Best Late Night Food in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Bright Store |
| Best free option | Ava House |
| Best for families | Merchant |
| Best local secret | Hugo Works |
| Best for rainy days | New Press |
We’ve tested every late night food option in Notting Hill to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Golden Union is the one everyone knows. Ash 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 late night food 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. The Red Yard — 103 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. The Golden Room — 6 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($21) — solid
3. Ava — 176 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 55 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.
4. Old Union — 322 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($21) — solid
5. Quarter — 126 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
What Nobody Tells You About Notting Hill
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The late night food options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. For Notting Hill 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. Max’s — 246 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
7. Ash’s — 155 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The crispy chicken ($11) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
8. The Red Pantry — 140 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
9. The Green Quarter — 191 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Ivy’s — 84 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
11. Nico — 217 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($25) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best late night food options in Notting Hill?
The Bright Store is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for late night food?
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 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
