Best Live Music in Aintree Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Iris Kitchen |
| Best free option | Ash’s |
| Best for families | The High Cellar |
| Best local secret | Long Lane |
| Best for rainy days | High Pantry |
1. Leo Depot — 243 George Crescent, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Road is usually fine.
Order this: The fish special ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Hazel Yard — 50 Market Place, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Common Social — 353 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. The Little Corner — 55 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Place is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Ada’s — 109 William Lane, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. Felix’s — 95 Smith Road, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aintree farmers market when it runs.
Aintree — The Honest Version
Master-planned community in the western growth corridor between Deer Park and Melton. Opened in 2018. The best live music options here reflect Aintree’s character. If you’re living in or near Aintree, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Leo’s — 62 Market Place, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 39 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The seasonal special ($20) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Aintree roaster — ask which one.
8. Ruby’s — 356 George Crescent, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The daily soup ($16) — solid
9. Ruby Lane — 167 Smith Road, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) The one that surprised us Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: families
The room holds 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aintree farmers market when it runs.
10. The White Works — 144 Smith Road, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Aintree roaster — ask which one.
11. Tall Works — 226 William Lane, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. The Humble Room — 316 William Lane, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Road is usually fine.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Aintree farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Aintree?
Iris Kitchen is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Aintree good for best live music?
Yes. Aintree has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Aintree known for?
Master-planned community in the western growth corridor between Deer Park and Melton.
How far is Aintree from Melbourne CBD?
Aintree is 28km, no direct train, 30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
