Balaclava Hotel

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123 Carlisle St, St Kilda East VIC 3183

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St Kilda East pub combining pokies and footy-watching with a standout rooftop function venue.

A multi-level heritage pub: a ground-floor bar and gaming room with sports screens and pool tables, a bistro area with candles and an open fire, and an exposed-brick rooftop function space with a photobooth for private events.

Exposed-brick rooftop bar with lift access for private functions, in-house photobooth hire, multiple screens for football, a dedicated gaming/pokies room, and a functions team (Lee, Amber) coordinating private events.

Classic Australian pub fare rather than a specific heritage cuisine, with occasional Asian-influenced dishes like hoisin duck pancakes and chorizo paella appearing on the menu.

Budget pub pricing throughout - $8 pints of Guinness and the $20 parma-and-pot deal are repeatedly called good value, with generous portions.

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123 Carlisle St, St Kilda East VIC 3183

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St Kilda East

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