Interior at Cafe Ora
Photograph: Graham Denholm | Cafe 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

Bianchetto
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
Cru Café
Restaurants

Cru Café

  • 4 out of 5 stars
The Cru crew are injecting some dude food into leafy, sleepy Kew
Nazar Wine Bar
Restaurants

Nazar Wine Bar

Turkish classics reimagined for the classy wine bar setting, and a wine list to transport you straight to Cappadocia
Solarace
Restaurants

Solarace

Chef David has taken a pandemic low and spun his hotpot hotspot into a unique fine dining experience

More great venues in Kew

Studley Park Boathouse
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
Masquerade Costumes
Shopping

Masquerade Costumes

Open seven days a week, Masquerade Costumes has been hiring and selling costumes for Melbourne’s kids and adults for over 40 years. Always up-to-date...
Toscano's
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...
Lyon Housemuseum
Art

Lyon Housemuseum

This Grand Designs-worthy family home doubles as an art gallery