Things to Do in Roxburgh Park This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Blue Place |
| Best free option | The Bright Table |
| Best for families | Pearl House |
| Best local secret | Vera’s |
| Best for rainy days | Oliver’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Roxburgh Park 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. Max’s is the one everyone knows. Stella Depot is the one they should know. Roxburgh Park has purpose-built 1990s master-planned estate.
1. Blue Place — 362 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Ash’s — 195 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Roxburgh Park roaster — ask which one.
3. Green Table — 338 Victoria Grove, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Rex House — 373 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($20) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Half Social — 323 Railway Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why Locals Stay in Roxburgh Park
6. The Honest Place — 131 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Hazel Bench — 241 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 46 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.
8. Lena — 121 Victoria Grove, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The crispy chicken ($12) — solid
9. Oliver — 317 West Parade, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Victoria Grove is usually fine.
Come back for: The fish special ($23) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. The Northern Place — 377 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Humble Yard — 34 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Donnybrook Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Roxburgh Park Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Roxburgh Park Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Greenvale Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Roxburgh Park stacks up
- All Roxburgh Park Guides — everything we’ve written about Roxburgh Park
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Roxburgh Park known for?
Purpose-built 1990s master-planned estate.
What is there to do in Roxburgh Park on a Sunday?
The Blue Place is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Roxburgh Park from Melbourne CBD?
Roxburgh Park is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Roxburgh Park 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
