A 'traditional wharfie pub with a rough reputation' has hit the market in Port Melbourne, 13 years after a destructive fire forced it to shut its doors. The 155-year-old site of the former Hibernian Hotel has remained damaged and unoccupied since 2010, when an internal fire destroyed parts of the top floor, resulting in about $200,000 worth of damage. At the time, Chinese restaurant Mandarin Garden operated out of the 358 Graham St pub, offering both dine-in and takeaway cuisine. According to historical documents obtained by the Herald Sun, the fire was caused by a chef, who left a burning wok on the stove while nicking across the street for a punt at the opposing Clare Castle pub's TAB.

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