Things to Do in Bonbeach This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Blue Place |
| Best free option | Rosa’s |
| Best for families | The Honest Corner |
| Best local secret | Rex’s |
| Best for rainy days | The Little Table |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Bonbeach to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Lena Mill is the one everyone knows. The Green Store is the one they should know. Bonbeach has small bayside suburb between chelsea and carrum.
1. Place — 350 Church Parade, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Red Commons — 30 Bourke Crescent, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Hugo’s — 336 River Grove, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Anderson Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Ivy Union — 94 Anderson Place, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Honest Press — 375 Church Parade, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Church Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Gus — 73 River Grove, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on River Grove is usually fine.
7. Pearl Social — 322 Anderson Place, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid
8. Otto’s — 62 Church Parade, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Chapel Road is usually fine.
9. Tall Corner — 126 Chapel Road, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Luna — 127 Chapel Road, Bonbeach VIC 3188
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Chelsea Heights Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Bonbeach Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Bonbeach Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Cheltenham Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Bonbeach stacks up
- All Bonbeach Guides — everything we’ve written about Bonbeach
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Bonbeach known for?
Small bayside suburb between Chelsea and Carrum.
What is there to do in Bonbeach on a Sunday?
The Blue Place is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Bonbeach from Melbourne CBD?
Bonbeach is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Bonbeach to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
