Things to Do in Warranwood This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | The Good Quarter |
| Free highlight | Depot |
| Family-friendly | The Good Pantry |
| Locals only | Stella’s |
| Indoor option | The Humble Lane |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Warranwood 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. The New Works is the one everyone knows. Nico’s is the one they should know. Warranwood has quiet residential suburb between ringwood and croydon.
1. River’s — 15 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Bright Post — 278 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Kai House — 239 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
4. Anchor — 323 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: families
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Margaret Avenue is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Press — 141 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Finn’s — 41 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Park Crescent is usually fine.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($12) — solid
7. Mia — 373 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The charcuterie board ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
8. Blue Quarter — 103 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
9. Bench — 3 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Park Crescent is usually fine.
10. Nina Depot — 65 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Ava’s — 321 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Park Crescent is usually fine.
Order this: The house-made relish ($24) — solid
12. Operator — 342 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 52 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Montrose Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Warranwood Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Warranwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- The Basin Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Warranwood stacks up
- All Warranwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Warranwood
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Warranwood known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Ringwood and Croydon.
What is there to do in Warranwood on a Sunday?
The Good Quarter is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Warranwood from Melbourne CBD?
Warranwood is 28km, no direct train, 33min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
