Leonard's House of Love

Top choice in Melbourne


Inside what appears to be someone's '70s love-shack party house you'll find this American bar touting 'free love and cold beer'. The menu is mostly burgers, fried chicken and loaded fries, which can be scoffed outside when warm or by the fire when chilly. Challenge a stranger to a game of pool and try the house Bathtub Lager.

Pinching pennies? Visit between noon and 4pm Monday through Thursday and grab a burger, chicken tenders, fries and a drink for $20.


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