Joanie's Baretto
832A High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
Joanie’s Baretto is Thornbury’s answer to that joint you stumbled upon without a travel guide winding your way through the back streets of your favourite Italian city. Born out of the Umberto Espresso Bar family, Melbourne customers had nowhere to go for pre or post dinner drinks so the Joanie's Baretto team thought they’d create a space for their Northside’ paesani’ and make a night of it.Accompanied by the same warmth and hospitality you’re used to receiving from Umberto, Joanie’s is the kind of place you can indulge and get loose in. Italian booze is Joanie's Baretto's thing. Discover wines and craft beers from all over Italy. Aperitivi, digestivi and grappe. There are also spuntini, crostini and antipasti to nibble on. Come and visit Joanie. Now it’s her time to shine.
Joanie's Baretto Function Rooms

The Courtyard's Table
Relax in our beautiful courtyard hidden away from busy High Street. Heated in winter and enough shade to keep you cool in summer. A perfect place for a laid back session. Joanie’s Baretto is Thornbury’s answer to that joint you stumbled up...

The Group's Table
A 10 seater table surrounded by family photos, you’ll be sure to feel at home sitting at our communal table. Perfect for intimate catch ups. Joanie’s Baretto is Thornbury’s answer to that joint you stumbled upon without a travel guide wind...

The Entire Downstairs Venue
Entire Downstairs Venue is located at Joanie's Baretto can cater 120 people cocktail set up. For more information, Joanie’s Baretto is Thornbury’s answer to that joint you stumbled upon without a travel guide winding your way through the b...

The Joanie's Baretto's Upstairs Venue
The Upstairs Venue is located at Joanie's Baretto that can cater 20 people boardroomset up, 35 people for theater type or classroom setup, 60 people for cocktail set up, 20 people for u shape type orbanquet type. For more information, Joan...
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
How much does an event cost at Joanie's Baretto?
Events at Joanie's Baretto start from 0.
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.
What type of events can be hosted at Joanie's Baretto?
The following types of events can be held at Joanie's Baretto:
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Wedding
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Corporate Function
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Awards Dinner
- Private Dining
- Meeting
- Seminar
- Training
- Workshop
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Joanie's Baretto is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Joanie's Baretto is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Joanie's Baretto 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 Joanie's Baretto?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Joanie's Baretto:
- Coffee / Tea
- 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 Joanie's Baretto?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Joanie's Baretto 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 Joanie's Baretto 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 Joanie's Baretto 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 Joanie's Baretto if you book via us.