Mona Castle Hotel.

When the Mona Castle Hotel closed its doors in 2020, Seddon lost a little piece of its soul.

Even before closing, a series of piece meal renovations had left the venue with a convoluted layout. The front bar was a TAB, the side entrance blocked off by a bottle shop and cool room.

So the Ha brief was simple: honour the history, but transform the experience.The untouched facade reassures older patrons, and the original bar top and layout are retained in an updated front bar. The former bottle shop becomes a private, intimate dining room; on a clear afternoon, sunshine streams in the windows.

Meanwhile, the rear dining room’s wall trim and banquette seating subtly connect the old pub with the new. A classic colour palette of oak brown, heritage maroon and Brunswick green adds another nod to the past.The Mona Castle is back—authentic, familiar, and better than ever