PUBLIC has today announced they have acquired longstanding partners, The Maybe Group as its vision to create memorable guest experiences evolves.
The acquisition means PUBLIC (including Oxford House, The Strand Hotel, Lady Hampshire) and The Maybe Group (Maybe Sammy, Maybe Frank, Sammy Junior) will be able to bring venue concepts to life with exceptional food and beverage propositions.
As a rapidly expanding collective of hospitality venues, PUBLIC first collaborated with The Maybe Group’s Vincenzo Lombardo, Stefano Catino and Martin Hudak to launch Paddington hotspot, El Primo Sanchez in February 2023.
Both collectives share the same values in providing guest-first, neighbourhood-driven hospitality to extraordinary standards. Now, The Maybe Group’s infamous service coupled with PUBLIC’s impressive 20+ list of unique properties will enhance the delivery of new and existing venues.
The acquisition means PUBLIC (including Oxford House, The Strand Hotel, Lady Hampshire) and The Maybe Group (Maybe Sammy, Maybe Frank, Sammy Junior) will be able to bring venue concepts to life with exceptional food and beverage propositions.
Visitors can expect the infiltration of world-class cocktails on the lists at PUBLIC venues, new spaces for neighbourhood-favourite brands and innovative projects on the horizon. Following the success of the collaborative Maybe Cocktail Festival, which brought some of the world’s best bartenders to Sydney in PUBLIC and Maybe Group venues, planning has already begun for next year’s festival to further grow and take it to new locations such as Melbourne and Byron Bay.
Jon Adgemis, Executive Chairman of PUBLIC said, “PUBLIC has grown at an incredible pace over the past 12 months, and we are continuing this trajectory as we acquire The Maybe Group. We don’t know everything and we’re not too proud to admit it, which is why a demonstrated, effective method of working with those who do is welcomed at PUBLIC.”
Vince Lombardo, Owner and Co-Director at The Maybe Group said, “We have an established and progressive working relationship with PUBLIC. The success of El Primo Sanchez and the feeling of family within PUBLIC meant there was no question when it came to joining Jon and the team. We’re feeling more inspired than ever with the exciting new concepts underway, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests into the next generation of hospitality with PUBLIC and The Maybe Group.”
The acquisition is effective immediately and The Maybe Group will be brought into the PUBLIC hospitality portfolio.