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The Lomond Hotel, located at Nicholson Street, is a historic pub and restaurant that has been family owned and operated by The Neagle Family for over 30 years. Established in 1888 as The Albert Hotel, the pub features great company, awesome beer, and live music every day of the week. Despite its modern touch, this hotel retains its workers' pub charm from its early days. Enjoy a unique dining experience while immersed in a rich piece of Melbourne's history.
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01/06/2026

We are kicking off June with some great music at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday gets the ball rolling with Dan and the gang playing some jigs and reels at the famous Irish Session. Our local musicians know the odd tune or two. Maybe even some Supertramp!
Across the room the Chess Club keep their heads down while pulling off some spectacular moves of their own. And it's all free!

On Saturday we proudly present Paper Jane. With heartache grooves and vocals which are by turn vulnerable and anthemic Paper Jane are the "succulent Chinese meal" of Melbourne Americana. Theirs are songs of Australian stories and life beyond the happy ending. Lead singer Buck Edwards has a turbo vocal range that will leave you wanting for nothing. Don Redfern, the band's Dalai Llama of bass, holds it together along with their pocket rocket Michaela Burke on drums. Fiddle genius Scotty Jansen completes the line-up. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday at 5pm the band that needs no introduction... City Soul R***e!! A firm Lowie favourite, MCSR know how to get the joint rocking and loudly singing along. Don't miss the powerful lead vocals of Slatty D, supported by the muscular soul sounds of a great band. See you there! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

31/05/2026

Jeff Lang and hot band playing soulfully on a Sunday night 😊

27/05/2026

The Kitchen Table Tour with Frank Jones ' Bill Jackson and Dave Steel. Wonderful 😊

25/05/2026

It's another high-quality music week at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday evening is of course Irish Session night where Dan and the gang get together around the big table to play some jigs and reels for you.
Across the room the Chess Club players concentrate hard while quietly tapping their feet. It's a unique night.

Wednesday sees a special edition of Lomond Acoustica compered by Rodney Claringbould presenting The Kitchen Table Tour.
Bill Jackson, Frank Jones & Dave Steel come together for a rare Melbourne Show...
Playing old and new songs from their extensive solo catalogues, interspersed with their take on some classic Australian folk songs, they will make you sing, laugh and cry. 8pm.
Tickets $18 online, $20 at the door.

Our double header on Saturday kicks off at 5pm with Conundrum Irish Group. Playing the 2nd installment of their residency, Conundrum are a Melbourne band playing predominantly traditional Irish music. Come in for the joy and craic. 5pm $15

At 9pm we welcome Girl Friday and the Sepia Tones to the Lowie stage. Girl Friday collects and reshapes the most enduring sounds of the 20th century, turning the familiar into something wholly her own. It's always a great gig. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday we welcome back Jeff Lang for the fifth edition of Jeff Lang's Fandangled Jamboree, the monthly Sunday residency where Jeff invites his esteemed comrades for a roller coaster ride of musical thrills and spills.
Joining Jeff for the Jamboree - alongside drumming compadre Danny McKenna - will be Shane O'Mara & Michael Vidale!
See you at 5pm! $25

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

21/05/2026

Renegades of rock, foragers of funk, doyennes of dub, rascals of roots and sorcerers of soul...

17/05/2026

This week at Lowie Live!!

We kick off with a bang with Sheldon King, with an event which is selling fast!
In Sheldon's words: "I am so excited about this! My new album features the songs closest to my heart after 3 decades of songwriting, given an incredible, beautiful new life by the ethereal, vocals of Luna and Aoife.
We are launching on May 19th at the Lomond. CD's will be available on the night and downloads from bandcamp will be available for preorder from next week".
Early time of 7pm. Note: online tickets $15, $20 at the door.

The Irish Session will follow the Sheldon King gig.

