Jon Adgemis
Jon Adgemis is an Australian developer and pub baron known for his involvement in the hospitality sector. He previously controlled the lease of the Paddington bowling club, Quarry Street, before transferring it to Jan Cameron. His business dealings and developments have drawn attention, particularly in the context of the competitive pub and entertainment market in Australia.
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Recent news mentions
Jon Adgemis led the Public Hospitality Group, which collapsed under a mountain of debt last year.
Receivers to sell Exchange Hotel; AirTrunk’s Robin Khuda buys in Mosman
Australia· 2026-02-07
Jon Adgemis filed for bankruptcy last year with barely $100 in his back pocket after his plan to acquire and redevelop pubs ended in disaster.
Australia’s $1.8b bankruptcy case might be a taste of things to comeAustralia· 2026-02-02
Jon Adgemis is a bankrupt hospitality entrepreneur whose home has sold for $11.62 million.
Sneaker moguls set to double their money on $18m Rose Bay padAustralia· 2025-12-19
Adgemis was a former director of KPMG and entered the pub world with a bang.
How hotels are reaping the benefits of massive Olympic Park concertsAustralia· 2025-11-07
Jon Adgemis has declared himself bankrupt with debts around $1.8 billion after years of financial woes.
Sydney hospitality figure declares bankruptcy after ATO actionAustralia· 2025-10-02The Kurrajong Hotel was sold by the receivers and managers of Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality fund.
$92 million legal battle erupts over Sydney’s Oxford Street projectAustralia· 2025-09-13
Jon Adgemis’ embattled Public Hospitality had to sell the freehold of Balmain’s Town Hall hotel.
From Cabra-Vale Diggers to Balmain’s Town Hall Hotel and DroneShield’s new digsAustralia· 2025-07-18
Jon Adgemis owns the Empire Hotel and has faced allegations of unpaid wages and debt.
Our critics’ verdict of George Calombaris’ Chinese restaurant Double HappyAustralia· 2025-04-03
Jon Adgemis was the developer who originally controlled the Paddington bowlo lease.
Clive Palmer spotted flying VirginAustralia· 2025-02-17
