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The Lion & Wombat

107 Grey St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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107 Grey St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 478 773 553
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Lion & Wombat

Step into this dimly lit St Kilda pub for a genuine taste of Britain, anchored by one of the town's most sought-after Sunday roasts. The kitchen turns out pink roast beef, chicken packed with stuffing, and crisp vegetarian options, each stacked alongside towering Yorkshire puddings and rich roasties. UK expats treat the bar like their local back home—nursing pints of Guinness, trading banter with British staff, and sharing sides of bubbled cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets. The rear beer garden welcomes dogs on warm afternoons, while dinner wraps up with a proper sticky date pudding.

  • Traditional Sunday Roasts: Features roast beef, roast chicken with stuffing, or vegetarian mains served with towering Yorkshire puddings, roasties, and rich gravy.
  • Authentic Pub Classics: Delivers genuine UK comfort dishes from cauliflower cheese to sticky date pudding alongside pints of Guinness.
  • Cozy Local Atmosphere: Offers a dimly lit dining room and a dog-friendly rear beer garden staffed by warm, familiar British hospitality.
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Why Dine at The Lion & Wombat

Discover why guests celebrate The Lion & Wombat for genuine British pub classics, iconic Sunday roasts, and a cosy neighbourhood vibe.

  • Authentic Sunday Roasts with Full Trimmings

    The dedicated Sunday roast program features succulent roast beef and chicken alongside light Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, stuffing, and rich customized gravies.

    The roast chicken was cooked beautifully and served with the most scrumptious stuffing, perfectly roasted potatoes, carrots and peas. The Yorkshire pudding was exceptionally light, fluffy and delicious

    Troy Hughes

  • Speciality Trimmings & Classic Sides

    Signature additions like melt-in-the-mouth cauliflower cheese and house-made pigs in blankets provide complete British roast accompaniments.

    We also ordered the cauliflower cheese, which was simply melt-in-the-mouth, and added the venue’s speciality pigs in blankets, which were absolutely worth it

    Troy Hughes

  • Nostalgic British Tavern Comfort

    Step into a genuine UK tavern environment that transports expats and locals with authentic pub classics, familiar British accents, and nostalgic comfort.

    Teleported back to the UK the moment you step inside, warm welcoming, comfortable, friendly, inviting quaint restaurant, amazing quality & delicious authentic British food

    Emma Drury

  • Comforting Taste of Home

    Warm hospitality and attentive staff create an authentic, welcoming atmosphere that puts diners at ease immediately.

    Having been away from the UK for a while, this was absolutely needed. Beef was unreal, and the complementary gravy was great.

    Jonty Collins

  • Dimly Lit Cosiness & Beer Garden Retreat

    The pub features a dimly lit, atmospheric interior alongside a relaxed rear beer garden suited for long casual gatherings.

    It’s dimly lit and furnished for maximum cosiness on the inside, but still with a beer garden at the back for your enjoyment

    M

  • Welcoming, Pet-Friendly Hospitality

    A dedicated dog-friendly environment ensures four-legged companions are warmly welcomed inside and in dedicated cool outdoor zones.

    Lovely and friendly waitstaff - lots of bonus points for being very accommodating and giving lots of love to our dog!

    E L

Signature roasts and tavern favorites

  • Roast Beef

    Beef was unreal, and the complementary gravy was great.

    Jonty Collins

  • Roast Chicken

    The roast chicken was cooked beautifully and served with the most scrumptious stuffing, perfectly roasted potatoes, carrots and peas.

    Troy Hughes

  • Scotch Egg

    had a scotch egg and roast beef

    Jay Drury

  • Fish Finger Sandwich

    Rockling fish fingers sandwich seriously the BEST thing we’ve tasted for a Loooonnnngggg time !

    Carlisle Hats

Other favorites

Classic British pub sides and sweet finishes

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    We also ordered the cauliflower cheese, which was simply melt-in-the-mouth

    Troy Hughes

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    The pudding is an absolute must try and the perfect way to end the night

    M

  • Pigs in Blankets

    added the venue’s speciality pigs in blankets, which were absolutely worth it and complemented the meal perfectly.

    Troy Hughes

  • Banoffee Pie

    finished it off with a banoffee pie, it was the best thing i have EVER put in my mouth

    Nick Hunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book ahead for Sunday roast?

Yes, reserving a table in advance is strongly recommended, especially for Sunday roast, as the venue gets very busy and roasts can sell out.

What options and trimmings are included with the Sunday roast?

Yes, Sunday roast choices include beef, chicken with stuffing, and vegetarian/nut roast options, paired with traditional trimmings like Yorkshire puddings, potatoes, carrots, and peas. You can also order extra sides such as pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese.

Is parking available nearby?

Street parking is available around the corner, though finding a spot nearby can take extra time during peak hours, so plan to allow a little buffer when driving.

Is the venue dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Staff are very accommodating and cool seating areas are available, including the rear outdoor beer garden.

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