Moving to Notting Hill Melbourne — What to Know in 2026
| Pick |
|---|
| No-cost pick | Marco Kitchen | | Best with kids | Ash Corner | | Hidden spot | Blue Bench | | Bad weather pick | Iris’s |
Notting Hill doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The moving to scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Sunny Standard and High Works are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Notting Hill sits 14-22km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
1. Anchor — 16 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
2. The Long Yard — 189 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Good Cellar — 195 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Pearl Standard — 136 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: families
The room holds 65 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.
5. Room — 249 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($12) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Notting Hill — The Honest Version
6. The Red Cellar — 171 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Depot — 218 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
8. Green Kitchen — 70 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The lamb shoulder ($26) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
9. Iris’s — 194 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The fish special ($18) — solid
10. Canvas — 62 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
11. Half Works — 150 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The fish special ($14) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
12. Vera’s — 374 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Moving To — same vibe, different suburb
- Notting Hill Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Mount Waverley Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Notting Hill stacks up
- All Notting Hill Guides — everything we’ve written about Notting Hill
FAQ
Yes. The moving to scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
What are the pros and cons of living in Notting Hill?
Atlas’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Notting Hill 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
