Melbourne Pub Group Competitors

Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH) is a leader in the hospitality industry. With more than 350 pubs in communities across the country, we’re in the business of creating pub experiences locals love. We started with just one pub, and since then, we’ve grown to 350 (and counting). From the six o’clock swill era right through to the age of digitalisation, we’ve got a 50-year rich history in the ever-evolving industry of hospitality. Our patchwork recognises the uniqueness and individuality of each of our pubs. No two are the same, with each standing alone in their personality and history. As custodians of these pubs, we champion the individuality of each one across the country. No matter if it opened its doors last week or last century, the character of each pub is different, in that it is built by the characters of the community around it. We're united by our passion for hospitality and creating moments and memories for our guests, every day. We're atmosphere creators, five senses influencers and we bring together the energy of the pub. There's an indescribable energy you feel when you're in a pub. It’s the people, the voices, the food, the entertainment, the space, and so much more that creates this intangible magic. Here's cheers to creating pub experiences locals love.

At Merivale, we aim to bring a little magic into the everyday. We are driven to deliver unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues. Owned and run by the Hemmes family for over 60 years, Merivale began as an iconic fashion house started by John and Merivale Hemmes. Merivale’s fashionable beginnings were soon followed by a venture into hospitality, opening a Thai tea café within their Sydney CBD fashion building in 1970. From here, Merivale’s hospitality roots were firmly planted. Merivale is now led by CEO Justin Hemmes, whose creativity and knack for pushing the boundaries has made Merivale what it is today. Hemmes has become a pioneer within the Australian hospitality industry, growing the ever-expanding Merivale portfolio to over 90 brands and venues.

Our family has been in pubs since 1910. In 1930, we bought the pub in Darlinghurst and we continue to evolve with our communities. Founded in 1986, Solotel has been an integral backdrop for great food, beverage, entertainment, music, and positive energy. We provide our customers the greatest diversity of experience, with 26 venues strong and growing in Sydney and Brisbane. Because we believe in the importance of hospitality in society. In every great cultural movement of the last 100 years, there’s always been a watering hole for people to meet, share, and give life to new ideas. We’re facilitators of cultural and social change. Fostering deeper connections between people from all walks of life. Hospitality is in our blood. It is our family history and we see Solotel as a family of venues.