Things to Do in Lyndhurst This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Luna’s |
| Best free option | The New Press |
| Best for families | Vera Kitchen |
| Best local secret | Common Depot |
| Best for rainy days | Felix Bench |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Lyndhurst to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Works is the one everyone knows. Ada Pantry is the one they should know. Lyndhurst has growing suburb between dandenong south and cranbourne north.
1. River’s — 269 Collins Road, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Drive is usually fine.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid
2. Pearl — 367 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lake Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
3. Cellar — 43 Lake Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Collins Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
4. The New Corner — 227 Collins Road, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-27 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
5. The Good Lane — 282 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Northern Table — 18 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
Ask for: The pumpkin risotto ($17) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Old Depot — 76 Lake Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. The Good Social — 184 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. The Sunny Works — 51 Collins Road, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The seasonal special ($24) — solid
10. The Good Place — 288 Lake Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Honest Press — 14 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: families
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Lyndhurst roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Lynbrook Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Lyndhurst Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Lyndhurst Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Cranbourne South Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Lyndhurst stacks up
- All Lyndhurst Guides — everything we’ve written about Lyndhurst
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Lyndhurst known for?
Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North.
What is there to do in Lyndhurst on a Sunday?
Luna’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Lyndhurst from Melbourne CBD?
Lyndhurst is 35km, 46min train, 37min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Lyndhurst 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
