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.
Explore More of Surrey Hills
- Surrey Hills Suburb Guide
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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]
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Surrey Hills?
Surrey Hills is accessible by train, tram, and/or bus depending on its location — check PTV’s journey planner from your starting point. Driving directions and current traffic estimates are on Google Maps; allow extra time during peak (7–9am, 4–6:30pm).
What should I know before moving to Surrey Hills?
Before moving to Surrey Hills, walk the streets at the times of day you’d actually use them, check noise levels (EPA’s noise map), verify school zones on findmyschool.vic.gov.au, and look at transport frequency rather than just route count.
Where can I find more information about Surrey Hills?
Authoritative sources for Surrey Hills include the local council website, Domain and realestate.com.au for property data, ABS Census QuickStats for demographics, and PTV for transport. Cross-check anecdotal posts from r/melbourne against these before relying on them.
