Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Name: Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Address: 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9663 5977
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

70 Reviews

$40 and under

Pub

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The Melbourne Central Lion, located on Level 3 in Melbourne Central, is an old English style pub.

The Pub is all about great food and service, friendly Staff, excellent entertainment including some of Melbourne’s best cover bands and DJs, TAB facilities and all the sporting events as they happen live on multiple plasma screens.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 June 2022

8:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pub, English, Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9663 5977
Website
http://www.melbournecentrallion.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
211 La Trobe St Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Parking Details
Melbourne Central has a paid carpark which gives direct access to the pub via the lifts.
Public Transit
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is located on level 3 of Melbourne Central. You can take the escalators direct from Melbourne Central train station up to level 3
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Trivia Night
Multiple dates available
Tuesday Trivia at Melbourne Central Lion Hotel. Starts at 7pm. Free entry & great prizes to be won!

Garlic Bread$10.00
Prosciutto Bruschetta$18.00
tomato & onion salsa, prosciutto, fresh basil, pecorino cheese, balsamic, baguette
Seasoned Wedges$14.00
sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
Fried Potatoes$14.00
smoked paprika salt, fresh parsley, house aioli
Bowl of Chips$11.00
served with aioli
Loaded Chips$15.00
crispy bacon, chicken pop, creamy sauce
Calamari$20.00
spicy fried calamari, aioli, lemon
Nachos**$22.00
chilli beef, corn chips, salsa, jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, cheese sauce
Veggie Tacos (2 Per Serve)$16.00
lettuce, roasted pepper, Japanese mayo, shallots, chilli sauce, chips
Chicken Wings$16.00
dozen wings, Frank's hot sauce or bbq sauce, ranch dressing
Popcorn Chicken$14.00
fried chicken, chipotle mayo
Trio of Dips*$18.00
chefs selection of dips, toasted bread

Pizzas

Gluten free pizza bases available + $5

Margherita$20.00
napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, fresh basil
BBQ Chicken$24.00
napoli, bbq chicken, onion, mozzarella, smokey bbq sauce, coriander
Vegetarian$22.00
napoli, spinach, pumpkin, onion, olives, roasted pepper, mozzarella
Pepperoni$22.00
napoli, salami, mozzarella, rocket

Lion Classics

Classic Burger*$24.00
(vegetarian option available) beef pattie, lettuce, American cheese, tomato, pickles, onion jam, mustard mayo, chips
Chicken Burger*$22.00
southern fried chicken, pickles, American cheese, lettuce, chipotle mayo, chips
Steak Sandwich$25.00
grilled steak, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo, onion jam, American cheese, chips
Bangers & Mash$25.00
pork fennel sausages, mash potato, peas, gravy
Traditional Parma**$25.00
chicken schnitzel, Virginian ham, sugo, mozzarella, house salad, chips
Chicken Schnitzel$23.00
crumbed chicken breast, chips, house salad
Fish and Chips*$25.00
beer battered fish flake, house salad, chips, tartare, lemon

From the Grill

All steaks are sourced from the Victorian Region, grass fed. All steaks are served with chips & salad; change to veg +$2, change to mash +$2. Sauces | gravy, peppercorn, mushroom, red wine jus

250g Porterhouse$40.00
300g Scotch Fillet$48.00

Mains

Pot Pie$28.00
slow cooked beef pot pie, peas, mash potatoes, gravy
Calamari$24.00
spicy fried calamari, rocket, tomatoes, cucumber, aioli, chips, lemon
Classic Caesar Salad*$18.00
cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, soft boiled egg, anchovies, parmesan, caesar dressing
Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00
homemade bolognese, spaghetti, shallots, parmesan
Salmon Fillet$35.00
pan fried salmon, grilled broccolini, chunky fried potatoes
Lamb Shank$32.00
slow cooked lamb, root vegetable mash, peas, lamb jus
Greek Quinoa Salad$18.00
quinoa, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, feta, lime dressing, parsley, mint

Kids Corner

$15. 12 & under. Served with drink & ice cream

Parma
chips, salad
Spaghetti Napoli
napoli sauce, parmesan cheese
Fish & Chips*
beer battered fish, chips, salad

Desserts

Sticky Date Pudding$14.00
vanilla ice cream, hot caramel sauce
Chocolate Lava Cake$14.00
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Vibrant Bar Scene

