Restaurant
Lulie Tavern
225 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
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225 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
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Lulie Tavern delivers a raw Americana saloon experience on Johnston Street, pairing rock 'n' roll with free pool and no-cover live bands. Downstairs buzzes with neon, unpretentious locals, and smashed patties hot off the flat top. Head upstairs to Full Moon Fever, where a retractable roof handles sudden Melbourne rain over pints and crisp onion rings.
- Free Pool & Live Gigs: Complimentary pool downstairs alongside a regular roster of free local rock bands.
- Retractable Rooftop Bar: Full Moon Fever upstairs features an all-weather retractable roof for rain or shine drinks.
- Burgers & Pub Snacks: Juicy smashed patty burgers served alongside crisp chips and onion rings.
What's On at Lulie Tavern
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Lulie Tavern
From complimentary pool and free live gigs to an all-weather rooftop retreat, here is why patrons choose Lulie Tavern.
Complimentary Pool Table
Lulie Tavern features a downstairs pool table free of coin mechanisms or play charges, letting patrons shoot rounds casually while having drinks.
There is also a free pool table for people to enjoy.
Edwar Kartio Free Live Music and Local Bands
The venue hosts free-entry gigs and live local bands downstairs without ticketing or door cover fees.
amazing itself that they can offer live music (and actually good music) for free
Helena All-Weather Retractable Rooftop
The Full Moon Fever rooftop bar features an all-weather retractable roof that opens up in fine weather and closes to shield against unpredictable rain.
The rooftop is my favourite part of the venue, and it has a retractable roof which is essential given Melbourne's unpredictable weather.
Davie Bruce Adaptable Group Celebrations
The flexible rooftop setup easily hosts informal post-wedding parties and casual group drinks regardless of cloud cover.
our guests loved the open rooftop bar and amazing cocktails on a cloudy day
Krateesha Sharma Classic Americana Saloon Vibe
The downstairs saloon pairs classic rock soundtracks with dim Western-style roadhouse styling and lively neighborhood energy.
the venue is a super cool country n western saloon thing, and the music they play is broadly excellent classic rock
Alexandra Evans Welcoming Local Community Feel
Staff foster an explicitly inclusive, welcoming neighborhood tavern culture with active community care.
proper local bar with a community feel
Helena
Most popular items
Signature saloon fare and pours enjoyed across the venue
Burgers
burger and onion rings were so good! Its rare to find a place that does a proper smashed patty and does it well.
Helena Chicken Wings
$1 wing night, they were so moist and cooked to order! The sauces were lovely and I was obsessed with the pickles
Natasha Bell Onion Rings
Expect hearty burgers, legendary onion rings, and a solid selection of craft beers and cocktails.
Calum Cookson Craft Beers
Sensational pub - awesome craft beer selection, excellent music, very happy we stopped in.
Ray Goodrich
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to play pool?
Yes. Guests frequently highlight that the pool table downstairs is free to use while enjoying drinks and music.
Does the rooftop have shelter for bad weather?
Lulie Tavern features an upstairs rooftop bar known as Full Moon Fever, which is equipped with a retractable roof that opens up in good weather and closes during unpredictable Melbourne conditions.
Are dogs allowed at the tavern?
Yes. Customers note the tavern is very dog-friendly, and an elevator provides easy access to the rooftop deck without navigating stairs.
Can you book a table in advance?
Yes, Lulie Tavern accepts table reservations, which can be useful when planning visits for groups or rooftop drinks.
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