Things to Do in Upper Ferntree Gully This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Little Place |
| Best free option | Mia Lane |
| Best for families | Mia |
| Best local secret | Sol’s |
| Best for rainy days | Good Works |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Upper Ferntree Gully to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Common Press is the one everyone knows. Little Standard is the one they should know. Upper Ferntree Gully has upper ftg sits at the top of the belgrave rail line’s climb into the ranges.
1. Vera Pantry — 342 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: families
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Half Yard — 22 Bridge Drive, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Ava Cellar — 343 Victoria Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 51 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Market Road is usually fine.
4. Hazel — 104 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The mushroom pasta ($18) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Leo’s — 323 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($15) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Upper Ferntree Gully farmers market when it runs.
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6. Felix Post — 352 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. The Lucky Kitchen — 356 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: families
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. The Honest Table — 207 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Creek Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Pearl Standard — 129 Bridge Drive, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 35 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Upper Ferntree Gully farmers market when it runs.
10. The Southern Local — 285 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Ruby Lane — 202 Victoria Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Victoria Avenue is usually fine.
12. Rosa’s — 313 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3137
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($14) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Upper Ferntree Gully roaster — ask which one.
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FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Upper Ferntree Gully known for?
Upper FTG sits at the top of the Belgrave rail line’s climb into the ranges.
What is there to do in Upper Ferntree Gully on a Sunday?
Little Place is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Upper Ferntree Gully from Melbourne CBD?
Upper Ferntree Gully is 30km, 48min train, 35min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