On Friday we welcome back Lowie favs Buttered Loaf. Renegades of rock, foragers of funk, doyennes of dub, rascals of roots and sorcerers of soul, BUTTERED LOAF will deliver two sets of their best.
Head down & witness their brand of blistering, tone-bending musical thuggery and some seriously slippery, buttery grooves...
9pm $15

Our double header on Saturday kicks off at 5pm with Saturday Songstresses featuring Gina Hearnden, Alison Ferrier and Tanya Lee Davies. These three wonderful songwriters and performers will combine their powerful voices, bringing all the feels. 5pm $15

At 9pm Rod Paine & the Fulltime Lovers return to the Lowie Live stage. Come in to see them cook up a stew based upon the dirty electric Blues, Roots and R&B of the early sixties, but with splashes of Country balladry, Gospel, Americana and Rock n Roll. You get the full flavour! 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday we present Jim Green. Expect 3-part harmonies, blistering solos and grooves that get you dancing. Jim and some of Melbourne's best blues/Jazz instrumentalists will present a special evening of songs ranging from Jim's own to Ry Cooder and Randy Newman classics. Sam LeMann is a Melbourne treasure and his guitar has graced the stage alongside many jazz, western swing and blues line-ups over the years. Dave Evans is the lead singer and front man for the much loved Band Who Knew Too Much. Dan Witten lays down the bass grooves and sings like an angel. 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

14/05/2026

It will be a great music weekend at Lowie Live!!

On Saturday at 5pm Danny Walsh Banned are hosting a birthday bonanza of live music and stories for their esteemed septuagenarian keyboard player Leo ‘The Weed’ Tellefson OAM and you’re all invited. Expect tales of outcasts, drifters, the homeless, and voices half-heard on late-night regional radio, when the dial isn’t quite tuned in. These are songs overheard at the bar of a country pub or carried across a long night drive through broken landscapes, told with humour, grit, and a restless sense of wonder. 5pm $15

At 9pm we welcome MissSkaTonic to the stage. Purveyors of rocksteady and early Jamaican Ska, Miss Skatonic digs deep into the female fronted repertoire of the sixties and seventies. Featuring vocal harmonies, horns, Hammond and a killer rhythm section that gets you right in the belly this band boasts some of Melbourne's finest and most renowned players of the genre. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday we present Hell's Bells with Jody Bell, Sam Lemann, Andy Scott and Donny Stewart. Expect quality music from this stellar band with lots of fun! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

06/05/2026

We had some visitors in Keesey Pub Adventures who know a bit about what makes a great pub great. We thank them for their kind words and welcome them back anytime! 😊

04/05/2026

It's another big week at Lowie Live!!

We start with the wonderful Irish Session and Chess Club on Tuesday night. From 8pm

Our monthly Trivia Night is on Thursday. Get your team together and come on down. Lots of fun for those in the know. 7pm

Friday night sees PSI PHI - band take the stage. Drawing inspiration from the gatefold-era of 70s prog and psych rock hedonistic excess, this supergroup boasts a burgeoning repertoire of originals, blended with some iconic and formidable covers. PSI PHI evoke the gods & monsters of the golden age of rock with virtuosity and intensity. 9pm $15

We have two Lowie favourites performing on Saturday!
At 5pm we kick off with Mick Pealing & Nick Charles presenting their Long Road Home show. Mick Pealing and Nick Charles Music will beguile you with their virtuoso playing and heartfelt singing of their wonderful songs. 5pm $20
At 8.30pm we present The Pheasantry supported by Martyn Horstead, neither act requiring any introduction. Alt country, urban folk, country rock, rock n roll, bluegrass and blues from the city or the swamp … call it what you will, but these guys mix all this together, and more. It will be a special night! 9pm $15

And now for Sunday. The 10 year anniversary celebration of Lomond Acoustica!
Lowie Live regulars know the wonderful history of Lomond Acoustica, presented by Rodney Claringbould. Lomond Acoustica is an extension of a regular contemporary music show which has been running for over 33 years. 10 years ago it moved to what is its rightful place at The Lomond Hotel.
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary Rodney has gathered some stellar acts including Kris Mizzi, Mandy Connell, Kavisha Paola Mazzella, Nick Charles Music, Jimi Hocking a.k.a. Jimi the human, and Michael Waugh. It all kicks off at 3pm and will run into the night. Don't miss this one! 3.30pm $30

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

01/05/2026

Alison Ferrier and hot band including Jeff Lang

28/04/2026

It's another big week at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday night sees the famous Irish Session in the main bar. As always, the craic will be grand. Across the room our Chess Club friends concentrate hard while they tap their feet. From 8pm

On Wednesday Lomond Acoustica, presented by Rodney Claringbould, showcase more fine talent in Faces in the Street Band with Bruce Watson music and Hugh Belfrage.
Faces in the Street is an Australian Indie Folk trio born of the Keynes Brothers founded by John Fraser (vocals/guitar) & Rowan Cole vocals/mandolin/guitar/mandola) who draw their inspiration from folk, rock, and country blues.
Bruce & Hugh offer joyful, hilarious, thought provoking, totally engaging songs. Bruce is an Australian folk icon - a masterful craftsman of songs and story weaver who has won a stack of awards, has appeared at the Lomond many times. He is joined by the exquisite cello of Hugh Belfrage. 8pm $10

