Pub dining $ $$$ 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. Read the full story on the Mona Castle Hotel.