Things to Do in Strathmore This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Sol Store |
| Free highlight | Nell’s |
| Family-friendly | Bright Press |
| Locals only | Luna’s |
| Indoor option | The High Social |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Strathmore to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Society is the one everyone knows. The Blue Mill is the one they should know. Strathmore has leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community.
1. Standard — 154 Plenty Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on King Crescent is usually fine.
2. Zara’s — 288 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 48 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.
3. The Old House — 248 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Strathmore roaster — ask which one.
4. Felix’s — 137 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: families
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Main Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Blue Local — 371 King Crescent, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 48 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.
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6. Iris Press — 141 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Main Grove is usually fine.
7. Lena Local — 82 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Strathmore roaster — ask which one.
8. Rosa Place — 313 Plenty Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 32 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.
9. Sol’s — 373 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Mia — 204 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elm Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Niddrie Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Strathmore Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Strathmore Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Pascoe Vale Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Strathmore stacks up
- All Strathmore Guides — everything we’ve written about Strathmore
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Strathmore known for?
Leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community.
What is there to do in Strathmore on a Sunday?
Sol Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Strathmore from Melbourne CBD?
Strathmore is 9-20km, 18-38min train, 15-28min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Strathmore 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
