The Tipsy Cow - Cocktail Tapas Bar & Beer Garden

Skip the stiff sit-down dinners. Port Melbourne’s Bay Street has a far better play—The Tipsy Cow. Killer cocktails. Sprawling tapas platters. An open-air beer garden built for lingering. Event organizers constantly drop this name for the breezy courtyard vibe, free room hire, and the absolute godsend of zero cakeage fees. But you don't need a guest list to pull up. Hit the bar during cocktail hour for seriously sharp pours and shareable grazing boards. The seafood platter with its trio of dips? Phenomenal. And if you’re rolling with your dog, this spot goes beyond welcoming. Pups literally get their own plated treats. Effortless, vibrant, and dialed-in—just the way a proper Aussie watering hole should be.