Friday night sees loved Lowie fav Alison Ferrier with her fabulous band the Upshots; Dave Folley on drums, Alics Gate-Eastley holding down the low end and Jeff Lang on electric guitar. Expect to hear sublime three-part harmonies and influences of folk, blues, country and rock. Always wonderful! 9pm $15

On Saturday afternoon at the earlier time of 3pm we present the always entertaining Honeybees with Possum in the Roof.
3 banging ukuleles, 1sultry sax and a gorgeous glockenspiel, what’s not to like! Playing a mix of retro favourites and hits of today, the Honeybees are a joy, a surprise, an act to remember.
Melbourne’s “Possum in the Roof” perform original toe tappin’ tunes in sweet harmony peppered with yodels of yesteryear. 3pm $15

Last but certainly never least we welcome back Lowie favs Moreland City Soul R***e on Sunday at 5pm. For the uninitiated MCSR deliver soul music that gets the joint hopping, with the huge voice of Slatty D up front, backed by one the best bands in the business. Come down for the singalongs! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

20/04/2026

It's another high-quality week at Lowie Live!

Tuesday sees our favourite local musicians return for the famed Irish Session. Who knows who will turn up this week to gather around the big table and play a selection of jigs and reels?
Across the room a growing number of chess players congregate for Chess Club. It's a unique night! From 8pm

On Friday night we present Cold Snap. Cold Snap has been igniting stages with their high-energy blend of blues, funk, soul, and R&B since 2007. Led by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Joe & Sonia Valenti, this powerhouse 6-piece delivers unforgettable live shows full of passion. Together with their stellar bandmates, they create a live experience that’s engaging, uplifting, and impossible to ignore! 9pm $15

Finally, on Sunday we welcome back Lowie favourite Jeff Lang for the fifth edition of Jeff Lang's Fandangled Jamboree, the monthly Sunday residency where Jeff invites his esteemed comrades for a roller coaster ride of musical thrills and spills. Joining Jeff for the Jamboree - alongside drumming compadre Danny McKenna - will be Jessie-Lee Zubkevych on electric guitar & Amy Valent Curlis on marimba. See you on Sunday for this one!! 5pm $25

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

14/04/2026

It's another big week at Lowie Live with an international flavour!

Tuesday night will be a special night as we welcome legendary Celtic guitarist Tony McManus back to the Lowie. Ranked alongside the guitar world’s all-time greats, Tony's fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with flavours, such as jazz and east European music. Don't miss this exciting gig!! 8pm $25

Wednesday night is a Lomond Acoustica event presented by Rodney Claringbould. It features another Lowie favourite in Enda Kenny Music, accompanied by Greg Hunt. Enda is one of the best entertainers in the world of folk and acoustic music. His songs are always memorable, often hard-hitting and spiced with plenty of humour.
Supporting are twin sisters Alanna & Alicia. Be ready to be captivated with their original folky/ jazz/ roots songs, sweet harmonies, and onstage warmth, wit and fun. 8pm $20

On Friday evening we welcome back The Re-Mains. Look out for a rip-roaring night of top-notch country rock and roll. 9pm $15

Our Saturday double-header kicks off at 5pm with Yola Ingley ) with Monica Weightman, Steve Temple and Johnny O. Lowie friend Yolanda needs no introduction. Her thoughtful songs are full of emotion and insight. 5pm $15

At 9pm we present Jack O'Dell Music, joined by a bunch of friends including Suzannah Espie. Jack is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter. Blending experience, soul, and groove, his performances reflect a lifetime immersed in great music. 9pm $10

Finally on Sunday we welcome Brian Campeau Music to the stage. Originally from Canada, Brian is mostly known for his complex guitar playing accompanied by long, sorrowful vocals. Some say he sounds like Nick Drake mixed with Radiohead, Hank Williams, and who knows what else. Some say he sounds angelic, so he'll go with that. It will be great gig! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

14/04/2026

It's another big week at Lowie Live with an international flavour!

