Things to Do in Camberwell This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Northern Commons |
| Zero-cost winner | Blue Kitchen |
| Kid-approved | Rosa’s |
| Under the radar | Chapter |
| Wet day saviour | Room |
Camberwell doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The things to do this weekend scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Little Corner and Southern Place are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Camberwell sits 10km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Camberwell Junction is a major shopping and dining precinct.
1. Remy Cellar — 157 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Pine Place is usually fine.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($14) — solid
2. Ava’s — 302 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Victoria Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The house-made relish ($20) — solid
3. Marco’s — 132 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Lena’s — 11 Swan Road, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Drive is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The sourdough bread ($19) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Atlas’s — 335 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Iris’s — 161 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($13) — solid
7. Rosa Room — 160 Bridge Drive, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Chapel Parade is usually fine.
8. Otto — 211 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The house-made relish ($20) — solid
9. Iris Place — 326 Chapel Parade, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Camberwell farmers market when it runs.
10. Vera — 140 Chapel Parade, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Mount Waverley Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Camberwell Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Camberwell Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Hawthorn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Camberwell stacks up
- All Camberwell Guides — everything we’ve written about Camberwell
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Camberwell known for?
Camberwell Junction is a major shopping and dining precinct.
What is there to do in Camberwell on a Sunday?
Northern Commons is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Camberwell from Melbourne CBD?
Camberwell is 10km, 20min train, 18min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Camberwell 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
