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Hickens Hotel

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From cold beers in the Front Bar to golden hour sessions on the Rooftop, Hickens is your multi-level home for good times in the heart of Melbourne. Kick back with tank-fresh Carlton in the retro lounge, feast on pub classics, or turn things up at Abe’s Athletic Hall – arcades, sport, karaoke and all.

There’s a story behind these walls and it starts with Abe Hickens, the 1870's boxer-turned-legend who wasn’t afraid to break a few rules in this place.

A little history, a lot of fun.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Tuesday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Wednesday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Thursday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Friday
  • 11am - 3am 11am - 3am
Saturday
  • 11am - 3am 11am - 3am
Sunday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am

Location

127 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9810 0064
  • email address: info@hickenshotel.com.au
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