
College Lawn Hotel
A much-loved pub in Prahran, rated 4.4 across more than 2,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The College Lawn Hotel sits on Greville Street in Prahran, one of Melbourne's lively inner-southern suburbs. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local favourite — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, including its much-loved beer garden, the kind of beloved neighbourhood hotel that's become a real fixture of the area.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a lovely beer garden in a convenient Prahran location, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends, a catch-up or a lazy afternoon in the sun. The garden and genuine character set it apart, and the College Lawn has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed afternoon in the beer garden, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere in Prahran.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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