Leonards House of Love
A characterful, much-loved bar and pub in South Yarra, rated 4.6 across more than 2,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Leonards House of Love sits on Wilson Street in South Yarra, one of Melbourne's most stylish inner suburbs just off the buzz of Chapel Street. A characterful bar and pub with genuine personality, it's become a much-loved local — the kind of relaxed, atmospheric venue that draws a loyal crowd looking for somewhere with real character.
The appeal is that combination of an easygoing, characterful vibe and a great South Yarra location, ideal for a relaxed drink, a meal or a night out with friends. In an area with plenty of options, building this kind of devoted following speaks to a venue that nails the atmosphere and the welcome.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,500 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. The drinks, any food offering, opening hours and events vary, and a popular South Yarra venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere that's made Leonards such a local institution.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 01:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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