Things to Do in Bulleen This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Half Room |
| Zero-cost winner | Golden Store |
| Kid-approved | Canvas |
| Under the radar | The White Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | The New Quarter |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Bulleen to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. The Half Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Zara is the one they should know. Bulleen has residential suburb along the yarra river.
1. Sol — 151 West Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bell Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Ada Bench — 231 Bell Avenue, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bell Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Marco’s — 4 Young Drive, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
4. Store — 149 James Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
5. Good Local — 31 Young Drive, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Avenue is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The lamb shoulder ($21) — solid
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6. Otto’s — 96 James Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
Ask for: The fish special ($24) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Rosa — 86 Ash Parade, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Terrace is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The fish special ($23) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Max Standard — 332 Young Drive, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The sourdough bread ($20) — solid
9. Green Depot — 88 James Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The fish special ($18) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Atlas Kitchen — 218 Young Drive, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 39 — 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.
11. The Green Kitchen — 217 James Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid
12. New Local — 294 West Terrace, Bulleen VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Warrandyte Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Bulleen Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Bulleen Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Ringwood Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Bulleen stacks up
- All Bulleen Guides — everything we’ve written about Bulleen
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Bulleen known for?
Residential suburb along the Yarra River.
What is there to do in Bulleen on a Sunday?
The Half Room is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Bulleen from Melbourne CBD?
Bulleen is 13km, no direct train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Bulleen isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
