Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
What is there to do near Kilsyth this weekend? We found four places we can stand behind, and that is the whole list. Three are in Croydon: the Dorset Gardens Hotel, Civic Square Shopping Centre and Croydon Library. The fourth, Club Kilsyth, is in Bayswater North.
Each was checked against OpenStreetMap and its own website. We could not find a published entry fee for any of them, so costs here are limited to the bistro prices the Dorset Gardens Hotel prints.
Weekend hours are quoted from each venue’s own listing and named as such. Check before you head out.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A pub meal with family bistro | Dorset Gardens Hotel | Spaghetti Carbonara | $30.90 |
| A late club night out | Club Kilsyth | see below | not printed here |
| Errands and browsing indoors | Civic Square Shopping Centre | see below | not printed here |
| A quiet indoor stop | Croydon Library | see below | not printed here |
Dorset Gardens Hotel — 335 Dorset Road, Croydon VIC 3136
The Dorset Gardens Hotel is a pub on Dorset Road in Croydon. Its site lists it as open daily from 10am to 4am. The site describes a family-friendly bistro with a fresh seasonal menu and weekly dinner deals. On the bistro menu, Spaghetti Carbonara is priced at $30.90. The site also mentions a Beer Garden and Outdoor Terrace in the warmer months.
On the menu (copied from dorsetgardenshotel.com.au menu PDF on 9 October 2026):
- Spaghetti Carbonara: $30.90
- Spaghetti Bolognese: $28.90
- Garlic Bread with Cheese: $11.90
- Falafel Burger: $28.90
Rain backup: The site says you can catch a game on the big screen all year round, so the pub works when the terrace does not.
Club Kilsyth — 1-15 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North VIC 3153
Club Kilsyth is a pub-style venue on Canterbury Road in Bayswater North. Its site lists trading hours of Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 1am and Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3am. We could not find a published price list or entry rule, so ask the club about membership or sign-in before you go.
Get there: It sits in Bayswater North, a separate trip from the three Croydon stops, so map it before you leave.
Civic Square Shopping Centre — 224-238 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon VIC 3136
Civic Square Shopping Centre is on Mount Dandenong Road in Croydon. Its site lists hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm for every day of the week, and OpenStreetMap tags the same span as 07:00 to 22:00. The site is undated, so confirm trading hours on the day. We did not find a published events list.
Time needed: That depends on your list, but the site’s listed span of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm gives you a wide window.
Croydon Library — 5 Civic Square, Croydon VIC 3136
Croydon Library is at Civic Square in Croydon. The Your Library branch page lists Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. OpenStreetMap tags weekends differently, with Saturday 09:00 to 16:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 16:00. We could not find a stated entry fee on the pages we read.
Plan it: Since the two listings disagree on weekends, confirm the Saturday and Sunday times with the library first.
Quick answers
What is open on Sunday near Kilsyth?
The Dorset Gardens Hotel’s site lists it as open daily from 10am to 4am. Club Kilsyth’s site lists Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 1am. Civic Square Shopping Centre’s site lists Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Croydon Library’s branch page lists Sunday 12pm to 5pm, while the OpenStreetMap tag says 13:00 to 16:00, so check with the library.
Is there a library near Kilsyth?
Croydon Library at 5 Civic Square, Croydon is the one we verified. Its Your Library branch page lists full weekly opening hours, including Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm. It is in Croydon, so allow for a short trip from Kilsyth.
Where can the family eat out near Kilsyth on the weekend?
The Dorset Gardens Hotel’s site describes a family-friendly bistro with a fresh seasonal menu and weekly dinner deals. Its menu prints Spaghetti Bolognese at $28.90 and Garlic Bread with Cheese at $11.90. Check the hotel directly for weekend bookings.
What time does Club Kilsyth close?
Club Kilsyth’s site lists Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 1am and Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3am. Hours can change, so confirm with the club before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, civicsquareshopping.com.au and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Dorset Gardens Hotel: openstreetmap.org/311688836, dorsetgardenshotel.com.au, dorsetgardenshotel.com.au menu PDF
- Club Kilsyth: openstreetmap.org/29172318, clubkilsyth.com.au/contact, clubkilsyth.com.au
- Civic Square Shopping Centre: openstreetmap.org/28358259, civicsquareshopping.com.au
- Croydon Library: openstreetmap.org/289021972, yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/croydon-library
