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Mr Tulk Cafe

Cafe

  2 reviews  – 
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $30
per person
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Michael Togias
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Response time: Within 3 hours
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1 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Cafe within the historic State Library of Victoria, blending 19th-century charm with a contemporary dining space and quality seasonal fare. Ideal for casual gatherings with light bites and great coffee.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Mr Tulk Cafe

Entire Venue at Mr Tulk Cafe

Entire Venue
Cafe
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Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
Mr Tulk Cafe is a lovely wide space for hosting any type of party you would like to organize. It stands out as one of Melbourne’s most distinctive landmarks, The State Library of Victoria’s architectural magnificence makes it the perfect setting to host your next function. Served food is delicious. Be prepared for a taste journey that you will ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
from $30 per person
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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DF
Dominika F.
Verified review
Summer Party · 65 guests · November 2024 · Entire Venue

Great location, service, food and drink- overall an awesome night! Highly recommend!

5.0
MB
Maddie B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Monday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Tuesday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Wednesday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Saturday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person
Entire Venue
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $30 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Mr Tulk Cafe

Mr Tulk Cafe is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Mr Tulk Cafe is a contemporary dining hall set against the historic 19th-century charm of one of Melbourne’s iconic buildings, State Library of Victoria, focused on serving the highest quality coffee and fresh seasonal produce.

The name Mr Tulk pays homage to Augustus Henry Tulk the Library’s first Chief Librarian who helped build the library’s impressive collection.

FAQ

At Mr Tulk Cafe, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Mr Tulk Cafe:

  • Entire Venue hosting 70 guests: $3955.68

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Mr Tulk Cafe is located at 328 Swanston Street, in Melbourne CBD.

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