Mona Castle Hotel
Pub dining$
The great Aussie dream lives on at the Mona. This beloved working-class watering hole had a recent overhaul but lost none of its geniality. Dim sims with chilli jam are a highlight, as is the raucous front bar. On Sundays westside families flock to the beer garden for a roast or huddle around the open fireplace with a bottle of red.
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