917 Nepean Highway · Mornington
Mornington Hotel
Food, cold drinks, live sport, and a room for the night - all under one roof on the Peninsula
The Venue
One Pub. Every Occasion
Pub Classics & Modern Favourites
Known for its welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Mornington, our Bistro serves traditional pub classics alongside modern favourites — something for every taste, every day.
Celebrations, Big & Small
From intimate gatherings to 200-guest events, the Mornington Hotel has two versatile spaces, flexible menus, and a dedicated team to take care of everything.
Mornington’s Local since day one.
The Mornington Hotel has been part of this community longer than almost anything else on the Peninsula. Originally known as the Tanti Hotel, it holds the distinction of being the first licensed hotel in the township of Mornington — shown on maps as far back as 1854.
Over 170 years, it has evolved with the town around it. From the original Tanti Hotel, to the beloved Mornington on Tanti, through a multimillion dollar renovation that transformed it into the full-service venue it is today — the hotel has always been the place Mornington locals come back to.
Today the Mornington Hotel offers a full-service bistro, a dedicated sports bar, two function spaces for up to 200 guests, boutique accommodation, and a Thirsty Camel bottle shop — all on the corner of Tanti Avenue and Nepean Highway, exactly where it has always been.
1854
The Tanti Hotel opens — the first licensed hotel in the township of Mornington, shown on early maps of the area.
Late 1900s
Renamed Mornington on Tanti, the hotel becomes a beloved Peninsula institution known for its bistro and warm welcome.
2000s
A multimillion dollar renovation transforms the venue — new boutique suites, function rooms, sports bar and bottle shop added.
2019
Rebranded as the Mornington Hotel, joining the Pubco Group while carrying 170 years of Peninsula history into a new era.