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Hopscotch

Hopscotch Bar

A classic restaurant and pub with lots of good cocktails, a good vibe and some live music. Bookings are highly recommended, but time slots are limited to two hours.

nightlife

Address: 5 Lonsdale St., Braddon
Hours: noon–4AM
Website: hopscotchbar.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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