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The Colonial Hotel Colonial Hotel, Keeping Melbourne Fed and Watered......and Dancing since 2001 The Colonial Hotel is perfectly positioned on the New York end of the city.

Only a stone's throw to Etihad Stadium, Southern Cross station, numerous parks and gardens, outdoor areas, markets, shopping centres, Crown casino and Festival hall. These close knit precincts offer a diversity in nightlife, bars, cafe dining and lifestyle offerings.King and Lonsdale street has been synonymous for many years with great food and great nightlife! In one of Melbourne's oldest historically settled areas, King and Lonsdale street is a vibrant foodie, music and lifestyle haven. At the Colonial Hotel its friendly staff prides itself on taking the best produce and char grilling it to perfection. Choose from the varied menu where the house specialities include high quality steaks and fresh chicken parmigianas oven backed and not fried. Hansa our meat suppliers take great pride in winning many awards every year for their high quality of all meats including aged, grass fed ,grain fed and homemade small goods. The combination of smart decor, excellent coffee, cakes relaxed ambience and sensational fresh, clean food has garnered Colonials cafe/restaurant/bar rave reviews and a following of discerning diners. The Colonial hotel serves an extensive menu featuring steaks ,chicken, pork, seafood, burgers, salads, pastas, risottos, vegetarian and gluten free meals, with our weekly specials updated every Tuesday. Experience the selection of world class pizzas, which are renowned for their freshness and taste. Each pizza is made entirely to order from a variety or premium ingredients. You can dine inside or out, and we offer take away orders. Be sure to take advantage of our all day menu ,which runs from 11.30am until 9.30pm each night. Dishes are complemented by a selection of quality wines, premium beers and spirits. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends or colleagues for a savoury snack and a glass of wine or indulge in a wicked dessert. The venue is one of Melbourne's most iconic heritage buildings, located on the corner of King and Lonsdale street previously known as Lazars. Music plays a big part on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings when the club starts at 10.00pm and goes till dawn at Brown Alley. It has 3 levels,4 separate function rooms and a large roof top which is tucked away on the third level and idea for your next function. These function areas cater to groups of all sizes big or small. Our license holds 900 people. The Colonials function team is experienced in the planning and execution of all function types, from corporate events, cocktail and private parties, to weddings, product launches, birthdays or social functions. We specialise in themed functions like or trivia, karaoke.

C*D workers 🤝 knowing exactly where lunch or dinner is sorted.Whether it’s a midweek reset, post work feed or an excuse ...
14/10/2026

C*D workers 🤝 knowing exactly where lunch or dinner is sorted.

Whether it’s a midweek reset, post work feed or an excuse to leave the office. Our steak and parma specials are on Wednesday to Friday all day at The Colonial Hotel.

Classic parma $23.50
Porterhouse $25.5
Rib Eye $30.5
Scotch Fillet $36.5

*Classic Parma served w/chips & salad
*All steak specials served w/chips, salad and gravy

Dom Dolla at Marvel calls for a pregame 🍊$15 Aperol Spritz. All day. All night.See you at The Colonial before the dance ...
22/09/2026

Dom Dolla at Marvel calls for a pregame 🍊

$15 Aperol Spritz. All day. All night.

See you at The Colonial before the dance floor 🪩🥂

The Colonial Hotel is a restaurant, bar and function venue all under the one roof. Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne city, The Colonial offers a lunch and dinner to our restaurant guests from 11.30am – 9.30pm Mondays to Fridays and from 3pm - 9:30pm on Saturdays. Our restaurant offers tr...

Sunny days are on the way ☀️Which means long lunches, cold drinks, plus something a little lighter. Our classic Caesar i...
18/09/2026

Sunny days are on the way ☀️

Which means long lunches, cold drinks, plus something a little lighter. Our classic Caesar is ready for it.

THE BIG GAME, DOWN UNDER 🇺🇸🇦🇺NFL is coming to Melbourne! Catch all the action LIVE at The Colonial Hotel this Friday.GAM...
09/09/2026

THE BIG GAME, DOWN UNDER 🇺🇸🇦🇺

NFL is coming to Melbourne! Catch all the action LIVE at The Colonial Hotel this Friday.

GAME DAY SPECIAL 🍔
American Beef Burger + Pot of Carlton Draught $22.50

Doors open from 10am. Come for the game, stay for a feed 🍻

📅 Friday 11 September
📍 The Colonial Hotel, Melbourne C*D

The Colonial Hotel is a restaurant, bar and function venue all under the one roof. Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne city, The Colonial offers a lunch and dinner to our restaurant guests from 11.30am – 9.30pm Mondays to Fridays and from 3pm - 9:30pm on Saturdays. Our restaurant offers tr...

🏉 Footy Thursday is sorted at The Colonial!Heading to the Four’N Twenty Legends Game at Marvel Stadium this Thursday? St...
25/08/2026

🏉 Footy Thursday is sorted at The Colonial!

Heading to the Four’N Twenty Legends Game at Marvel Stadium this Thursday? Stop by for a feed before the game, just a 5 minute walk from the stadium.

🍻 Happy Hour 3–6pm
🍗 $22.50 Classic Parma
🥩 $25 Porterhouse
🥩 $30 Rib-Eye
🥩 $36 Scotch Fillet

Game kicks off at 7:30pm, so get in early for a few drinks before heading over to Marvel.

📍 585 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
📞 Bookings: 9670 8599

Heading to the double header tomorrow? Pop into The Colonial for a warming feed and $20 Carlton Draught jugs 🍻 Open from...
14/08/2026

Heading to the double header tomorrow?

Pop into The Colonial for a warming feed and $20 Carlton Draught jugs 🍻

Open from 3pm-8:45pm.

Happy Wednesday! 🍕🍹Halfway through the work week calls for a proper lunch break.Escape the office for fresh pizza, a cri...
12/08/2026

Happy Wednesday! 🍕🍹

Halfway through the work week calls for a proper lunch break.

Escape the office for fresh pizza, a crisp Caesar salad and an Aperol Spritz at The Colonial Hotel.

The parma everyone talks about.Loaded with melted mozzarella, bacon, roasted capsicum, avocado, red onion and jalapeños,...
06/08/2026

The parma everyone talks about.

Loaded with melted mozzarella, bacon, roasted capsicum, avocado, red onion and jalapeños, served with chips and salad.

Comfort food done right at The Colonial Hotel.

Thursday night footy is back at Marvel! 🏉Make The Colonial Hotel your pre-game destination before Western Bulldogs take ...
03/08/2026

Thursday night footy is back at Marvel! 🏉

Make The Colonial Hotel your pre-game destination before Western Bulldogs take on North Melbourne.

🍺 Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm
🥩 Thursday lunch and dinner specials
📍 Just a 5 minute walk from Marvel Stadium

Cold beers, steak specials and footy. What more could you want?

A great steak deserves a great glass of red 🍷Cooked just the way you like it, served with chips, salad and our rich mush...
30/07/2026

A great steak deserves a great glass of red 🍷

Cooked just the way you like it, served with chips, salad and our rich mushroom sauce.

Book now via our website or email [email protected]

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585 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

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