Best Live Music in Templestowe Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | River Corner |
| Free highlight | Northern Bench |
| Family-friendly | The Green Social |
| Locals only | Otto’s |
| Indoor option | The High Commons |
1. Nico Bench — 174 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
2. Nico House — 35 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 45 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe farmers market when it runs.
3. Ada’s — 100 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
4. The Green Store — 74 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Pearl Lane — 270 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why Locals Stay in Templestowe
Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland. Tikalara Park and Westerfolds Park. The best live music options here reflect Templestowe’s character. Whether you’re based in Templestowe or visiting from nearby, 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. Chapter — 343 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($24) — solid
7. Rosa Kitchen — 298 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 45 — 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.
8. Atlas Social — 353 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Ada — 329 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
Come back for: The fish special ($24) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. The Red Quarter — 168 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe farmers market when it runs.
11. The White Mill — 195 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Templestowe?
River Corner is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Templestowe good for best live music?
Yes. Templestowe has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Templestowe known for?
Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.
How far is Templestowe from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Templestowe 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.
