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Post Office Club Hotel

The Frenchy light fittings of The Post Office Club Hotel in St Kilda.
The Frenchy light fittings of The Post Office Club Hotel in St Kilda.Simon Schluter.

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After a short stint as an upmarket bistro, this longstanding boozer has returned to its roots with steak specials, Guinness on tap and fall-apart lamb shanks. The open fireplaces, exposed brick, and houndstooth banquettes remain, while the dog-friendly courtyard is a dreamy pocket of hanging plants and festoon lights.

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