Best Burgers in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Hazel Mill |
| Zero-cost winner | Rex Union |
| Kid-approved | The Tall Store |
| Under the radar | Hazel |
| Wet day saviour | Sol Commons |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Notting Hill to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Nell’s is the one everyone knows. Humble Kitchen is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Notting Hill sits in the Middle East corridor, 14-22km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Notting Hill since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Ivy House — 219 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Felix’s — 209 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($11) — solid
3. Hazel’s — 332 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Mabel’s — 214 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The charcuterie board ($17) — solid
5. Oliver Pantry — 339 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
The Reality of Notting Hill
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The best burgers options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. If you’re living in or near Notting Hill, 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. Ivy’s — 178 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
7. Tall Table — 88 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 48 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Golden Standard — 380 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. The Southern Quarter — 201 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. The Common Lane — 13 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
11. The Little Local — 58 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (burgers) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
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- Notting Hill Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Notting Hill Complete Guide — everything about Notting Hill
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- All Notting Hill Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Notting Hill?
Hazel Mill is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for best burgers?
Yes. Notting Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Notting Hill 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
