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Founders & Co

77 Station Lake Rd, Lara VIC 3212, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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77 Station Lake Rd, Lara VIC 3212, Australia

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+61 404 508 600
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Founders & Co

Founders & Co delivers unapologetically huge pub-style plates right in the heart of Lara. Regulars drop in for the mid-week parma nights—featuring 20 varieties at $20—or roll in post-hike from the You Yangs for cold tap beers alongside crispy hot chips dusted with chicken salt. The kitchen accommodates varied dietary needs with ease, turning out dedicated gluten-free versions of lasagne, burgers, and breaded schnitzels that never sacrifice portion or bite. Plates arrive stacked with tender roast beef, rich mushroom arancini, and towering chicken wraps.

  • Mid-Week Parma Nights: Mid-week specials feature 20 different parma styles for $20 on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
  • Gluten-Free Comfort Classics: A dedicated gluten-free lineup spans comfort favorites from burgers to lasagne and parmas.
  • Oversized Portions: Generously sized mains, towering chicken wraps, and hot chicken-salted chips ensure no one leaves hungry.
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Why Diners Choose Founders & Co

Generous local dining, multi-generational hospitality, and midweek favorites in Lara

  • Substantial, oversized pub-style servings

    Mains and sides arrive in massive proportions, ensuring guests are fully satisfied without skimping on quality.

    Food was really good and the portions were huge!

    Leah Stones

  • Midweek themed parma specials

    Guests enjoy high-value midweek dining with 20 distinct varieties offered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

    We love their Parma nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays!! $20 each and 20 to choose from.

    Rosemarie Cauchi

  • Satiated comfort from hearty hospitality

    Diners leave with a sense of complete culinary satisfaction and generous plate value that surpasses typical dining portions.

    the meals are big and well worth the price, thus saying that it was a VERY enjoyable meal

    Civortep Htennek

  • Welcoming neighborhood care

    Patrons feel warmly embraced and looked after by friendly, attentive front-of-house staff across lunch and dinner.

    Really friendly service, advised two items were unavailable before we viewed the menu, relaxed atmosphere and did I say really friendly service.

    Mery

  • Effortless milestone and family gatherings

    The venue comfortably supports large milestone celebrations, accommodating diverse ages, high chairs, and multi-generational tastes.

    Despite being a very busy night our group of 22 were well looked after by very friendly young waiters . The food also was excellent! EVERBODY enjoyed their meal and they are such generous servings .

    Debra Williams

  • Inclusive comfort dining for dietary needs

    A dedicated range of gluten-free comfort staples—from lasagne to burgers and parmas—ensures dietary needs are seamlessly shared.

    Great food, large range of GF options (lasagne, Parma, burgers etc.) Good pricing.

    Lisa Morgan

Signature comfort staples and generous pub classics loved by locals

  • Parma

    the parma made us both feel like dwarves, I think quiet possibly the largest parma I've ever seen.

    Kragg The Grimm

  • Salt and Pepper Calamari

    We both ordered salt and pepper calamari which was absolutely amazing.

    Marilena Murphy

  • Surf and Turf

    Surf and turf was so tasty. Steak was cooked perfectly, the salad has a beautiful dressing and the chips are delicious and crispy.

    Paige H

  • Risotto

    best risotto I've had in a while. Food was really good and the portions were huge!

    Leah Stones

Other favorites

Starters, sides, desserts, and drinks to complement your meal

  • Chips

    The chips had the perfect amount of chicken salt, they were hot and crispy.

    Maddy Cavcic

  • Arancini

    Arancini were delicious creamy balls with mushroom pieces and a tomato sauce

    Mery

  • House Made Caramel Cheesecake

    I also had the house made caramel cheesecake and it topped off our dinner perfectly.

    Ethan Diprose

  • Beers on Tap

    Had the calamari salad and surf and turf and beers on tap!

    Angelina Medved

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate everyday dining in Lara

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Comfort Menu

    Rather than limiting gluten-intolerant guests to side salads, Founders & Co provides an extensive gluten-free comfort lineup including GF parmas, lasagne, and burgers.

  • Mid-Week 20-Style Parma Nights

    On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the kitchen runs dedicated $20 promo nights featuring a lineup of 20 distinct parma styles.

  • Family Milestone & Multi-Gen Hospitality

    Accommodating multi-generational milestone gatherings, the team manages tables of 20+ guests with high chairs readily available for young families.

  • Individual Split Bill Accommodation

    To streamline group dining logistics and group celebrations, the venue accommodates individual split payments at the counter.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, meal portions, and dietary options for visiting Founders & Co.

  • Book Ahead for Mid-Week Parma Nights

    Mid-week Parma nights are especially popular on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, so reserve a table ahead of time to ensure you get a spot.

  • Plan for Substantial Serving Sizes

    Portions are notably generous across parmas, schnitzels, and mains, making plates easy to share among groups or families with moderate appetites.

  • Explore Gluten-Free Comfort Options

    Diners requiring gluten-free options have a dedicated comfort food selection available, including adaptations for lasagne, parmas, and burgers.

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