Best Bars for Dates in Nunawading Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Archive |
| Best free option | The Sunny Social |
| Best for families | Southern House |
| Best local secret | Canvas |
| Best for rainy days | High Works |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Nunawading to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Otto’s is the one everyone knows. High Table is the one they should know. Nunawading has whitehorse road strip and nunawading station.
1. Cleo Union — 116 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Gus Table — 27 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
3. The Long Depot — 58 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Post — 370 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 32 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Blake Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Humble Place — 232 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Ava — 6 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
7. The Common Press — 52 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Old Cellar — 4 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Vera’s — 204 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
10. Vera Mill — 246 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Mitcham Best Bars for Dates — same vibe, different suburb
- Nunawading Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Nunawading Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Blackburn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Nunawading stacks up
- All Nunawading Guides — everything we’ve written about Nunawading
FAQ
Yes. The best bars for dates scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Nunawading known for?
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.
Where is a good date spot in Nunawading?
Archive is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?
Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Nunawading 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
