Horses, magic tiles and more: NSW's most fascinating pubs

The Canberra Times

We’ve all heard that joke. A horse wanders into a bar and the publican asks, ‘why the long face’? But have you ever actually seen a horse in a pub? Tim the Yowie Man delves into a very unique publican history across south-east NSW.

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00:00There are some great pubs in South East New South Wales. At the top of my list are the Royal Hotel in Bungendore

00:06with its infamous ghost photo.

00:14The opulent revamped Australasia Hotel down at Eden.

00:18But undoubtedly one of my favorites is at Captain's Flat, home to one of the longest bars in the Southern Hemisphere.

00:30And the so-called magic tiles that allow you to suspend your beer glass virtually in thin air.

00:40Well, sort of.

00:53But there is one special rule here that even the locals have to abide by.

00:58No horses are allowed at the bar.

01:02Of course, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a takeaway.

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