Wolf’s Lair
Little Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Open nowToday 10:30 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded bar at Carlton in Melbourne with a 4.4 rating across 42 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 10:30 – 23:00
- FridayToday
- 10:30 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 10:30 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:30 – 19:00
Why it's worth checking out
Wolf's Lair sits on Little Elgin Street in Carlton, one of Melbourne's characterful inner suburbs known for its dining near the city and the university. With 42 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a lovely spot for a drink with plenty of character — a bar with a welcoming atmosphere, handy for a catch-up, a night out or unwinding after work, in the buzzing Carlton area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Drinks, events and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current details directly before you go.
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 4.4 from 42 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
- 69
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 49
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- 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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