Mona Castle Hotel, Seddon
17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/melbourne23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Mona Castle Hotel in Seddon is widely recommended as a local pub. One commenter describes a proper pub with good beer, food and a covered beer garden, another patron calls the food excellent, and one commenter praises the tasteful renovation that keeps its old charm. On the downside, two patrons say it has become gentrified, and another wishes the horse and greyhound racing were not shown on its screens. One patron was not a fan after a reserved sign appeared on their table soon after ordering, and another would move a plant away from the outdoor TV.
Address
Mona Castle Hotel, 45-53 Austin St, Seddon VIC 3011, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Good beer, Beer garden, Screens
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/vondutchy666 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Named as a regular go-to pub.
- Recommendsu/OverAdministration89 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Gives a brief positive verdict, calling the pub good without further detail.
- Recommendsu/Historical_Bus_8041 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Says they have only heard positive reports about it in recent years.
- Recommendsu/Bugsy_McCracken in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Recommends it as a proper pub with good beer and food, plus a covered beer garden and screens.
- Recommendsu/gavotron in r/melbourne · Aug 2026ambience
Says it beats many Melbourne pubs, praising its tasteful renovation and charm.
- Mixedu/LoudPlankton2068 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026ambience
Says it may be too clean for the brief, but has a varied crowd.
- Recommendsu/OverallDepartment676 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Suggests this pub.
- Recommendsu/No-Mood-529 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Named as one of their go-to pubs.
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- Recommendsu/threeleggedgoat in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Agrees the Mona is their top pick among local pubs.
- Recommendsu/whiskeytangofoxtrot5 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Agrees the Mona Castle is an outstanding pub.
- Mixedu/Otherwise_Hotel_7363 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026ambience
Says it has old-school vibes but is gentrified; the front bar may suit, not all of it.
- Recommendsu/CicadaEducational530 in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Describes this Seddon hotel as a great local.
- Recommendsu/RideMelburn in r/melbourne · Aug 2026ambience
Fond memories of it as a local hangout where they relaxed with friends and regulars.
- Recommendsu/thrillAM in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Recommends it, especially when the Dogs play, and notes it is reachable by short train and walk.
- Recommendsu/Kdog119 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Agrees with the positive view of the Mona.
- Recommendsu/Wattobot92 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Calls Mona Castle great, echoing others who mentioned it.
- Recommendsu/MahGinge in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Says they love the Mona.
- Mixedu/AnotherCog in r/melbourne · Jun 2026ambience
Calls it a great pub but wants a plant moved away from the outdoor TV.
- Recommendsu/alsotheabyss in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Says they love this venue and would like it as their local.
- Mixedu/slhdxbmel in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Agrees with the praise but dislikes the racing shown on its screens.
- Caveatu/Interesting-Run-7560 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026ambience
Says the pub is far too clean for the sticky-carpet feel they want.
- Recommendsu/notnexus in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Visited recently and loved the lively local crowd and the food.
- Caveatu/Bacon_Ahoy in r/melbourne · Aug 2026service
Disliked it: a reserved sign appeared on their table soon after ordering, and the parma had no ham.
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