Little Lygon Bar
220 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 03:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded bar on Lygon Street in Carlton with a 4.6 rating across 130 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
Little Lygon Bar brings a characterful bar to Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne's famous Italian-flavoured precinct just north of the city. A 4.6 rating from 130 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, characterful bar with a loyal following — a lovely spot for a drink, an aperitivo or a relaxed evening on one of Melbourne's most celebrated streets. Carlton's iconic Lygon Street, with its restaurants, cafes and buzz, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider night out.
Drinks lists, events and trading hours at bars change over time, and weekends get busy. Check current details directly with the venue, and consider arriving early or booking where possible to be sure of a spot.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 130 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 79
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 64
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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