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Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

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Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

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"Try the bulmers apple and blackcurrant cider!"(2 Tips)
"Bulmers on tap and a nice close pub to wait for the movie to start."(3 Tips)
"Hot barmaids and Guinness on tap though."(2 Tips)
"The $12 steak is blade that has been beaten to try and tenderize it!"(3 Tips)

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Lucie NguyenJune 27, 2014
It is so busy on weekend, hard to find a table but the atmosphere was great, they have some awesome cocktail u can try
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Robert McDougallMarch 25, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Free wifi, beer garden and large areas in Melbourne Central level 3
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Rasoul BaghbanMarch 1, 2016
Highly recommended for your boring Saturday nights.
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Jonathan SteffanoniDecember 9, 2018
Sitting in a pub can certainly be an improvement from walking around Melbourne Central...
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number0sixMarch 14, 2012
The $12 steak is blade that has been beaten to try and tenderize it! Only good after a few (6-8) scotches
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Jorge ArgañarazJanuary 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great bands, the Sat night band rocks. Girls behind the bar are awesome
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Addam HardyMarch 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Not fantastic but not terrible either. Nice place to kick back while your partner is shopping
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Scott HilditchApril 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Some of the bar staff need not talk down to people, manager is helpful and good food
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Jessica DaltonApril 5, 2013
Wonderful. But after you leave they are full :(
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Gladys LeeAugust 4, 2013
Cheap beers under $10 (Y)
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David AnsenMay 27, 2011
contrary to previous tip, good food, good price. however they do manage to make beer taste rather bad!
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Elle PozenelDecember 30, 2011
Try the bulmers apple and blackcurrant cider!
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Barry HoneyJanuary 6, 2012
The food isn't that bad, plus you can play pool why you wait for the movie. Needs and English fruit machine though!
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Mike BroscheJanuary 20, 2020
No atmosphere, average service
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James CJanuary 4, 2013
Try the Parma
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CJ WelshMay 16, 2011
They have poker night on Wednesday! (via Scoville) Read more
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Megan BracksleyJune 19, 2011
Agree with slutty bar wenches tip, however didn't mind the food. Give the beef burger a go.
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Chris GrahamDecember 22, 2011
Great Pub. Highly reccomend
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Praveen VijayanAugust 26, 2014
Bad food, noisy and more like a club than a pub (especially on weekends). Hot barmaids and Guinness on tap though.
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Johnny JamesDecember 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
$15 Parma & Pot on Tuesdays
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Adam MMay 15, 2011
Serving sizes are huge..Get one between two!
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Karen CharltonDecember 10, 2013
Pool tables expensive. $4.
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Richard MccoyDecember 14, 2011
9 buck steak Mondays and Wednesday
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Alan TyterApril 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Good place for drinks over priced but still good but whatever you do do not eat the food it's shithouse
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Brendan TonkinJune 16, 2011
Needs better beer on tap. Oh well.
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Seb ConnDecember 23, 2009
Bulmers on tap and a nice close pub to wait for the movie to start.
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Jo GDecember 18, 2010
Don't leave without trying the WATERFALL :p
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Shaun ByrneSeptember 24, 2010
Order a Parma and eat it like you mean it!
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Michael BolandJanuary 15, 2011
Ask for the chess set!
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Matt AitkenAugust 27, 2011
Bring photo I.D. - no I.D. no entry!
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SlyNovember 9, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Show Sly this and get $5000 extra chips
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Daniel PAugust 15, 2011
Steak is very chewy and not filling at all!
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Andy WatsonAugust 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
$6 for a pot of ale? Are you bloody joking?
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Beatrice TingJune 4, 2010
$6 for a huge bowl of wedges that could feed 4 people!!!
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Tim DylanSeptember 29, 2010
Free pouring of spirit.. I love!
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Craig ClarkSeptember 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Nice Chicken Parma special on a Tuesday night.
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Daniel RowlandOctober 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Barry Machine is testing my patience!
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Rhonda PerkyApril 22, 2011
Horrendous music but slutty bar wenches.
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Jon DJune 24, 2013
Large portions, however their "policy" is no take-away of left overs, majorly disappointing. What a waste.
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Glen McBrideOctober 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Rhonda's a douche, go back to Sorry Grandma or Tramp
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PatrickOctober 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try a snakebite.
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Christopher DurinOctober 20, 2010
Headed here for a meeting..
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Jorge ArgañarazApril 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Security are as dumb as dog shit, don't expect them to help you. All fat and stupid
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Katherine WalshJanuary 19, 2013
Food is crap. Don't bother.
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Ruth RobertsonJanuary 29, 2011
Don't eat the food. Absolutely awful. Not bad Guinness, but horrible food
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K PApril 4, 2011
Terrible food and bad tasting beer.
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