Glen Iris at a Glance
Glen Iris is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations. The suburb is home to 179 verified businesses and amenities mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Population: 26,131 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Cafes | 45 |
| Bars & Pubs | 21 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 25 |
| Medical | 16 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Gyms | 11 |
The pace here is fast-paced and always evolving.
Where to eat: Little Thai Princess, Central Park Pizza, Bollywood Tadka, Melati, That Greek Tavern and 40 more. Full restaurant guide →
Where to get coffee: Harvest Blend, Cannoli & Co, Glen Iris Pantry, Fussy Pots and 41 more. Full cafe guide →
Where to drink: Milton Wine Bar, Two Doors Brewing, Huzzah, Grazia Restaurant and 17 more. Full bar guide →
Green space: Gardiner Park, Central Park, Burke Road South Reserve, Back Creek Reserve and 21 more parks.
Explore Glen Iris
Every guide below is built from verified data — real venues, real addresses, real numbers. No sponsored listings, no paid placements.
- Best Restaurants — 45 verified restaurants
- Best Cafes — 45 cafes mapped
- Best Bars & Pubs — 21 venues
- Family Guide — 10 schools, 25 parks
- Neighbourhood Guide — full amenity breakdown
- Cost of Living — rent, groceries, transport costs
- Transport Guide — getting around Glen Iris
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Glen Iris
- Best Cafes in Glen Iris
- Best Bars in Glen Iris
- Cost of Living in Glen Iris
- Glen Iris Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Glen Iris
- Is Glen Iris Safe?
- Glen Iris Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
