Bankrupt High Flyer's Kew Pub Is Back on the Market, Again The latest twist in the saga of Jon Adgemis' collapsed pub empire is a stark reminder that even the most seemingly solid business ventures can be vulnerable to catastrophic failure.
The Clifton Hotel on Kew Junction, one of Adgemis' Melbourne pubs, has resurfaced as a potential buyer's paradise – again. Adgemis' downfall was staggering: 22 pubs, mostly in Sydney, valued at over $1.
8 billion, and a reputation that was once synonymous with high flying success.