BGM_Pints, Power & Publicans: Mitre Tavern & the lost Yorkshire Stingo

What do Naarm - Melbourne’s oldest surviving pub and a long-lost beer garden with dancing bears have in common? Actually more than you might think. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dive into the hidden history of the Mitre Tavern, still tucked away at 5 Bank Place in the CBD, and the legendary - but vanished - Yorkshire Stingo, once one of the wildest venues in the colony. We explore their colonial origins, ghost stories, murders, and mysteries - from whispers Ned Kelly connections to walled-up tunnels, beneath hospitals. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to colonial violence, alcohol abuse, and death. Listeners discretion is advised. For a deeper dive into Naarm - Melbourne’s pub myths and how they hold up to the facts, check out the Dead & Buried’ podcast’s Myth Busted episode. Next Episode: We’ll steam up the windows on this long-lost Western Market & Bathhouses of Old Melbourne. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads Podcast by Andy - proudly exploring the stories of Naarm - Melbourne and South Central Victoria.