Russel Scott

  • Hall of Fame
  • 2010

Veteran Wellington hospitality figure Russel Scott started his hospitality career by serving 20 years at Lion Breweries Hotel Division in 1976. Russel held various management roles and one of his key roles at Lion Breweries was an Area Manager position where he was responsible for 18 various Hotel and Tavern operations.

Russel left Lion Breweries in 1986 and for the next 13 years became a Director of Valesco United Limited who developed and managed the following Wellington venues: Flanagan’s Hotel, Backbencher Pub and Cafe, Chicago Bard and the King’s Cross Hotel in Lower Hutt.

Russel is the owner operator of Wellington’s hospitality venues: Featherston Tavern, Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe, Avida and Ombra.