Lion and Wombat

4.8

201 Reviews

$40 and under

English

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 36 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

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

Location
107 Grey St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182
Neighborhood
St Kilda
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Wine

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.

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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City Centre
Neighborhood 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.

201 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jasmine
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food, our waitress was super patient with us and our big group, we really appreciate her advice and great vibe thank you!
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Amanda
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for the incredible Turkey roast and beautiful service. Xmas crackers as well. Incredible day. Thank you to the staff who did not ever leave us asking. Lovely.
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FAQs

Lion and Wombat is rated 4.8 stars by 201 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

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

107 Grey St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Kilda
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 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

Website
http://www.lionandwombat.com.au/
Phone number
0478 773 553

Lion and Wombat

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

A Very English Ale & Fare Pairing

Menu

What 201 people are saying

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Loved For

Review summary

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