Mona Castle Hotel

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Partystar Review

Cosy little backstreet boozer that's withstood the ravages of gentrification. It's traditionally bright inside, but there's enough clutter and TVs around the room that it all works in quite a charming way.

Simon Woodhouse

Readers' Reviews

The Mona is, mainly, a great local. So I'd hate the Mona to be gentrified - but the huge pine tables under bright lights aren't the greatest atmosphere for a quiet drink. Could there just be more tables, and subdued lighting? I bet it would attract a lot more regulars ...

James, Footscray, 01/10

Readers' Reviews

Since Gary and Mick have taken over the Mona Castle Hotel, there have been many restorations and improvements made. For example the pub has been painted, the beer garden has been improved and the lighting is more subtle. There are more chairs and tables to enjoy a cold beer, the coldest beer in the west!

The restaurant has a lovely bistro feel with Tuesday $10 pasta nights and Wednesday $10 pot and parma nights and a full menu with daily specials.

Well done for making our pub local again!

Betty, Yarraville, 02/07

The Mona is a down to earth, honest to goodness local, unpretentious, friendly and calm. It is a punting pub, with the corner of the main bar home to a TAB terminal, but there is also an excellent dining room and a separate bar with a wide ranging jukebox. Irene is an old school publican, involved with her drinkers and possessing a good sense of humour. The decor of the public bar features the sporting memorabilia typical of a community hub and the clientele range from workers and pensioners to the more canny of the new breed of younger professionals. If you want to indulge the age old staples of a real pub - conversation, a bit of a punt and a hearty feed, don't let the gaudy green exterior put you off!

Will Brodie, Fitzroy, 11/03

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