Heineken is launching its first flagship Australian venue at the end of this month. Heineken House will be situated in the lively hub of Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal, set to be the ultimate pre-flight destination. Travellers can also look forward to Heineken House’s ultimate feature – Heineken served Extra Cold. Heineken’s Extra Cold Tap … Continued

If you are surfing the internet to find out what’s happening in Barrow Creek, NT you will find that travellers share a helpful tip to see Mike, Mick and Michael at Barrow Creek Hotel. The cheeky and vivacious Michael Romeo (like the car) goes by many names, but the Leukaemia Foundation knows him as an … Continued

On Wednesday night, Australia’s leading beverage suppliers, distributors and retailers congregated at the Sydney Cricket Ground to celebrate the night of nights – the Australian drinks Awards. Atop the plethora of high achievers who took away awards on the evening were the much-anticipated Brand of the Year and Supplier of the Year Major Award Winners. … Continued

The Len Evans Tutorial has announced the 12 successful applicants for its 16th course, to be held in the Hunter Valley this October 31st to November 4th. The Tutorial, conceived by the late Len Evans AO OBE, is an exclusive wine course held annually in the Hunter Valley over the course of five days. Selected … Continued

Endeavour Drinks Group has reported sales growth of 4.7 per cent in its FY16 results announcement. The Group increased sales from $7,251 million in FY15 to $7,589 million in FY16. Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said the results were positive, “in a very competitive market.” Endeavour Drinks Group also reported growth in Earnings Before Interest and Tax … Continued

The QT Melbourne has officially announced the date for its much-anticipated opening. September 5th will see the Russell Street hotel open as Melbourne’s chic new designer landmark. Acclaimed architect Angelo Candapelas has designed the 1920s industrial inspired building, presenting a harmonious balance between Melbourne’s heritage and its contemporary streetscape location. Design themes of handcrafted steel, … Continued

After widespread consultation with the drinks industry, and major exhibitors and sponsors, the advice was that June 2017 would be a more effective date to hold the Drinks Industry Show. Discussions with the industry made it clear that the original dates were too close to the peak period for all stakeholders and June provided a … Continued

The refurbished Dan Murphy’s Cellar on Chapel Street in Prahran, Melbourne Dan Murphy’s is set to re-open the doors to the original site of the Dan Murphy’s Cellar in Prahran Arcade on Chapel St, Melbourne this week. The refurbished store will bring the original Dan Murphy’s Cellar, opened by Daniel Francis Murphy in the 1950s, … Continued

The 42BELOW Cocktail Earth Cup is a sustainability-focused competition that tests Australian and New Zealand bartending teams in cocktail-making, showmanship and dedication to sustainable bar practices. James Millar and Cameron Attfield from The Gin Room in Auckland took out this year’s competition wining title held in Queenstown, New Zealand this week. With New Zealand’s positioning on … Continued

The fight to beat blood cancer is underway in Queensland with 320 U.G.L.Y. Bartenders, from Port Douglas in the north to Tweed Heads in the south, competing for the U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year. The ALH Group in particular has taken this fight to their hearts, with their 122 venues contributing significantly to a state-wide … Continued