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Lion and Wombat, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Lion and Wombat

4.8
4.8
204 Reviews
$40 and under
English

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
We’re a cosy neighbourhood pub serving nostalgic fare inspired by British cuisine including scotch eggs, fish finger sandwiches and classic Sunday roasts. There’s a dog friendly beer garden, extensive beer, wine and cocktail offering as well as a traditional cask ale beer engine.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • A Very English Ale & Fare Pairing

    A$89.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 only
    Join us for an evening of fine ales, matched with elevated English cuisine classics and great conversation at The Lion & Wombat in partnership with Sobremesa Fermentary & Blendery. At this exclusive event, we’ll be showcasing the new English Ale on our cask hand pump, which is expertly paired amongst other ales, with a three-course menu designed to bring out the best in each brew. Sobremesa’s team will also share their story—highlighting their ethos of using locally sourced ingredients and their passion for crafting rustic farmhouse ales. The Menu: Beer on arrival Ocean Trout scotch egg, salmon roe, dill mayonnaise Paired with: ‘Soul flower’ stainless aged saison Lamb shank shepherd’s pie, rarebit-topped mash Allotment salad Paired with: 'Real Ale’ traditional golden ale on hand pump Salted dark chocolate tart Paired with: ‘Jus Rouge’ blend of barrels aged on blackcurrants This is a perfect opportunity to learn, savor, and enjoy a true English pairing experience.
    A Very English Ale & Fare Pairing Photo

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • City Centre

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lion and Wombat is a "great local venue" in St. Kilda, offering a cozy, British-style pub experience. Known for its "best roast in Melbourne," the restaurant serves authentic British fare with a modern twist. Guests rave about the "friendly staff," "excellent service," and a "delicious menu" featuring standout dishes like the steak and Guinness pie.

204 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Victoria6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely Sunday roast very good and service was excellent, great venue.

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  2. Steve

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were running late but they had saved our table and we and we were looked after. Really good food, wine list and tap beer. Service was excellent. Definitely going back.

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  3. Sue

    Louisville2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal , but disappointed with the tiny amount of salad with the steak on steak night .

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  4. Jenna

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for the steak night and was good value, I would have preferred some greens to salad with the steak but overall pretty good 👌🏽

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  5. Alex

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful spot! Tell all your friends. Great food, excellent service, amazing Spicy Margs.

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  6. CLIFF

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very crowded, very noise, hard to hold a conversation. Distracting. However the service was good, the staff lovely, the food was good and the pricing reasonable. I will return another night sometime!!

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  7. Rachel

    Victoria15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, lovely small beer garden, up-market pub food

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  8. Judith

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thought it was a great place - will be going back there again Love love love

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  9. William

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fanstastic pub and a great experience. Was over from the UK visiting friends and was great to find a decent roast and a pint. Great beer as well! Will defo return next time I'm over.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On their first opening day after a Christmas New Year break, some of the menu favourites were not available. However we enjoyed a very satisfying lunch. Staff was very pleasant and wine list interesting

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FAQs

Lion and Wombat is rated 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lion and Wombat

107 Grey St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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