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How we read reviews →Southern-style fried chicken, burgers and buffalo wings inside Carlton's John Curtin Hotel.
Old-school, rustic pub bar tucked into the back of the Curtin Hotel. vintage decor, wooden floors and a lively Carlton drinking crowd.
Self-serve house hot sauce station, a whole-bird option for sharing, and a strong tap and bottled beer selection from the attached pub.
Reviewers repeatedly describe the chicken as genuine Southern American style, distinct from other Melbourne fried-chicken menus.
Budget pub pricing that undercuts CBD burger joints, though several long-time regulars say quality and consistency have slipped in the last year.
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