Delivering amazing hospitality to
W. Short Group owns and operates some of New South Wales’s most iconic pubs and hotels.
The Short family has been at the core of the Australian hospitality industry since 1969, when husband and wife team Warwick and Ros Short began owning and operating establishments such as The Stoned Crow, The Great Australian Wine Company, Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel, The Marlborough in Newtown, The Racecourse Hotel in Randwick, The Australian Youth hotel in Glebe and Jacksons on George.

Warwick was always a firm believer in the values of pride, passion and personality. He believed in the importance of being proud of your work, had a huge passion for the hospitality industry, and used his charismatic personality to create the best possible experiences for customers and staff.
After Warwick sadly passed away, siblings Martin Short and Paris Ballantyne, along with mother Ros Short, created W. Short Hospitality in loving memory of their publican father and husband, with the aim of continuing his legacy and instilling his beliefs into its pubs, hotels and staff.
W. SHORT LEISURE
We manage a variety of private leisure and accommodation venues across Sydney and greater NSW – perfect for a range of corporate, social and personal uses and occasions. Our leisure division is also soon to include marine charters and private catering services. For more information contact hello@wshortgroup.com.au
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
W. Short Hospitality has a complete end to end solution for hospitality management, including specialised advisory service. We can tailor a management package to suit any of your operational and structural requirements. For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact us today.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON 3 SIMPLE PRINCIPLES
We live and breathe hospitality and our people love being a part of the family.

PASSION
A passion for hospitality.
It is in our blood, it inspires us.

PRIDE
A connected pride in the joy
our people bring to our patrons.

PERSONALITY
Injecting personality into our venues
and letting our staff's character shine.
COME VISIT ONE OF OUR AMAZING VENUES
We are open 7 days a week, in Sydney’s best locations. Come and say hello today!



The interiors favour an eclectic aesthetic over a more polished style and feature splashes of retro colours and neon. It’s a little bit 60s, a great deal 70s, whilst also embracing of a new-age Redfern. Five different spaces within Misfits are subtly combined into the one venue and feature a mix of bar stools, booth seating, casual dining tables, and lounges throughout the split levels.

Situated on the bustling corner of Pitt & Redfern Streets, we pride ourselves on being a cornerstone of the Redfern community. A local favourite for those that live, eat and play in Redfern and beyond.
Come say hello, check out our new kitchen and try our new menu of great pub classics!



The Toormina Hotel has become known for its family friendly atmosphere, great service and quality food and beverage menu. Recently refurbished, the Toormina boasts a new bistro with comfy booth seating and is a great place to dine with the family or a group of friends.

Fishtales at The Sawtell Hotel is an institution in Sawtell and right across the Coffs Coast. Head Chef Keith Hinds and all the Staff at the Hotel are very proud of the food offering, showcasing local fresh seafood in a modern beachside style. Featuring all the pub favourites and seasonal specials you love, with the value you expect from your local. Enjoy bright and breezy dining just moments from the beach.

The Palm and Pawn hotel is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and high-quality service. Enjoy a convenient and affordable accommodation offering, complete with designated parking, leisure space and on-site swimming pool. The bistro serves up fast and fresh favourites 7 days a week and the relaxing beer garden is the perfect place to relax with a cold beer or glass of wine.