Best Live Music in Clarinda Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Hazel’s |
| Best free option | The Long House |
| Best for families | Mabel’s |
| Best local secret | Sunny Social |
| Best for rainy days | Luna |
1. Lena Quarter — 188 Bay Crescent, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 61 — 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.
2. Half Social — 220 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Bright Bench — 96 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Chapter — 292 River Lane, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Crescent is usually fine.
5. Hugo — 48 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on River Lane is usually fine.
6. New Place — 70 Bay Crescent, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Clarinda farmers market when it runs.
Clarinda — The Honest Version
Quiet residential suburb between Clayton South and Moorabbin. Clarinda Shopping Centre on Centre Road. The best live music options here reflect Clarinda’s character. Whether you’re based in Clarinda or visiting from nearby, 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. Cleo — 237 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Max’s — 224 Bay Crescent, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 61 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Marco — 31 Ash Grove, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Ava Social — 339 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Atlas’s — 185 Bridge Avenue, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Nina Social — 182 Bay Crescent, Clarinda VIC 3163
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Clarinda farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Clarinda?
Hazel’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Clarinda good for best live music?
Yes. Clarinda has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Clarinda known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Clayton South and Moorabbin.
How far is Clarinda from Melbourne CBD?
Clarinda is 19km, no direct train, 26min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Clarinda 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.
