Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Hearty pub classics, DJs and regular live sport in an old-fashioned space with leather booths.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hearty pub classics, DJs and regular live sport in an old-fashioned space with leather booths.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- FridayToday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 03:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 60
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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