Restaurant
Teller
81 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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81 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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Set inside a heritage former bank on Lygon Street, Teller delivers refined neighbourhood dining across distinct, welcoming spaces. Regulars know it strikes the balance of a relaxed local watering hole with a remarkably sharp kitchen. The layout flows naturally from a buzzing front bar to the airy Pavilion, laneway beer garden, and dedicated upstairs dining rooms that make milestone group gatherings completely seamless. Plates lean into unpretentious, ingredient-driven comfort—think chargrilled octopus with salsa roja, 12-hour fall-apart lamb shoulder, and thick Scotch fillets served alongside crisp chips. Diners lingering over drinks often match a house Teller Lager or pink grapefruit spritz with potato, leek, and scamorza croquettes.
- Heritage multi-room spaces: Housed within a former bank building, featuring the Pavilion, Annex, laneway beer garden, and an upstairs private dining room.
- Dedicated celebration dining: Attentive coordination makes hosting milestone celebrations, birthdays, and group lunches easy and stress-free.
- Neighbourhood staples & specials: Hearty mid-week steak specials and weekend roasts paired with cold local draughts and classic spritzes.
What's On at Teller
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Teller
From stress-free private events across versatile heritage rooms to relaxed mid-week dinners, discover why Brunswick East gathers at Teller.
Meticulous Event Coordination
From initial inquiry through day-of execution, dedicated event coordination ensures floor plans, menus, and media run smoothly without friction.
Lea was so prompt, thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly organised, and the entire process felt so seamless and stress-free.
Alex High-Value Neighbourhood Specials
Mid-week and weekend staples deliver exceptional value with generous portions, from Wednesday porterhouse specials to signature roasts.
Delicious porterhouse steak /chips/salad, I was lucky they had a special on for $25. Delicious!
Sam James Holt Carefree Celebration Hosting
Hosts can fully celebrate and connect with their guests knowing attentive floor staff and management are handling every logistical detail.
They made the planning process easy and ensured everything ran smoothly on the night allowing us to relax and enjoy the celebration.
Mala Plymin Cosy, Relaxed Neighbourhood Sanctuary
Warm hospitality and considered design inside a former bank offer a comfortable, unpretentious retreat for casual get-togethers and dates.
The waitress was lovely and the surrounding were warm and cosy. Exactly what we were looking for on a typicallly Melbourne Saturday afternoon.
Esther Van Arend Distinct Spaces for Group Gatherings
A heritage building configured with multiple dedicated areas—including the Pavilion, Annex, upstairs room, and laneway—caters seamlessly to milestone parties and receptions.
We held our friend’s hens lunch in January in the private upstairs event space at Teller and had the most wonderful day!
Lauren Martin Tailored Formats for Multi-Generational Events
A versatile room layout allows organizers to combine private dining with soft play setups, kids menus, and games for seamless multi-generational parties.
Great rooms to host parties but even better with the side Annex room for soft play/kids area.
Susan Phung
Most popular items
Signature mains and specials favored by guests
Wednesday night steak special
We really enjoyed the Wednesday night steak special and loved both different steaks, especially the wagyu scorch fillet.
Kimia Saadat Sunday roast
Amazing Sunday roast (it was delicious lamb today)
Thushan Fernando 12-hour lamb shoulder
The 12-hour lamb shoulder is the real knockout though: fall-apart tender with a depth that makes you reconsider what shoulder can be.
Dario Michelone potato leek croquettes
potato leek croquettes
Esther Van Arend
Other favorites
Complementary drinks and sides to complete your table
caramelised carrots
caramelised carrots which were delicious and a nice addition to the chips and salad
Kimia Saadat barrel negroni
barrel negroni
Esther Van Arend pink grapefruit spritz
pink grapefruit spritz
Esther Van Arend Teller Lager
Teller Lager
livingroundtheworld
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful gestures and flexible hospitality details that enhance celebrations and dining at Teller.
Pre-Event Equipment & Walkthrough Trials
Event organizers can conduct preliminary walkthroughs and test digital media or audiovisual equipment directly in rooms like the Pavilion prior to event day.
Dedicated Children's Play Corner Coordination
Private function spaces accommodate integrated setups such as play corners and soft play zones in the adjoining Annex room for events with young children.
Family Table Engagement & Activities
Families dining with children receive attentive table amenities including colouring sheets, board games, and treats like banana lollies from the floor team.
Flexible Menu & Course Customisation
Kitchen staff accommodate bespoke banquet adjustments, allowing guests to substitute set dessert courses for extra savoury sides during roast services.
Before you head over
Practical advice for booking events, dining with family, and timing specials at Teller
Plan and Coordinate Private Events in Advance
Coordinate your private party early with event manager Lea to arrange custom floorplans, A/V testing, and dedicated spaces like the Annex or upstairs room.
Bring the Kids for an Early Dinner
Teller accommodates families seamlessly with colouring sheets, board games, children's menus, and space for soft play setups in the Annex.
Target the Mid-Week and Sunday Specials
Drop in mid-week or on weekends to take advantage of high-value dining staples like the Wednesday night steak special and Sunday roast lamb.
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