Notting Hill Melbourne — Complete Local Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Sol |
| Free highlight | Red Standard |
| Family-friendly | Sunny Place |
| Locals only | Ivy’s |
| Indoor option | Felix’s |
The suburb guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at The Humble Quarter, then work your way to The Half Kitchen. Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. This is Notting Hill in 2026.
1. Lena Depot — 194 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Blue Depot — 59 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Hazel Local — 70 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Go for: The daily soup ($16) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. The Northern Local — 298 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
5. Little Commons — 238 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Ash’s — 160 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Stella’s — 5 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 38 and fills on weekends. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
8. The Tall Room — 245 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Little Store — 309 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Old Corner — 275 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
11. Cleo Quarter — 361 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. The Humble Table — 124 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 39 — 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.
13. The Golden Store — 31 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Suburb Guide — 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 suburb guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
Is Notting Hill a good suburb to live in?
Sol 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.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
