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How we read reviews →Hawthorn's historic 1857 pub reborn with woodfire oven cooking, weekly dinner specials and a heated courtyard.
Warm, cosy 1857 heritage pub with a fresh refurbishment that preserves its neighbourhood character. Three distinct spaces. a bistro dining room, public bar with footy on screen, and a heated outdoor courtyard with a retractable roof. Fireplace in winter, a buzzing crowd on weekends, and a welcoming feel that earns its 'place for the people' tagline.
Woodfire oven driving much of the menu; heated outdoor courtyard with retractable roof for year-round use; Medallion Members loyalty programme with weekly specials; private function spaces for events up to large groups; reopened and refurbished by The Only Hospitality Group.
Genuinely Australian. est. 1857, returned to traditional neighbourhood pub values after two operators who raised the bar beyond what locals wanted. The new operators have restored the affordable, welcoming, classic-pub ethos without sticky carpets.
Mixed signals. the weekly specials ($25 parma, $25 steak night, $28 Sunday roast) deliver excellent value, while à la carte pricing can feel steep for the quality delivered, particularly for steaks and seafood. Saturday and public holiday surcharges apply. Best value is found on the dedicated specials nights.
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