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

Clifton Hotel
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

Skinny Dog Hotel
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

Cru Café
Restaurants

Cru Café

  • 4 out of 5 stars

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

More great venues in Kew

Studley Park Boathouse
Things to do

Studley Park Boathouse

The oldest public boathouse on the Yarra River has unveiled its $5.8 million facelift

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...

MCC Kew Sports Club
Sport and fitness

MCC Kew Sports Club

The MCC Kew Sports Club has been kicking along in one form or another since 1880. Its age doesn't show with the building having undergone expansive...

Chef David Kew
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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