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The Colonial Hotel

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  • Restaurant

The Colonial Hotel is a traditional pub with affordable drinks and a friendly vibe. It offers daily lunches and dinners with a Mediterranean influence, and weekly specials offering hungry patrons a range of hearty and traditional favourites.

The pub also offers multiple spaces for various functions and events, and is home to the nightclub Brown Alley.

The Colonial Hotel is closed on public holidays.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Thursday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Friday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Saturday
  • 3pm - 10pm 3pm - 10pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

The Colonial Hotel
585 Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9670 8599
  • email address: functions@thecolonialhotel.com.au
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