Melbourne

Robert Burns Hotel

It's 15 months since the Robert Burns was renovated and relaunched as a smart Iberian tavern. It's settled nicely.

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Melbourne

The Post

This old-school pub has swapped gangsters and guns for quinoa and kim chi, but is still open to all.

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Melbourne

The Local Taphouse

Beer is king at this amber emporium, where microbrews and tasting paddles reign supreme.

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Sydney

The Orient Hotel

When it comes to food, The Orient surprises on the upside, as stockbroker types like to say. Take ...

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Melbourne

The National Hotel

Pull up a cocktail, settle in for cider, the National's magnificent eco-friendly beer garden is prime turf.

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Sydney

Exchange Hotel

This heritage-listed icon is eclectic, snug and swanky.

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Sydney

The DOG

Newly renovated with exposed brick walls and craft beer, the menu is tasty as well.

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Melbourne

Wayside Inn

The melding of old and new in a gussied-up corner pub

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Sydney

Coogee Bay Hotel Brasserie

Serving hundreds of people a day, the Coogee Bay is a packed venue across the road from Coogee ...

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NSW

Junction Hotel

The Junction Hotel’s food is top shelf, but the price doesn’t have to be thanks to tapas and lighter meals.

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