Tuesday night will be a special night as we welcome legendary Celtic guitarist Tony McManus back to the Lowie. Ranked alongside the guitar world’s all-time greats, Tony's fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with flavours, such as jazz and east European music. Don't miss this exciting gig!! 8pm $25

Wednesday night is a Lomond Acoustica event presented by Rodney Claringbould. It features another Lowie favourite in Enda Kenny, accompanied by Greg Hunt. Enda is one of the best entertainers in the world of folk and acoustic music. His songs are always memorable, often hard-hitting and spiced with plenty of humour.
Supporting are twin sisters Alanna & Alicia, finalists in the Australian Folk Music Awards 2024. Be ready to be captivated with their original folky/ jazz/ roots songs, sweet harmonies, and onstage warmth, wit and fun. 8pm $20

On Friday evening we welcome back The Re-Mains who will be in cahoots with a mystery band made up of known heads from much loved local outfits. Look out for a rip-roaring night of top-notch country rock and roll. 9pm $15

Our Saturday double-header kicks off at 5pm with Yola Ingley II Band with Monica Weightman, Steve Temple and Johnny O. Lowie friend Yolanda needs no introduction, being part of the Melbourne music scene for the past two decades. Her thoughtful songs are full of emotion and insight. 5pm $15
At 9pm we present Jack O'Dell Music, with a bunch of friends including Suzannah Espie! Jack is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter with over 40 years in the business. Blending experience, soul, and groove, his performances reflect a lifetime immersed in great music. 9pm $10

Finally on Sunday we welcome Brian Campeau Music to the stage. Originally from Canada, Brian is mostly known for his complex guitar playing accompanied by long, sorrowful vocals. Some say he sounds like Nick Drake mixed with Radiohead, Hank Williams, and who knows what else. Some say he sounds angelic, so he'll go with that. It will be great gig! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

12/04/2026

This Tuesday evening (April 14th) Lowie Live is proud to present Tony McManus, the Legendary Celtic Guitarist, for a special gig.

Tony has extended and transcended the parameters of contemporary Celtic music. Ranked alongside the guitar world’s all-time greats, his fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with flavours such as jazz and east European music.

He has an uncanny ability to transpose the delicate, complex ornamentation of traditional bagpipe or fiddle tunes – even the phrasing of a Gaelic song – onto his six strings.

Don't miss this opportunity to see such a legend up close and personal! 8pm $25

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tony-mcmanus-at-the-lomond-hotel-tickets-1982857931450?aff=FB

08/04/2026

It will be another big week at Lowie Live!

On Friday we welcome back the much-loved Corduroys for the last gig of their current residency. Sadly, it is Nate's last gig so don't miss this one featuring the band's winning mix of infectious pop melodies with the rhythmic grooves of funk and the sophisticated harmonies of modern jazz. The place will be hopping! 9pm $15

Our double bill on Saturday begins at 5pm with Mick Pealing & Nick Charles with the Long Road Home. Featuring the formidable talents of Mick Pealing, widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest voices and known as the signature vocalist of the iconic band Stars, who will once again join forces with Nick Charles, Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots guitar. They are Lowie Live favorites for a reason! 5pm $20

At 9pm we present Johnny Wilson, Ken & Rory Maher, John McAuslan and Tony Hargreaves getting together for Ken's farewell gig. Be prepared to see a group of family and friends with a deep love for folk, country and bluegrass. Ken Maher of Merri Creak, The Colonials, Rebels without a Clue and countless others will be performing a selection of songs with nephew Johnny Wilson and son Rory Maher. Accompanied by loved folk music stalwart John McAuslan and the virtuosic piano playing of Tony Hargreaves, this is a gig about collaboration and community. Don't miss it. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday we finish the weekend with The Cold Hard Ground and Matt Malone & The Holy Spirits.
The Coldies bring their own mix of doom country, electric blues and fractured soul an array of songs to sooth old scars with healing balm of bass, voice, drums and electric guitar. Combine this with Blues rock with Matt’s lyrical style apocalyptic death country with the holy spirits earthly sounds and you have a recipe for some memorable sounds on a Sunday afternoon! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

07/04/2026

Moreland City Soul R***e featuring Stephen Housden (LRB) on guitar and Siobhan Hoohah on guest vocals belting out "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman". Brilliant stuff

07/04/2026

It was another great gig by Moreland City Soul R***e last Sunday, featuring Stephen Housden (LRB) on guitar and his daughter Siobhan Hoohah on guest vocals. Listen to Slatty D and Siobhan belt out the classic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"...brilliant stuff!!
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03/04/2026

Hi All. Reminding you that the bar and bottle shop are open until 11 pm tonight 😊

30/03/2026

It's a pre-Easter week but there is still music to be had at Lowie Live!

