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The music plays on at this Fitzroy icon, recently revived after a 22-year pause. It’s striking a chord with patrons of all stripes – including those with hazy memories of its heyday – who pile in for free gigs and $12 wines. There’s also peppery roo schnitzel, tuna tartare served in a bag of salt and vinegar chips, and South Melbourne Market dimmies with Lao Gan Ma chilli oil.
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Royal Oak Hotel
This sibling to the well-loved Marquis of Lorne bears the same savvy charm without the extreme sport of hustling for a seat.
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The retro Royston serves craft beer on tap and the burgers are some of the most generous around.
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Post Office Club Hotel
After a short stint as an upmarket bistro, this longstanding boozer has returned to its roots with steak specials and Guinness on tap.
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