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Lion and Wombat, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Lion and Wombat

4.8
4.8
203 Reviews
$A40 and under
English

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 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
  • Phone number
    0478 773 553
  • Website
    http://www.lionandwombat.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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

Menu

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What 203 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lion and Wombat offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food, service, and atmosphere." The British-themed pub delights guests with its "amazing" roasts and "excellent" steak nights. Friendly staff ensure a welcoming visit, while the cozy ambience and lovely courtyard make it the perfect spot for any occasion.

203 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Sue

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Jenna

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. CLIFF

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Rachel

    Victoria

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    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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  7. Judith

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  8. William

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  9. Elizabeth

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  10. Kate

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good took ages to arrive then we were rushed off the table for the next sitting.

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FAQs

Lion and Wombat is rated 4.8 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lion and Wombat

107 Grey St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    St Kilda
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Wine
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