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Maddie
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Took 20 minute’s for someone to seat us just was serving everyone around us at the bar, our entrees didn’t come first all our food came together. My partner ended up sick after eating the fish he got for dinner wasn’t cooked properly. Way to noisy just for people to have dinner. And the most disturbing thing was a staff members bodily odour, absolutely gross, definitely needed some deodorant and he was delivering our food, let alone every time he walked past the smell just followed making it uncomfortable to eat. Wish I had better things to say but will not be coming back, Unpleasant experience and cost to much for not good food at all.!
MB
MichaelB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go here pretty often, sit outside, occasionally play pool, love the ambience, and the food has never disappointed.
LA
LindaA
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food and service was good. They put someone on our reserved table but then organised another table. The music was a little loud so they offered to turn it down. It was cold but controlled centrally which was a shame. Good value meals, big serves and great waiter.
NW
NicoleW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were looking for somewhere to spend Good Friday watching the football and this was perfect, tv above the fire sitting at the lounge suit felt like home and the food was great.
A
Andrew
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We booked online which was easy. Turned up for our booking and had to find our own table. Looked at the menu to find nearly everything was sold out. Only options were steak sandwich, burger or pot pie. Didn’t bother ordering and got up and left.
Melbourne Central Lion HotelResponded on 21 April 2022Hi Andrew, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and reach out. We completely understand the day you visited was not up to standard. We were understaffed and had new chefs which made for poor service. We do not want to offer excuses however would love if you can get in touch direct so we can send you a voucher. If you can email our manager, Bill, manager@melbournecentrallion.co m.au or give us a call!
KW
KarenW
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Not sure if it was because it was a very busy weekend for the F1 I booked this place on line as it was close to our hotel. I have never been to a restaurant that had ran out of food which they should have know when we arrived at 7 pm there where 7 of us The waiter took our order I was looking forward to a steak 🥩 then the waiter came out to say sorry no steak so I ordered chicken parmigiana then he cam back to say no chicken left. All we could have off the menu was salad or burger or steak sandwich. So steak sandwich it was a very poor effort of a sandwich buy this time it was an hour later we got our meals. Plus the place need a good clean
Melbourne Central Lion HotelResponded on 21 April 2022Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and reach out. We completely understand the day you visited was not up to standard. We were understaffed and had new chefs which made for poor service. We do not want to offer excuses however would love if you can get in touch direct so we can send you a voucher. If you can email our manager, Bill, manager@melbournecentrallion.c om.au or give us a call!
JR
JeffR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
Poor quality food was served with an expensive wine list. They need to address what market they wish to target.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most convenient cbd bar for Friday night drink,close to trains,trams & buses. Great atmosphere provided by friendly staff makes this place one to attend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pub to unwind with a few drinks afterwork & watch the footy..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, great staff, great environment. Been there once before, highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for Friday night drinks, and with the cbd coming back to life it makes this place feel even better.
RH
RhiannonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue, yummy food and friendly, helpful staff 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great for a after work catch up with friends. Great customer service with super friendly staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night again catching up for drinks at this fantastic venue!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a booking that was not honoured with incredibly rude service staff who said they didn’t care that we had a booking. I understand you might have been understaffed or under pressure but that doesn’t excuse rude behaviour. If you don’t enjoy working in hospitality then you should try another vocation. It’s not difficult to be nice to people.
H
Hbann
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 December 2021
overall3food5service4ambience4
Great food and staff were lovely but was a bit nervous with Covid. Some staff not wearing masks, no checking of vaccination status or check ins... Busy on boxing day. Food was yum and staff were lovely though. Would go back after the pandemic
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue & great staff!! What more could you ask for??
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food1service5ambience5
My salad was a bit too sandy with the spicy calamari which were a bit bland. Otherwise lovely venue and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great bar with excellent staff! Very busy at this time of year,but they still find time to make you feel welcomed..
R
Raji
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2021
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great location. Lovely service. Decent food. Music and a dance floor. Can't ask for more
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classsic hidden gem of a pub, that becomes so much more after the sun goes down!
LD
LauraD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2021
overall2food2service3ambience2
We usually would dine at this place quite often when going to the city but trying somewhere else next time I was going to order the Kiev but it was poorly described so I decided against it The food was mediocre the portions were too small and chairs were low & wobbly every time we moved
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service again! Helpful & courteous staff what more could you ask for on a Friday night.. easy check in with staff only to happy to assist all those with any trouble using qr codes..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great Pub in Melbourne Central. Excellent selection of food and alcohol. Sports watching experience was fantastic, multiple TV screens to watch from. Staff were courteous to deal with, from the door man all the way to the bartenders.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Tiny bowl of expensive chips took 45 mins. Asked two waiters politely if they could check on our order and they both just said “I don’t know”…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to be back enjoy a Friday afternoon/ evening catch up again and one of Melbourne’s most welcoming bars.
AC
AaronC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice friendly atmosphere easy to get to. Melbourne central train station is in the same complex.
A
Aleah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so nice to be out having drinks with friends again. Lion never disappoints! We all had a great time :D
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to back enjoying this great venue. Staff are fantastic and so welcoming to everyone. Easy QR check in and the QR codes on tables means your drinks are at your table within minutes or you can still order from the bar. Another great night had at the lion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue for catch up drinks & a bite too eat. Olympics are currently on all TV's here so plenty to watch also.
Melbourne Central Lion HotelResponded on 4 August 2021Thanks for the 5 star review! Glad you enjoyed the visit
MG
MagentaG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2021
overall4food2service4ambience3
Great pub. Shame about capacity restrictions. Try the waterfall!
Melbourne Central Lion HotelResponded on 4 August 2021Thanks for the review Magenta! Unfortunately the capacity restrictions are out of our control and we have to follow what the government are allowing venues to do. Hopefully we will be back open fully again soon!
FL
FrankL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Been a few times , always enjoyable Been a few times , always enjoyable
Melbourne Central Lion HotelResponded on 1 June 2021Thanks for the review Frank! Hope to see you again soon
RT
RebeccaT
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing, all my friends loved it and enjoyed the night, thankyou to the amazing staff ❤
B
Bellam
Melbourne
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 April 2021
overall3food1service3ambience4
We loved the environment and atmosphere of this pub when we walked in. Very busy and the staff were friendly. We had the Sunday roast. It was $25 and terrible value, with 1 slice and a half slice of pork roast on some vegetables. The meat was also cooked pretty badly - overdone. No crackle in sight. My husband had the osso bucco and it was great. Stick to the regular menu and perhaps stay away from the Sunday roast is our advice. We will be back for drinks and the great atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friday night catch ups are easy here! And now there’s table service you can get quite comfortable,chat,watch the footy & relax. Highly recommended.
PM
PurvahiM
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2021
overall4food3service4ambience3
The music was too loud. Was getting very hard to talk to someone.
J
Joant
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our group has only been in Australia for 18 months and said it was the best fish and chips he’s had here. Parma’s and burgers were equally good. Toblerone cocktail was delicious. Service was spot on and delivered with a smile. This was our second visit and there will be more in our future. Overall - good pub grub and good old fashioned pub atmosphere
AG
AnresG
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good place to watch the UFC fights. Good food. Probably it would be nice have a greater selection of beers.
MS
MattS
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 March 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
All went well and pleased. Thankyou so much!! With regards..
MS
MariahS
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the porterhouse was cooked to perfection will be back again

