Things to Do in Chirnside Park This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Hugo Place |
| Zero-cost winner | The Blue Local |
| Kid-approved | Society |
| Under the radar | Marco Mill |
| Wet day saviour | Lucky Quarter |
The things to do this weekend options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at The Sunny Standard, then work your way to The New Yard. Home to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre — the main retail hub for outer-east suburbs entering the Yarra Valley. This is Chirnside Park in 2026.
1. Pearl Quarter — 5 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 41 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. The Bright Kitchen — 292 Blake Grove, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Street is usually fine.
3. Mia Bench — 195 Young Lane, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Marco Press — 71 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Street is usually fine.
5. Mabel Union — 20 Chapel Street, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: families
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Chapel Street is usually fine.
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6. Sunny Mill — 155 Smith Crescent, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Half Quarter — 74 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Chirnside Park roaster — ask which one.
8. Remy — 81 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid
9. The Old Quarter — 105 Chapel Street, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The daily soup ($17) — solid
10. The Little Kitchen — 265 Smith Crescent, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The crispy chicken ($13) — solid
11. The Tall House — 122 Chapel Street, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Maple Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
12. Old Social — 227 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 45 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($15) — solid
Explore More
- Lilydale Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
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- Chirnside Park Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Bayswater Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Chirnside Park stacks up
- All Chirnside Park Guides — everything we’ve written about Chirnside Park
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Chirnside Park known for?
Home to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre — the main retail hub for outer-east suburbs entering the Yarra Valley.
What is there to do in Chirnside Park on a Sunday?
Hugo Place is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Chirnside Park from Melbourne CBD?
Chirnside Park is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Chirnside Park is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
