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The Tippler & Co.

58 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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Find The Tippler & Co.

58 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

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+61 492 891 971
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Tippler & Co.

East Melbourne’s unpretentious retreat balances tucked-away garden charm with seamless private hosting minutes from the MCG. An inviting escape from the city rush—expect thoughtful dining pockets, easy banter across the bar, and an upstairs room wrapped in an original Mirka Mora mural for milestone celebrations. Regulars pull up for midweek gnocchi or settle into the leafy, dog-friendly back courtyard with local tap beers and crisp pork and apple sausage rolls before heading to the footy. Plates arrive composed and rich: pan-fried potato pillows, charred steak with deep jus, and triple-cooked fries paired with a tart house cocktail.

  • Dedicated Mural Function Room: Upstairs event space fits 30 to 75 guests for birthdays and corporate gatherings beneath an original Mirka Mora mural.
  • Curated Midweek Specials: Focused dining favors rich, composed plates alongside Tuesday steak and Wednesday gnocchi specials.
  • Dog-Friendly Back Courtyard: Tucked-away outdoor garden retreat welcoming dogs for drinks, bites, and pre-match gatherings.
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Why Choose The Tippler & Co.

From private milestone events in the Mural Room to refined midweek dining and leafy courtyard drinks, discover why guests choose The Tippler & Co.

  • Dedicated Mural Room for Private Celebrations

    Host private gatherings and milestone celebrations upstairs in a dedicated setting highlighted by an authentic Mirka Mora mural, accommodating 30 to 75 attendees with flexible arrangements.

    The Mural Room is absolutely beautiful, and all of my guests commented on how warm the space is.

    alyssa moran

  • Seamless End-to-End Function Coordination

    Event organizers receive thorough, responsive planning support from initial enquiry through to full dietary management and seamless run-of-day execution.

    From the very beginning, Gus and the team took care of everything and made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

    Susie Dobbie

  • Complete Peace of Mind for Organizers

    Hosts can relax entirely knowing their milestone celebration or corporate event is guided attentively without having to oversee day-of logistics.

    We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our special occasion.

    Jacinda Martin

  • Warm and Inviting Neighborhood Retreat

    The dining room fosters a calm, welcoming neighborhood ambiance where guests feel immediately comfortable enjoying unhurried conversations.

    Warm and cozy environment. Service was excellent and food was amazing.

    Matthew Potter

  • Thoughtfully Curated Dining and Midweek Specials

    A curated, tight menu features composed, restaurant-style dishes alongside popular themed evenings such as Tuesday steak night and Wednesday gnocchi specials.

    The servings lean towards refined, restaurant-style portions — richer, more composed dishes designed to be savoured slowly and paired with drinks.

    Jennifer Elliot

  • Dog-Friendly Open-Air Courtyard Garden

    An open-air garden courtyard out the back offers a lush setting for outdoor drinks and relaxed meals that happily accommodates dogs.

    It's also very dog friendly with an amazing courtyard out the back too.

    Davie Bruce

Guest favorites and weekly specials crafted for casual midweek dinners and celebrations.

  • Gnocchi

    We went for the Gnocchi Wednesday special and although it was a cheap eat, they didn’t spare any expense on taste! Superb

    dragan k

  • Steak

    They do a $25 steak night on Tuesdays and it was absolutely delicious! Much better than your your typical pub special.

    Davie Bruce

  • Fries

    Highly recommended the thrice fried fries, delicious.

    Carl Beeston

  • Arancini

    We enjoyed the arancini balls, chicken, steak, salad and chips. All cooked to perfection 👌

    ben loke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate private functions and casual dining in East Melbourne

  • Personal Venue History Tours

    The team provides personal history tours of the heritage building and explains the origin story of the venue to guests dining in the courtyard.

  • Personalized Celebration Planning & Cake Service

    Private event hosts are accommodated with flexible scheduling, custom decor styling, and byo celebration cake service where staff ensure every guest is served.

  • Proactive Dietary & Multi-Age Event Catering

    Event planners provide dedicated menu tailoring for mixed adult and children groups, ensuring complex dietary requirements are fully met without stress.

  • Dog-Friendly Courtyard Hospitality

    Dining guests can bring dogs along to unwind in the leafy outdoor back garden courtyard, complete with dedicated seating and fresh air.

Before you head over

Practical advice on parking, game day timing, and midweek menus for dining at The Tippler & Co.

  • Take Public Transport

    Street parking around Wellington Parade is heavily restricted by permit zones, so taking public transport from Richmond, the CBD, or the passing tram is recommended for stress-free arrival.

  • Allow Extra Time Before MCG Matches

    For pre-match dining before MCG footy or cricket games, book well ahead of game time and order promptly upon arrival to ensure courses flow smoothly before first bounce.

  • Plan Around Midweek Specials

    Head in on Tuesday for steak or Wednesday for gnocchi specials, and expect refined, composed restaurant-style portions curated for pairing rather than bulky pub servings.

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