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Jimmy Watson's

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Il Bacaro circa 1997.

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Go-to dish: Char-grilled lamb roast.

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Whether for its wine, its proximity to Melbourne Uni or the warmth of its hospitality, Jimmy Watson's is still a people-magnet.

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Jimmy Watsons Wine bar in Carlton. Dish:Chargrilled eye fillet. 17 December 2013.
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Jimmy Watson's

This stalwart still deserves a place in drinkers' hearts, not least because it focuses on wining well at moderate prices.

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