Events & Parties

Whether you’re looking to book an intimate event or a classic shindig, our 3 distinct spaces suit between 14 to 80 people.   

There are different options when booking The Lion & Wombat, you can either hire the individual spaces exclusively, or for larger events you can hire the whole venue.

Our seated and canapé menus (listed below) are focused on classic, seasonal dishes with our nostalgic British twist. Our wine list is a mix of old and new world and our beers champion local breweries. We have a classics cocktail offering as well as a range of unique house tipples.

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Spaces

  • Function and party space St Kilda pub

    Restaurant

    25 seated
    40 standing

    The restaurant space features our signature navy blue walls decorated with an eclectic mix of art and collectibles. A long tan banquette booth runs the length of the art wall for a comfortable dining experience.

  • Beer Garden exclusive hire St Kilda

    Beer Garden

    30 seated
    40 standing

    Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Grey Street, our sun-filled beer garden is a leafy, sheltered space that is part of the buildings internal outdoor square. Its surrounded by landscaped gardens, climbing greenery and colourful blooms in the summer months.

  • Intimate event space for small groups Melbourne

    Snug

    12 seated
    16 standing

    Our smallest space, the snug is perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations. Consisting of two round dining tables and our chesterfield leather lounge area this is a mixed seating option. Our sofa area looks into leafy Clyde Street where you can sit back and watch the world go by.

Function menus

  • The Lion

    $59pp (2 course) $69pp (3 course)
    Sharing entrées and mains with individually plated dessert

    Scotch egg, mustard

    House pickled veggies (V)

    Ford Farm cheddar and leek croquettes, chive mayo (V)

    -

    Roasts (choice of 2 meats)

    Beef rump, chicken & stuffing, lamb shoulder OR rolled pork belly

    Roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, peas, carrots, gravy, bread sauce, pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese

    -

    Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream

  • The Wombat

    $59pp (2 course) $69pp (3 course)
    Individual plated entrées and desserts with sharing mains

    Prawn cocktail

    Cucumber, stracciatella, thyme salt, herb oil (V)

    -

    Whole roast chicken, caper and tarragon sauce

    Sirloin steak, creamy peppercorn sauce

    Herby roast potatoes

    Allotment salad

    -

    Banoffee pie

  • Christmas

    $59pp (2 course) $69pp (3 course)
    Sharing entrees with individually plated mains and desserts

    Christmas dinner sausage rolls

    Bubble & squeak croquettes (V)

    -

    Christmas roast

    Chicken breast, rolled chicken thigh with cranberry chestnut stuffing, pig in blanket, roasties, hispi cabbage with bacon, creamed leeks, honey carrots, yorkie, gravy and a christmas cracker.

    -

    ‘Christmas Mess’ cream, meringue, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur infused berries, lemon curd (GF)

  • Canapés

    6 canapés $40 per person
    9 canapés $60 per person

    Select from:

    Scotch egg, mustard

    Chicken liver parfait, blueberry jam, brioche

    Pave potato squares, roast garlic and smoked chilli dipping sauce (V GF)

    Sloe gin cured salmon, rye, pickled cucumber, crème fraîche (GFO)

    Ford Farm cheddar and leek croquette, chive mayo (V)

    Pork, chilli & fennel sausage roll (GFO)

    Mini fish finger sandwich

    Farmhouse terrine, cornichons, branston pickle, lavosh

    Prawn cocktail, prawn cracker (GF)

    Loaded Yorkshire pudding, rare beef, chives, whipped horseradish

    Loaded Yorkshire pudding, potato, roasted peppers, sage, whipped horseradish (V)

*Seasonal menu changes may apply. We can accommodate any necessary dietary requirements – please inform us prior to your event. Our set menus are available for groups of 14-40. Canapés are available for groups of 14-80. Drinks packages are also available to suit your budget.

Get in touch

Contact our events team using the contact form below, or call 0478 773 553 to discuss your event further.

Please note we’re closed Monday and Tuesday.