Melbourne

The Palace by Luke Mangan

Do we deduct points for the fact celebrity chef Luke Mangan won’t be part of the day-to-day operations of his new South Melbourne gastropub?

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Melbourne

Marquis of Lorne

A little pub in Fitzroy is starting to punch above its weight.

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Melbourne

Hotel Lincoln

Old eats new

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Melbourne

Catfish

Beer competition is tough in this suburb, but Catfish gets it right with live music, great hospitality and those philly cheesesteaks .

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Sydney

The Unicorn Hotel (Fringe)

With a stunning makeover, the Fringe has never looked more glam. Stags' heads, hanging birdcages ...

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Sydney

Petersham Bowling Club

Escape the cookie-cutter bars and sink beers at this community hub.

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Sydney

The Old Fitzroy Hotel

They don't make 'em like this any more. The Old Fitzroy has been the heart of its community since ...

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Sydney

The Newport

The Newport has Australia's largest waterfront beer garden, a pizzeria and plenty of outdoor-friendly and kid-placating features.

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Sydney

The Henson

This renovated local hero is packed by 6pm. It’s the family-friendly factor: it’s off the charts here.

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Sydney

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial has emerged from three years of renovations as, well, everything a pub should be. ...

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