Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Kensington

126 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3184)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 128 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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2. Sporting Club Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(126)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Brunswick

Booked 25 times today

Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder! Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.

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3. Golden Fleece Hotel

4.3

Awesome(168)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • South Melbourne

Booked 20 times today

Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne. Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going. Our Walk-ins only intimate Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Aphrodites Elixr of Desire to feel the holiday vibes. The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!

4. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 50 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

5. Royal Oak Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(255)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 21 times today

The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality

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6. The Standard Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(401)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Fitzroy

Booked 17 times today

Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.Reservations:-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings. -Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.

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7. EziStreat - Food Hall

4.2

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • North Melbourne

Booked 3 times today

EziStreat is a drink hall, food hall, beer garden, market and events space in the heart of North Melbourne, celebrating street-food and community spirit. With a city-fringe location and neighbouring more free-spirited areas like Kensington, Ascot Vale and Brunswick, we’ve naturally attracted and welcomed fun-spirited, vibrant and diverse people. We’re very much loved for our cool and funky murals, family friendly, pet friendly, spaciousness and cool tunes. As a hybrid food hall, we have a great selection of choices including: Vietnamese, Colombian, Burgers, Thai, Taiwanese, Korean Dessert with other cuisines about to come on board including Mexican, Korean BBQ and more. We’re a fully licensed venue till 1am with drinks from our EziBar. We are the perfect place to host your party across our spaces: Ezi Hall, Ezi Hub, Japanese Dining Room, Beer Garden and Containers. That is why we were sought after to host ex Masterchef Poh Ling Yeow’s po

8. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(427)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 59 times today

Cha Ching is a hot spot due to its unique fusion of Asian cuisine with a multicultural twist. It's praised for its vibrant and colorful dishes, with reviewers raving about the innovative food options, friendly staff, and excellent service. It's also noted for its affordable pricing, despite the high-quality food. It's a must-visit in Melbourne, offering a delightful blend of tradition and creativity.

9. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 16 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel, located in Seddon, Victoria, is a historic pub that has been serving locals for over 150 years. Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, it offers a mix of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guests can enjoy a cold beer at the bar, relax by the open fire with a glass of wine, or sip cocktails in the beer garden. The menu features pub classics, with weekly specials like Parma and Steak nights, as well as a Sunday roast with live music. The Mona Castle is perfect for casual drinks, dining, or hosting events

10. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(710)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 85 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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Suzy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Delicious food and feed me menu was good value. Very friendly and attentive service. Very noisy, so not the place for quiet conversation. Can't wait to go again!
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Tyneale
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the moment we sat down we felt like we’d made the right choice for a rare date night. The service was warm, helpful and welcoming and the food was amazing!!!! The best squid and pork belly we have ever had.
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Kiss & TellPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Nicola
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
10/10, will be coming back. The place is so pretty, the staff are lovely & the food was yum
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Golden Fleece HotelPrice: Expensive• Greek• South Melbourne
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4.3
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Vivien
Melbourne •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Sophie our host was lovely. It was a very busy night but she took the time to have a chat with us. I ordered the fish burger and it was yummo! Great ambience - all in all a great night
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Sporting Club HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Brunswick
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4.6
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Darren
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
Great atmosphere and friendly service. Love the basketball ring but it's a bit tired seems like it's been hung on. Food was delicious and the tower beer really hot the spot
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EziStreat - Food HallPrice: Moderate• Global, International• North Melbourne
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4.2

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. Hochi Mama CBD

2. Sporting Club Hotel

3. Golden Fleece Hotel

4. Kiss & Tell

5. Royal Oak Hotel

6. The Standard Hotel

7. EziStreat - Food Hall

8. Cha Ching

9. Mona Castle Hotel

10. Gilson

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