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Lulie Tavern

225 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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225 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

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+61 437 626 885
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lulie Tavern

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.
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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

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

Before you head over

Practical tips for drinks, food specials, and live music at Lulie Tavern

  • Order drinks at the downstairs bar

    Grab your drinks downstairs in person before heading up to the rooftop, as QR code drink ordering upstairs can be unavailable.

  • Arrive early for limited menu items

    Popular food items like chicken wings can sell out as early as mid-afternoon, so arrive early if you have your heart set on them.

  • Dine before live band sets

    Pair an early dinner of smash burgers and sides downstairs before catching live music, as popular free gigs draw crowds to the stage area.

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