Tuesday night sees the return of Dan Bourke and the gang for another entertaining Irish Session. With plenty of room for our Chess Club players as well. Come in after 8 for the heartfelt music and the strategic moves!

Wednesday night's gig is a Lomond Acoustica event hosted by Rodney Claringbould, featuring Alex Burns and Michael Mildren.
It will be another wonderful Acoustica night, full of great songs, and lovely singing and playing. 8pm $10

The first Thursday of the month means its Trivia Night! Harry Boland (Mr Sunshine) presents an entertaining show where all trivia buffs get to show their knowledge in a fun team environment. Get in and grab your table! 7pm

Easter Sunday will be huge with the much-loved Moreland City Soul R***e taking the stage at 5pm. This band always puts on a great show, this Sunday will be no exception. Don't miss it! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

29/03/2026

Sime Nugent and the Capes playing on a Sunday afternoon 😊

25/03/2026

A brilliant Irish Session yesterday. If anyone asks you what makes the Lomond Hotel great...show them this. Some Bushwackers, Saorsie, Whirling Furphies and Little River Band pedigree here. Thanks to all of the musicians involved 🙏😍💪❤️🎻🎻🎻

23/03/2026

It's another big week of music (and accompanying quality food & beverages) at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday kicks us off in the front bar with the famous Irish Session accompanied by Chess Club. The room has something for everyone! From 8pm

On Friday night we present The Beez (from Berlin!). Whether its ABC TV´s Spicks and Specks or Folk Festivals from Vancouver Island to Woodford, Dublin to Port Fairy, The Beez deliver a dizzying pastiche of comedy and music that leaves their audiences reaching for the German-English phrasebook. The Beez in one word? “Prost!" 9pm $15

Come Saturday at 5pm we welcome back Lowie favs Conundrum Irish Group for the next installment in their last Saturday of each month residency (except for April!). Expect the usual winning mix of Irish folk that always puts smiles on faces and toes tapping. 5pm $15

Finally on Sunday Sime Nugent and The Capes take the stage. Sime has toured nationally and internationally throughout Australia, Europe and America and released more than a dozen albums with a range of bands in his 30-year career. Most recently he's worked with Linda Bull on Stardust - The songs of Willie Nelson and with Paul Kelly on his Christmas album, the song Sleep Australia Sleep and the legendary Gravy Shows. This version of The Capes band features members of Don Walker and the Suave F*cks, Tex Perkins Fat Rubber Band, The Drones and Mick Thomas's Roving Commission. 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

20/03/2026

These young talented humans blow us away every time!
Catch the Corduroys here again on Friday 10th April….

17/03/2026

The Tipplers just starting their gig tonight at the Lomond. Come on down and listen to some FREE Irish tunes and have a Guinness or 2….. 💚

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225 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick
Brunswick East, VIC
3057

The Lomond Hotel is located on Nicholson Street in Melbourne. If you plan to use public transport, you can take a tram or bus to the corner of Nicholson Street and Elgin Street. Alternatively, you can drive and park on the street or in nearby parking lots. Keep an eye out for parking restrictions, as some areas may be limited to residents or have time limits.

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 1am
Tuesday	12pm - 2am
Wednesday	12pm - 2am
Thursday	12pm - 3am
Friday	12pm - 3am
Saturday	12pm - 3am
Sunday	12pm - 1am

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The Lomond Hotel is a true gem in the heart of Melbourne. This historic pub and restaurant has been serving locals and visitors alike since 1888, and it's easy to see why it has stood the test of time. The Neagle Family has owned and operated this establishment for over 30 years, bringing their country charm to the city.

One of the things that sets The Lomond Hotel apart is its commitment to live music. Whether you're looking for a quiet night out or a lively evening with friends, there's always something happening at this venue. And with great company and awesome beer on offer, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

But it's not just about the entertainment - The Lomond Hotel also offers delicious food in its restaurant. From classic pub fare to more sophisticated dishes, there's something for everyone here. And with its prime location on Nicholson Street, it's the perfect spot to grab a bite before or after exploring all that Melbourne has to offer.

Overall, The Lomond Hotel is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an authentic Melbourne experience. With its rich history, friendly atmosphere, and commitment to quality entertainment and food, it's no wonder that this family-owned establishment has become such a beloved institution in the city.

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