Things to Do in Glen Huntly This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Nell’s |
| Best free option | Humble Place |
| Best for families | Ivy’s |
| Best local secret | Nell |
| Best for rainy days | Green Depot |
Glen Huntly 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. Oliver’s and Nina’s are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Glen Huntly sits 12-18km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Glen Huntly Road has a small but characterful strip.
1. Luna’s — 320 Queen Crescent, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Old Standard — 28 Church Avenue, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-26 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 54 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Lucky Works — 9 Swan Grove, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The charcuterie board ($27) — solid
4. Ruby’s — 300 Queen Crescent, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Social — 301 Church Avenue, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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6. Mia Local — 61 Railway Drive, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Queen Crescent is usually fine.
7. Gus’s — 13 Church Avenue, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Church Avenue is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($18) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Vera Post — 236 Church Avenue, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Crescent is usually fine.
Start with: The sourdough bread ($19) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Glen Huntly roaster — ask which one.
9. Nina’s — 274 Queen Crescent, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The Sunny Press — 129 Church Avenue, Glen Huntly VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 61 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Church Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Ormond Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Glen Huntly Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Glen Huntly Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Murrumbeena Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Glen Huntly stacks up
- All Glen Huntly Guides — everything we’ve written about Glen Huntly
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Glen Huntly known for?
Glen Huntly Road has a small but characterful strip.
What is there to do in Glen Huntly on a Sunday?
Nell’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Glen Huntly from Melbourne CBD?
Glen Huntly is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Glen Huntly 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
