Interior at Cafe Ora — Photograph: Graham DenholmCafe Ora

Kew area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Kew

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Hawthorn's leafy, sleepy neighbour has long been a sought-after postcode for Melbourne's well-to-do set; and though Kew retains its old-money roots, an influx of great cafés like Ora and Mastic has seen it become a popular brunch destination for the young and trendy too. It's also home to the Skinny Dog Hotel, purveyors of one of the finest parmas in Melbourne.

The best restaurants and bars in Kew

Bars

Bianchetto

5 out of 5 stars

Bianchetto brings an intimate slice of Italian nightlife to Kew, serving up masterful cocktails and Sicilian-inspired cuisine in a moody, Fellini-esque setting

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Bars

Clifton Hotel

A historic venue at Kew Junction turns to gold under the Grossi touch as a multi-venue pub, Italian restaurant and aperitivo bar

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Bars

Skinny Dog Hotel

Skinny Dog Hotel is the place to be this summer, with a brand new leafy atrium bar on the rooftop, Spritz specials and refreshed menu

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Restaurants

Cru Café

4 out of 5 stars

The Cru crew are injecting some dude food into leafy, sleepy Kew

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Things to do

Studley Park Boathouse

Melbourne's oldest public boathouse has been a long-adored fixture of the Yarra, but these days it's got a fresh look

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Around Kew

Kew is a leafy suburb located six kilometres east from Melbourne's CBD. It's bordered by the Yarra River, and is part of the City of Boroondara local...

Things to do

Chef David Kew

The youngest sibling in the Chef David family presents all-you-can-eat hotpot and a sushi train

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Shopping

Toscano's

This decades-old Kew stalwart is much more than a fruit and vegetable store. While customers still jostle to fill their baskets with fresh produce, they also...