vibrant and thriving social poker scene by exempting such games from the Gaming Control Act.

Social poker will be declared exempt under the Gaming Control Act, getting genuine tournaments back up and running in the state's pubs.

24/06/2024

Sydney’s Light Brigade Hotel has changed hands between two esteemed Sydney pub families, with Laundy Hotels acquiring the venue from the Bayfield Hotels Group.

The hotel has been owned by the Bayfield Hotels Group since 2015, during which time the first floor lounge and rooftop bar were renovated.

21/06/2024

With months of speculation as to the status of its finances, and having lost partners like Love Tilly Group, Public Hospitality’s operations have been under intense scrutiny, and this week the group has endured a few more blows.

With months of speculation as to the status of its finances, Public Hospitality’s operations have been under intense scrutiny.

21/06/2024

Looking to further your career in pubs? Or know someone who should? Apply for the Future Leaders Scholarship! With $18,000 in prizes to be won, the scholarship recipient and finalists will benefit from leadership training opportunities from our Official Training Allara Global, and beverage category knowledge and experiences from leading beverage supplier Carlton & United Breweries.

Open to anyone working in pubs as an Assistant Venue Manager, specialised role or junior group role. Applications close Monday 15 July. For more information and to apply, visit https://forms.gle/DqUpmG3GoALY3yoK9

14/06/2024

Australian Venue Co. has launched its own retail media network, AVC Experience+, which will give its partners access to up to 15 million patrons annually across a national portfolio of more than 200 venues.

AVC Experience+ will give partner brands digital and experiential access to up to 15 million patrons annually across 200+ venues.

13/06/2024

The Australian Hotels Association WA has announced the finalists for its 2024 Best Steak Sandwich Competition, which is now in its 17th year.

The Australian Hotels Association WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition is in its 17th year, and this year’s finalists are revealed.

12/06/2024

Australian Hotelier has launched a scholarship program to help develop the next generation of leaders within the pubs sector, providing one winner and nine finalists with prizes that will assist in furthering their careers within the pub sector, and applications are now open.

The Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship, with prizes valued at up to $14,000, will help develop the next generation of pub leaders.

11/06/2024

Queensland Hotels Association recently announced the winners of its Awards for Excellence, with more than 1500 industry members joining to celebrate Queensland’s exceptional venues and operators.

A pub in its first year of operation was named Overall Hotel of the Year – Metropolitan as well as Best Bistro – Metropolitan.

04/06/2024

The Metropole Hotel in Townsville has undergone extensive renovations, reopening in February this year with a modernised look which encapsulates the history of the hotel in a contemporary format. Now under the operation of Kpat Hotels & Pubs, the refurbishment of the historic pub brings a new sense of character to the existing architecture and heritage elements, providing a point of difference for Townsville.

Australian Hotelier is the monthly magazine for the nation’s pubs and supplier partners. For more than 30 years, it has delivered industry insights, product news, category analysis and advice for licensees

04/06/2024

The types of technology used in bar operations varies dramatically from venue to venue, and in the May issue of Australian Hotelier we talk to pub operators about what works best for them.

Australian Hotelier is the monthly magazine for the nation’s pubs and supplier partners. For more than 30 years, it has delivered industry insights, product news, category analysis and advice for licensees

03/06/2024

Low-carb, low-sugar and gluten-free are all characteristics proving popular among pub drinkers, and in the latest issue of Australian Hotelier, we explore the rising tide of better-for-you beverages on-premise, and the ways in which publicans are embracing the trend.

Australian Hotelier is the monthly magazine for the nation’s pubs and supplier partners. For more than 30 years, it has delivered industry insights, product news, category analysis and advice for licensees

02/06/2024

Kickon Group has overhauled the F&B offering at The Collective in Palm Beach, Queensland adding three new and diverse kitchens to choose from.

Kickon Group has added three more food outlets to the F&B offer at The Collective, Palm Beach.

30/05/2024

After announcing the establishment of Epochal Hotels in April, Glenn Piper chats with Australian Hotelier about the philosophy behind the group, and how that’s reflected in its venues.

Glenn Piper discusses the philosophy behind Epochal Hotels and how its reflected in its venues.