Things to Do in Glen Iris (2026) — Activities & Attractions

Things to Do in Glen Iris (2026)

Glen Iris has 179 verified venues and amenities. Here is how to spend your time.

Eat and Drink

Glen Iris has 45 restaurants, 45 cafes and 21 bars/pubs.

Start here:

• Dinner: That Greek Tavern, Coriander Thai, Bellezza Restaurant — full restaurant guide
• Coffee: Fussy Pots, Baba Sus, QT Kitchen — full cafe guide
• Drinks: Milton Wine Bar, Two Doors Brewing, Huzzah — full bar guide

Get Outdoors

25 parks in Glen Iris:

• Gardiner Park
• Central Park
• Burke Road South Reserve
• Back Creek Reserve
• Ferndale Park

Stay Active

11 gyms and fitness centres. Full fitness guide

Weekend Ideas

1. Morning: Coffee at Fussy Pots, then walk through Gardiner Park
2. Afternoon: Browse local shops and galleries
3. Evening: Dinner at That Greek Tavern, drinks at Milton Wine Bar

Related Guides

• Best Restaurants in Glen Iris
• Best Cafes in Glen Iris
• Best Bars in Glen Iris
• Cost of Living in Glen Iris
• Glen Iris Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Glen Iris
• Is Glen Iris Safe?
• Glen Iris Transport Guide

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

• OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
• ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
• REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au