10km from the CBD. Postcode 3127. City of Whitehorse. Surrey Hills is in the sweet spot between inner-city energy and suburban breathing room, with 0 public transport stops and 27 articles in our database breaking down what that actually means for daily life.
Venues listed: 14 | Experience types: 6 | Data source: Google Places API
For a quiet morning
Alice’s Bistro | 4.8/5 from 379 reviews | $$$ 136 George St, Surrey Hills VIC 3588
A George St cafe that has been drawing crowds. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Leo Eatery | 4.3/5 from 532 reviews | $$ 72 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3621
On Princes Hwy, Leo Eatery runs as a cafe. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Solid 4.3 from 532+ reviews – consistent performer.
Surrey Hills Reserve | 4.1/5 from 1,489 reviews 305 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3943
Surrey Hills Reserve sits on Princes Hwy, operating as a public park. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.1 stars.
Oliver & Co. | 4.0/5 from 3,010 reviews | $$$ 147 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3998
Oliver & Co. is a cafe on Princes Hwy. The flat white is dependable, which is all you really need. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.0 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Henry House | 3.6/5 from 3,245 reviews | $$$ 265 Church St, Surrey Hills VIC 3435
Henry House is a cafe on Church St. Morning ritual territory – the kind of place that remembers your order. Middle of the pack at 3.6 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The Station Table | 3.6/5 from 3,500 reviews | $$$ 80 King St, Surrey Hills VIC 3093
A cafe at the King St end of the strip. Morning coffee here sets the day’s baseline. A 3.6-star showing from 3,500+ reviews. Acceptable. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
When you’re hungry
Alice’s Bistro | 4.8/5 from 379 reviews | $$$ 136 George St, Surrey Hills VIC 3588
A George St cafe that has been drawing crowds. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The New Kitchen | 4.6/5 from 1,140 reviews | $$ 69 Station St, Surrey Hills VIC 3538
A restaurant on Station St. The food does the talking here – no gimmicks, no theatrics. Worth the trip – 1,140+ reviews says something.
The Silver Bar | 4.5/5 from 759 reviews | $$ 303 William St, Surrey Hills VIC 3603
The Silver Bar sits on William St, operating as a bar. Dark lighting, good pours, and a crowd that is there for the right reasons. At 4.5 stars, The Silver Bar earns its reputation.
Little Hazel | 4.3/5 from 219 reviews | $ 103 William St, Surrey Hills VIC 3208
A restaurant on William St. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. Solid 4.3 from 219+ reviews – consistent performer. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Leo Eatery | 4.3/5 from 532 reviews | $$ 72 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3621
On Princes Hwy, Leo Eatery runs as a cafe. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Solid 4.3 from 532+ reviews – consistent performer.
Oliver’s Tap House | 4.3/5 from 2,112 reviews | $$$ 366 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3194
A bar on Princes Hwy. A bar that earns its reputation one glass at a time. A dependable 4.3-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
For the active
Surrey Hills Gym | 4.4/5 from 986 reviews 242 Victoria St, Surrey Hills VIC 3614
A gym on Victoria St. Part of the neighbourhood fabric, whether you notice it or not. Solid 4.4 from 986+ reviews – consistent performer.
Surrey Hills Reserve | 4.1/5 from 1,489 reviews 305 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3943
Surrey Hills Reserve sits on Princes Hwy, operating as a public park. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.1 stars.
With kids
Surrey Hills Reserve | 4.1/5 from 1,489 reviews 305 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3943
Surrey Hills Reserve sits on Princes Hwy, operating as a public park. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.1 stars.
Retail therapy
Surrey Hills Shopping Centre | 4.4/5 from 657 reviews 189 Market St, Surrey Hills VIC 3574
On Market St, Surrey Hills Shopping Centre runs as a shopping destination. The kind of place that becomes part of your routine. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.4 stars.
Jack Boutique | 4.3/5 from 539 reviews 367 King St, Surrey Hills VIC 3512
Jack Boutique: shopping destination territory on King St. The kind of place that becomes part of your routine. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.3 stars.
After dark
The New Kitchen | 4.6/5 from 1,140 reviews | $$ 69 Station St, Surrey Hills VIC 3538
A restaurant on Station St. The food does the talking here – no gimmicks, no theatrics. Worth the trip – 1,140+ reviews says something.
The Silver Bar | 4.5/5 from 759 reviews | $$ 303 William St, Surrey Hills VIC 3603
The Silver Bar sits on William St, operating as a bar. Dark lighting, good pours, and a crowd that is there for the right reasons. At 4.5 stars, The Silver Bar earns its reputation.
Little Hazel | 4.3/5 from 219 reviews | $ 103 William St, Surrey Hills VIC 3208
A restaurant on William St. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. Solid 4.3 from 219+ reviews – consistent performer. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Oliver’s Tap House | 4.3/5 from 2,112 reviews | $$$ 366 Princes Hwy, Surrey Hills VIC 3194
A bar on Princes Hwy. A bar that earns its reputation one glass at a time. A dependable 4.3-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Cafe Alice | 3.6/5 from 3,894 reviews | $$ 71 Park Ave, Surrey Hills VIC 3454
A restaurant on Park Ave. Regulars do not bother with the menu anymore, and that says something. Rated 3.6 – decent, not exceptional.
Getting Around Surrey Hills
Most of these venues are accessible by public transport or a short drive. Check PTV for train and bus timetables to Surrey Hills.
Neighbourhood Tips for Surrey Hills
- Parking in Surrey Hills is manageable – residential streets are mostly unrestricted outside the shopping strip zones. The council enforces time limits near commercial areas during business hours, but weekends are generally easier.
- Peak dining in Surrey Hills is Friday and Saturday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – book ahead or eat early. Weekend brunch queues form by 9:30am at the popular spots. Weekday lunches before midday are the quietest time to eat out here.
- Our verified venue database covers Surrey Hills’s restaurants and cafes with real Google Places ratings and addresses. The food strip here is a proper neighbourhood destination, not just convenience dining for residents.
- Current rent figures for Surrey Hills are not yet in our database – RTBA data is pending. As a middle-ring suburb 10km out, rental prices here typically sit between the inner-city premium and outer-suburb value range.
- Surrey Hills is in City of Whitehorse, postcode 3127, sitting 10km from the Melbourne CBD in the middle ring. With 0 public transport stops, connectivity depends on which direction you need to travel.
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Venue data sourced from Google Places API, verified April 2026. Ratings and review counts reflect the latest available data. Got a correction? [email protected]
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