Best Live Music in Keilor Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Honest Lane |
| Zero-cost winner | Red Yard |
| Kid-approved | Leo’s |
| Under the radar | Blue Table |
| Wet day saviour | Hazel’s |
The best live music scene in Keilor is genuinely worth exploring. Start at Iris’s, then check out The Little Room. Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s. Located 30-40km from the CBD, Keilor is part of Melbourne’s Outer West region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Keilor locals actually recommend.
1. Cleo Pantry — 318 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 31 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Old Mill — 92 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 61 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.
3. Rosa — 108 Cecil Terrace, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($25) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Keilor roaster — ask which one.
4. The Red Mill — 205 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid
5. Mia Mill — 143 Cecil Terrace, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($18) — solid
Keilor — The Honest Version
Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s. Keilor Archaeological Site found stone tools 26,000+ years old. The best live music options here reflect Keilor’s character. For Keilor locals and anyone in the area, 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.
6. Little Depot — 285 Murray Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($27) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Works — 255 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Pearl — 108 Murray Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($18) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Leo Press — 266 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Avenue is usually fine.
10. Place — 330 High Drive, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Keilor?
Honest Lane is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Keilor good for best live music?
Yes. Keilor has 10+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Keilor known for?
Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s.
How far is Keilor from Melbourne CBD?
Keilor 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
