Things to Do in Box Hill North This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Bright Social |
| Free highlight | Humble Mill |
| Family-friendly | Little Quarter |
| Locals only | Finn’s |
| Indoor option | Mabel Bench |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Box Hill North 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. Hazel’s is the one everyone knows. Vera Kitchen is the one they should know. Box Hill North has residential suburb with box hill north primary.
1. Cleo Lane — 7 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Rex — 178 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Nina — 333 Victoria Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill North farmers market when it runs.
4. Max Local — 290 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: families
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Sunny Post — 70 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: families
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The fish special ($20) — solid
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6. Southern Room — 201 Victoria Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($23) — solid
7. Common Store — 100 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill North farmers market when it runs.
8. Hazel’s — 194 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Queen Avenue is usually fine.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Otto’s — 317 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid
10. Red Post — 106 Victoria Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Victoria Avenue is usually fine.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid
Explore More
- Box Hill Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Box Hill North Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Box Hill North Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Box Hill South Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Box Hill North stacks up
- All Box Hill North Guides — everything we’ve written about Box Hill North
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Box Hill North known for?
Residential suburb with Box Hill North Primary.
What is there to do in Box Hill North on a Sunday?
Bright Social is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Box Hill North from Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill North is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Box Hill North isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
