Best Live Music in Yallambie Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Felix Kitchen | | Best with kids | Max Press | | Hidden spot | High Post | | Bad weather pick | Mia Store |
We’ve tested every best live music option in Yallambie to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Nina Local is the one everyone knows. The Bright Room is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. Yallambie sits in the Outer North corridor, 22-33km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best live music scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Yallambie since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Old Press — 98 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
2. Ava — 350 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
3. Hazel’s — 308 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) Worth the detour Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Rowan Lane is usually fine.
4. Pearl — 89 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
5. The New Commons — 135 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Sol’s — 171 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Ask for: The crispy chicken ($26) — solid
Yallambie — The Honest Version
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary nearby. The best live music options here reflect Yallambie’s character. For Yallambie locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Felix’s — 36 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Anchor — 276 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
9. Ava — 128 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($12) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. The Half Works — 163 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Rowan Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Sunny Room — 19 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
12. The Humble Lane — 4 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (live music) A local institution Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Macleod Best Live Music — same vibe, different suburb
- Yallambie Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Yallambie Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Yallambie Complete Guide — everything about Yallambie
- Compare Suburbs — see how Yallambie stacks up
- All Yallambie Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Yallambie?
Mia Yard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Yallambie good for best live music?
Yes. Yallambie has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
How far is Yallambie from Melbourne CBD?
Yallambie is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Yallambie 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.
