Best Weekend Guide in Maribyrnong Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Remy’s |
| Zero-cost winner | The Common Local |
| Kid-approved | Rosa’s |
| Under the radar | River House |
| Wet day saviour | New Room |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Maribyrnong 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. Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Red Quarter is the one they should know. Maribyrnong has maribyrnong is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. The White Works — 371 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 50 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.
2. Works — 10 Margaret Place, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. The Lucky Pantry — 193 Thomas Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Maribyrnong farmers market when it runs.
4. The Southern Table — 55 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 46 — 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.
5. High Corner — 65 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Old Pantry — 43 Margaret Place, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Johnston Parade is usually fine.
7. Hazel’s — 173 Johnston Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. High Kitchen — 74 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. The Little Mill — 210 Thomas Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Collins Parade is usually fine.
Come back for: The fish special ($25) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Felix’s — 11 Thomas Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Hazel’s — 293 Margaret Place, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The house-made relish ($16) — solid
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Weekend Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Maribyrnong Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Maribyrnong Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Maribyrnong stacks up
- All Maribyrnong Guides — everything we’ve written about Maribyrnong
FAQ
Yes. The weekend guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Maribyrnong known for?
Maribyrnong is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Maribyrnong best known for?
Remy’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Maribyrnong from Melbourne CBD?
Maribyrnong is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Maribyrnong won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
