Derrimut Melbourne — Complete Local Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Northern Corner |
| Best free option | Nico Depot |
| Best for families | The Northern Commons |
| Best local secret | Southern Bench |
| Best for rainy days | River Post |
The suburb guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Remy, then work your way to High Post. Primarily industrial and logistics hub with newer residential pockets on the western edge. This is Derrimut in 2026.
1. The Bright House — 27 Park Parade, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. The Humble Social — 139 Ash Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Pearl House — 380 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
4. Max’s — 85 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. The Golden Kitchen — 173 Bay Place, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Park Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Derrimut roaster — ask which one.
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6. Mabel’s — 214 Ash Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. Otto — 11 Henry Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Zara’s — 162 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Luna’s — 348 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Derrimut roaster — ask which one.
10. The White House — 229 Bay Place, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. The Little Lane — 4 Park Parade, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
12. Gus’s — 370 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Deer Park Suburb Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Derrimut Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Derrimut Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Laverton Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Derrimut stacks up
- All Derrimut Guides — everything we’ve written about Derrimut
FAQ
Yes. The suburb guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Derrimut known for?
Primarily industrial and logistics hub with newer residential pockets on the western edge.
Is Derrimut a good suburb to live in?
Northern Corner is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Derrimut from Melbourne CBD?
Derrimut is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
