This week marks the end of an era at the George Tavern Greenhills, as the keys to the award-winning pub are handed over to new owners Thomas Hotels. After more than 20 years at the George Tavern, Greenhills hospitality couple Dan and Janine Redman described the sale of the hotel as a bittersweet, but necessary move. The sale, brokered by highly-experienced, Hunter-based broker Deane Moore from Moore & Moore Real Estate currently represents the highest price paid for a hotel i

The newly unveiled The Prince at Merewether has undergone an incredible transformation Part owners and business managers Ty and Julianne Burford had a vivid vision for the future of the venue, that would not only bring the pub back to life, but also honour the important legacy that is the Prince of Wales Hotel. Passers by will already notice a big change outside the venue- the exterior of the building has been freshly painted, and new signage sits proud. The hotel has been re

Waratah's 153-year-old Town Hall Hotel is back open for business after receiving a major renovation. Hotelier Paul Hunter said the project was a long time coming and provided an opportunity for the hotel to appeal to a larger market with a more inviting fit-out, improved food offering and larger drinks selection. "The scope of works grew as the job progressed, and as we expected, there were quite a few items that needed more attention than originally thought," Paul said. "Wit

It's one thing to pop down to the local for a beer. It's another to come back owning the pub. But that's exactly what happened one afternoon at Sandy Hollow Tourist Hotel. When Justin Olive left the house one afternoon last December, he intended to go to his local, the Sandy Hollow Tourist Hotel, for a couple of beers. By the time he got home he had bought the pub. A former boiler maker, Justin was not the kind of guy who always dreamed of owning a pub, in fact it had never r

Get your best pal or pals ready because this Sunday is Honeysuckle Dog Day 2019! Held in partnership with charity organisation Pound Paws, Honeysuckle Hotel's inaugural Dog Day aims to celebrate all the things we love most about our furry friends , while also helping pups in shelters find their fur-ever home. "We are holding this event in partnership with Pound Paws which is an Australian-based charity focused on reducing the number on death row per year," hotel spokesperson

Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your beloved? Your local has a a variety of Valentine's Day options from overnight coastal escapes, to delicious seafood platters and pre-ordered roses. Here is a list of just some of what's on offer at our pubs this Valentine's Day... Argenton Hotel, Argenton Spoil your loved one this Valentines Day by booking a romantic dinner for two in the hotel's newly renovated restaurant. Special gift for all bookings. Enjoying modern

Jacinda Norman works at the Nag's Head Hotel, Adamstown. She is also a passionate advocate for dementia support and research. On Sunday, 31 March Dementia Australia will hold its annual Memory Walk and Jog to promote an active lifestyle and to raise money for dementia support services. It is a fundraiser both Jacinda and the Nag's Head Hotel will be supporting. "Jacinda has been with us for about 18 months now. She is an amazing member of our team and sadly her father has bee

Last year Ray and Joy Webb, along with the Commercial Hotel at Morpeth's loyal patrons, raised thousands of dollars for local organisation Volunteers of Palliative Care. This year, using the hotel's same unique chocolate wheel style raffle, the venue and its patrons have raised more than $7,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. "We decided this year to raise money through our weekly raffle in support of people living with Cerebral Palsy," Joy said. "This was our non-profit org

The Australian Hotels Association - Newcastle Hunter is proud to be this year’s major sponsor of the Kurri Coalface Pedal, raising money for Westpac Rescue Helicopter. As the new major sponsor of the Kurri Coalface Pedal cycling event, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) - Newcastle Hunter will work closely with both the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and Hunter-based cycling group The Kurri Mongrels to ensure the event is as successful as possible. Now in its fifth year,

The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford has teamed up with Camp Quality in what is easily the hotel's largest community sponsorship initiative to date. As the new Gold Sponsor of Camp Quality's 1000kms 4 Kids cycle event for the next three years, the hotel has committed $45,000 to the organisation, which currently supports more than 160 local Hunter families with children impacted by cancer. "This came about thanks to a number of our local patrons," hotelier Neil Hedges said. "We have

Newcastle hotel group Hunt Hospitality is now just $27,000 short of reaching its goal of providing $100,000 for Variety - The Children's Charity, after it's venue Lakeside Village Tavern at Raymond Terrace raised more than $5,000 on Australia Day for the organisation. Hunt Hospitality, which incorporates local venues such as Lakeside Village Tavern - Raymond Terrace, the Kent Hotel - Hamilton, the Duke of Wellington Hotel- Lambton, and the Sea Breeze Hotel - Nelson Bay, is a

When veteran hotel manager Mat Sargent was given the task of shifting the public perception of the Sydney Junction Hotel, he was under no illusion about the scope of what lie ahead. But, in just a few months a lot has changed at the hotel that was once known for its late-night dance culture... When Iris Capital purchased Sydney Junction Hotel late last year in a package deal along with the Gunyah and Argenton hotels, they knew the hotel came with a legacy. Currently listed

After 26 six years under the ownership of music lover Ian Lobb and his wife Sharon, Newcastle's cradle of live music, the iconic Lass O' Gowrie Hotel is about to change hands. It's the hotel sale that has local music lovers holding their breath. What has the Lass O' Gowrie's new owners got in store for what is arguably Newcastle's most iconic original live music venue? Glen Whaler, spokesman for the Hunter-based hotel group which purchased The Lass, said with confidence ther

If you're driving by the iconic black and white What's On at The Stag sign on the corner of Maitland Road and Hanbury Street at Mayfield, you might be a bit bewildered. There's no live music listed until the debut album launch of local outfit Magpie Diaries on Thursday, 31 January. As any live music lover knows, The Stag & Hunter Hotel is synonymous with live music, in fact it's a haven original acts music, showcasing local and touring bands every week. So what's the go? "We

If you've been stayed awake at night pondering the age-old question - 'How many Santas you can fit on a double-decker bus', then you need to get yourself to The Farmer's Hotel at Vacy on Saturday, 22 December. The team at The Farmer's will hold an official practice run this year, before attempting to set a Guinness World Record for Most Santas on a Double-Decker Bus in 2019. "We are going to regard it as a practice session and if there is enough interest we will plan for a f

This Saturday, 15 December, Hunter hotels will join forces with The Virtual Pub - an online men’s mental health platform - to provide kids in regional hospitals with some overdue joy this Christmas season. Virtual Pub co-founder Brendan Williams said the idea of holding a toy run with pick up points at hotels across the Hunter came as an extension of the group’s existing charitable initiatives such as ‘Beards of Hope,’ in support of pregnancy and infant loss. “We’ve successfu

The George Tavern, Green Hills has proven yet again it is one of the best in the business, taking the gong for Best Traditional Hotel Bar - Country at this year's Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence. In the past seven years, the team at The George has been the recipient of multiple industry awards, including Best Liquor Retail and Country Hotel of the Year in 2012, and Hotel Operator of the Year and Heart of the Community awards in 2016 and nationally in t

'If these walls could talk' is a fitting turn of phrase when it comes to any hotel more than 100 years old and the Criterion Hotel has certainly seen its fair share of history since its license was first granted in December 1903. In 1903 the Criterion Hotel was the third hotel within the South Maitland Coalfields to be granted a license following the establishment of the East Greta Hotel on 11, February 1902 and the Heddon Greta Hotel on 31, March 1903. Inextricably linked to