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How we read reviews →North Melbourne's beloved dive bar. rock memorabilia, Jesus room, beer garden, honest pub food
Unapologetically grungy and full of character. the front bar is lined with rock and roll memorabilia, the dining room decorated with Christian kitsch (the famous Jesus room), springy floors, and a hidden laneway beer garden. One of the last classic inner-city pubs untouched by gentrification.
No pokies; live music events; Tuesday quiz nights; hidden laneway beer garden with heaters; rock and roll memorabilia; iconic Jesus room dining area; cider on tap; mulled wine in winter; tram stop directly outside
A genuinely classic Australian pub. no frills, no gentrification, no pokies; a rare surviving example of the old-school Melbourne pub culture with Australian native meats on the menu
Reasonable pub pricing. the half Mexican parma at $21 is considered excellent value; the lemon meringue pie at $12 is outstanding; some vegetarian options felt expensive for portion size
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