An outside shot of the dining area at Welcome to Thornbury showi
Photograph: Graham Denholm

Thornbury area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Thornbury
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Thornbury's enjoyed a gentrification boom in recent years, but it still walks the line between scruffy bohemian and upwardly mobile. The beautiful art deco Thornbury Theatre hosts bands and other events.

The best restaurants in Thornbury

1800 Lasagne
Restaurants

1800 Lasagne

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Who you gonna call when you need a hearty serving of the sauciest slabs in town? 1800 Lasagne, of course
Taita's House
Restaurants

Taita's House

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
This Thornbury cottage’s homestyle Lebanese dishes are as comforting as a grandmother’s hug
Rat the Cafe
Restaurants

Rat the Cafe

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
A waste-free approach and compact menu showcasing the best of the season makes this Thornbury cafe a cut above the rest
Northern Git
Restaurants

Northern Git

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Time to head north, steak fans

The best bars in Thornbury

Northern Git
Restaurants

Northern Git

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Time to head north, steak fans
The Back Room Bar
Bars

The Back Room Bar

  • 3 out of 5 stars
Bottle shop plus whisky bar equals a whole lot of fun
Wolf and Swill
Bars

Wolf and Swill

  • 4 out of 5 stars
The pizzas are flying, the tunes rolling and the seats all taken at this recent addition to Thornbury

More great venues in Thornbury

Thornbury Picture House
Film

Thornbury Picture House

This independent cinema in Melbourne's northern suburbs plays new releases, classic cinema and cult hits
Belmore Biodynamic Meats
Shopping

Belmore Biodynamic Meats

Supporting local farmers since 1996, this family owned and operated business stocks biodynamic and organic meats from Victoria’s best farmers. From...
Lords of the North
Health and beauty

Lords of the North

This trendy barbershop in the north specialises in traditional barbering techniques from the mid-20th century