Best Things to Do in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Local Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Northern Works |
| Best free option | The Sunny Corner |
| Best for families | Old Corner |
| Best local secret | Northern Depot |
| Best for rainy days | Hazel Mill |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Notting Hill to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. White Bench is the one everyone knows. The Golden Depot is the one they should know. Notting Hill has monash university clayton campus adjacent.
1. Mia’s — 309 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
2. The Good Yard — 215 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
3. Common Place — 78 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The seasonal special ($15) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Golden Union — 24 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The mushroom pasta ($24) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
5. Old Works — 21 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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6. Remy — 37 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($16) — solid
7. Nico’s — 97 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
8. Sol’s — 304 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 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.
9. Ava’s — 73 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Collective — 237 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Humble Store — 191 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. Common Mill — 320 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The fish special ($19) — solid
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Things To Do — 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 things to do scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
Are there free things to do in Notting Hill?
The Northern Works 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.
If you’re comparing Notting Hill to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