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 June 2022

8:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

211 La Trobe St Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Pub, English, Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Melbourne Central has a paid carpark which gives direct access to the pub via the lifts.
Public Transit
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is located on level 3 of Melbourne Central. You can take the escalators direct from Melbourne Central train station up to level 3
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.melbournecentrallion.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9663 5977

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Trivia Night

Snacks

Garlic Bread$10.00

Prosciutto Bruschetta$18.00

Seasoned Wedges$14.00

Fried Potatoes$14.00

Bowl of Chips$11.00

Loaded Chips$15.00

Calamari$20.00

Nachos**$22.00

Veggie Tacos (2 Per Serve)$16.00

Chicken Wings$16.00

Popcorn Chicken$14.00

Trio of Dips*$18.00

Pizzas

Margherita$20.00

BBQ Chicken$24.00

Vegetarian$22.00

Pepperoni$22.00

Lion Classics

Classic Burger*$24.00

Chicken Burger*$22.00

Steak Sandwich$25.00

Bangers & Mash$25.00

Traditional Parma**$25.00

Chicken Schnitzel$23.00

Fish and Chips*$25.00

From the Grill

250g Porterhouse$40.00

300g Scotch Fillet$48.00

Mains

Pot Pie$28.00

Calamari$24.00

Classic Caesar Salad*$18.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00

Salmon Fillet$35.00

Lamb Shank$32.00

Greek Quinoa Salad$18.00

Kids Corner

Parma

Spaghetti Napoli

Fish & Chips*

Desserts

Sticky Date Pudding$14.00

Chocolate Lava Cake$14.00

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