Things to Do in Werribee This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Good Social |
| Best free option | High Corner |
| Best for families | Ruby’s |
| Best local secret | Ivy |
| Best for rainy days | Southern Quarter |
The things to do this weekend options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Hugo Press, then work your way to Leo Works. Home to Werribee Open Range Zoo — 225 hectares of free-roaming animals. This is Werribee in 2026.
1. Luna’s — 265 Smith Crescent, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: families
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Remy’s — 144 Charles Parade, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. The Lucky Lane — 143 Anderson Terrace, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Terrace is usually fine.
4. Ava’s — 372 Charles Parade, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Crescent is usually fine.
5. Nell Social — 2 Anderson Terrace, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Charles Parade is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($23) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Werribee farmers market when it runs.
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6. Sol Lane — 69 Charles Parade, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Gus’s — 262 Albert Road, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Quarter — 269 Smith Crescent, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. The Half Lane — 103 Albert Road, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Albert Road is usually fine.
Come back for: The sourdough bread ($13) — solid
10. The Honest Mill — 356 Victoria Grove, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Anderson Terrace is usually fine.
11. Merchant — 232 Victoria Grove, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Anderson Terrace is usually fine.
12. Northern Lane — 293 Albert Road, Werribee VIC 3144
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 42 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Werribee farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Melton West Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Werribee Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Werribee Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Hoppers Crossing Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Werribee stacks up
- All Werribee Guides — everything we’ve written about Werribee
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Werribee known for?
Home to Werribee Open Range Zoo — 225 hectares of free-roaming animals.
What is there to do in Werribee on a Sunday?
Good Social is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Werribee from Melbourne CBD?
Werribee is 32km, 50min train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Werribee 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.
