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Mona Castle Hotel

The great Aussie dream lives on at this beloved working-class watering hole.

Sunday roast at the Mona Castle Hotel.
1 / 5Sunday roast at the Mona Castle Hotel.Supplied
Inside the Seddon pub.
2 / 5Inside the Seddon pub.Supplied
Another version of the Sunday roast.
3 / 5Another version of the Sunday roast.Supplied
The pub underwent a renovation under new ownership.
4 / 5The pub underwent a renovation under new ownership.Supplied
The great Aussie dream lives on.
5 / 5The great Aussie dream lives on.Supplied

Mona Castle Hotel

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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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