Pubs
Dixon calls last drinks at Blues Point pub
After a decade of pulling beers, businessman and former Qantas and Tourism Australia chair Geoff Dixon is calling last drinks as landlord of the 160-year-old Blues Point hotel, on Sydney’s lower north shore.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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Light Brigade pub for sale in frothy market
The popular eastern suburbs watering-hole is on the market as its owners focus on its Sydney northern beaches portfolio.
- by Carolyn Cummins
‘Nightmare scenario’: Squatters take over Gordon Ramsay’s $25 million pub
The London pub-restaurant had been temporarily closed while a new lease was finalised, during which a gang of professional squatters got themselves in and won’t leave.
- by Timothy Sigsworth
Billionaire Bruce Gordon offloads pub for $9.5m after 40 years of ownership
Rising pub baron Glenn Piper has snapped up the Scarborough Hotel in the Illawarra, adding it to his growing portfolio.
- by Carolyn Cummins
Perspective
Perspective
We live in the nanniest of nanny states, but is it our own fault?
As Brisbane prepares to invite the world to our city in 2032, perhaps we should be a little more relaxed in our hardline approach to drinking, and treat adults like adults.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘Can’t go on’: Collingwood’s Bendigo Hotel calls last drinks
As insurance premiums soar and punters splash less cash, the home of Melbourne’s heavy metal scene will close by the end of the month.
- by Rachael Dexter and Melissa Cunningham
O-week brings back a buzz, but where are all the university bars?
Just three Melbourne unis still have a dedicated campus bar. But will 2024 finally bring campuses back to life after COVID?
- by Sherryn Groch
Hard Solo and Gen Z are driving a new wave of lemon drinks, says Endeavour boss
Lemon-flavoured drinks are in, says the CEO of Dan Murphy’s and BWS’ parent company, and spritzers are about to make a comeback.
- by Jessica Yun
Popular Melbourne pubs hit the market as hotel prices soar
Melbourne’s pubs rarely fetch the eye-watering prices achieved in New South Wales and Queensland, but sales and leases are firing up.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Pub sales forecast for a rebound as investor interest returns
Pub sales are coming back after a quieter year with investors looking for well-located and well-managed businesses that will offer better returns than the more traditional office and retail assets.Â
- by Carolyn Cummins