The hidden gangster’s paradise that’s now a trendy Melbourne bar

Sydney Morning Herald
February 17, 2026
The hidden gangster’s paradise that’s now a trendy Melbourne bar
Behind a reinforced steel door was once a plush illegal casino, the passion project of the Black Prince of Lygon Street. Now, it’s a groovy wine bar.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/17/2026