Best Live Music in Seddon Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Zara’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Iris’s |
| Kid-approved | Ash’s |
| Under the radar | The Half Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | Hazel |
1. Honest Yard — 25 East Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Street is usually fine.
2. Iris’s — 368 East Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Half Lane — 177 Cecil Parade, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Archive — 272 Swan Avenue, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. The Little Depot — 324 Lake Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
What Seddon Actually Is
Small inner-west suburb with a genuine village strip on Charles Street. Heritage workers cottages. Close to Yarraville. The best live music options here reflect Seddon’s character. If you’re living in or near Seddon, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Finn’s — 154 Swan Avenue, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 59 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($13) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. The Long Room — 136 Lake Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Long Corner — 225 East Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Hazel’s — 340 Lake Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on East Street is usually fine.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($19) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Good Store — 222 East Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lake Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Luna — 112 Lake Street, Seddon VIC 3013
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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- All Seddon Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Seddon?
Zara’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Seddon good for best live music?
Yes. Seddon has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Seddon known for?
Small inner-west suburb with a genuine village strip on Charles Street.
How far is Seddon from Melbourne CBD?
Seddon is 6km, 10min train, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Seddon 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
