Dawson Kew
241 High St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Why you'll love Dawson Kew
- Offering a change of pace for High Street, the new 80-seater venue has been brought to life by some of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs and bartenders.
- From birthday parties to corporate events and everything in between, our semi-private dining space can accommodate up to 50 guests.
- Menu offerings are Asian and Italian inspired; with stand out dishes such as Miso Glazed Salmon, Seafood Paella and Otway Pork Belly.
Dawson Kew is Kew's Newest Foodie Destination. Dawson is the all-day cafe and restaurant Kew has been waiting for. Offering a change of pace for High Street, the new 80-seater venue has been brought to life by some of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs and bartenders. Our menu offerings are Asian and Italian inspired; with stand out dishes such as Miso Glazed Salmon, Seafood Paella and Otway Pork Belly. With a tailored menu, we cater to all dietary requirements. There’s something for everyone! From birthday parties to corporate events and everything in between, our semi-private dining space can accommodate up to 50 guests. We have sharing menus and bottomless brunch options available.
Dawson Kew Function Rooms
Dawson - Mezzanine
The semi-private Mezzanine area at Dawson can seat up to 50 guests. An ideal space for special occasions such as birthday celebrations, engagement dinners and corporate dinners. We believe that a good meal is best shared with friends and fa...
Dawson - Entire Venue
Dawson is the all-day cafe and restaurant Kew has been waiting for. Offering a change of pace for High Street, the new 80-seater venue has been brought to life by some of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs and bartenders. Our menu offeri...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Dawson Kew?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
How do I find out if Dawson Kew is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Dawson Kew is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Dawson Kew?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Dawson Melbourne:
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Dawson Kew?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Dawson Cafe Kew and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Dawson High St Kew to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Dawson Restaurant Kew to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Dawson if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
What type of events can be hosted at Dawson?
The following types of events can be held at Dawson:
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Christening
- Networking Event
- Hens Night
- Function
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Function
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Dawson is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
Where is Dawson Kew located?
It is located at 241 High St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia.
What are the operating hours?
M - F 11am - late
W/E 9am - late
What is on the menu?
This restaurant is all about healthy, affordable and great-tasting food. The menu offers a wide variety of food options that will suit any dietary need or preference.
Try out dishes like the Pina Colada Hot Cakes with grilled pineapple, passion fruit curd, coconut ice cream, white chocolate ganache and coconut crumble or the Mac and Cheese Croquettes. Not your thing? Why not have the Matcha Panna Cotta served with a raspberry parfait, caramelised white chocolate and berry texture or the Dawson Benedict with pulled bbq brisket, poached eggs, hollandaise on house-made sweet potato & pecorino waffles.
You may view the full menu of this restaurant by visiting this site.