Welcome To Thornbury
520 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
A bustling hub for Melbourne’s best food trucks, featuring one of the biggest beer gardens on the Northside, as well as the glamorous Showroom - designed to host events in a unique space with the only disco wall in Melbourne. Designed to provide people with a place to go to have a good time, the function spaces continue the tradition! Whether you are hosting a small get together, intimate special occasion, extravagant engagement party or looking for a full-on festival location, there are multiple options and an experienced function team ready to help you out. With bountiful grazing tables or BBQ options from the in house chef, or truck bucks available so everyone can choose their own food, catering for a crowd has never been easier.
Welcome To Thornbury Function Rooms

Entire Venue
Wanna bring the whole company down and have the best party ever? Have a fab event, music festival or market stall you want to run? We have SO many options to make your event one to remember. Let our experienced functions and events team tak...

Container Bar
Celebrate in true style in the Container Bar. When you are looking for fun right in the middle of the action, but also want an exclusive area just for you – the container bar is your ultimate outdoor party space! Featuring a private bar for...

Southside
A versatile space perfect for events where you want to dance and party! Featuring the lavish retro lounge decor booths, dance floor with customisable disco light wall, private entry, bathrooms and bar access.

Northside
A relaxed area to entertain your guests, featuring a mix of comfortable retro lounges and high tables with stools and space to mingle or dance with a private bar and bathroom.

The Greenhouse
Classic elegance in an urban wonderland, the Greenhouse is a huge converted warehouse, with soaring ceilings and drenched in light. Can hold up 40 - 300 people (currently up to 240 with covid). This is our premium private event space with a...

The Garden Bar
40 - 100 people; a casual space within our beer garden with private bar.

Beer Garden (Public Bar)
500 - 700 people - indoor and undercover outdoor spaces, great for big corporate parties. Beer garden in summer in the sun.

The Distillery
Featuring a show-stopping copper still at the entrance, this working vodka distillery is filled with light and decadent cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Welcome To Thornbury?
Events at Welcome To Thornbury start from 1600.00.
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 Welcome To Thornbury functions can be hosted?
The following types of events can be held at Welcome To Thornbury:
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Networking Event
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Workshop
- Engagement Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Ceremony
- 18th Birthday Party
- Training
- Seminar
- Product Launch
- Meeting
- Trade Show
- Exhibition
- Bat Mitzvah
- Bar Mitzvah
- Gala Dinner
- Awards Dinner
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Welcome To Thornbury is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if the Welcome To Thornbury function room is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Welcome To Thornbury 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 Welcome To Thornbury?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Welcome To Thornbury:
- External Catering
- Bar Tab
- Coffee / Tea
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 Welcome To Thornbury?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Welcome To Thornbury 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 Welcome To Thornbury 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 Welcome To Thornbury 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 Welcome To Thornbury 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 makes the Welcome To Thornbury Bar a unique venue location?
Unlike similar venues in Australia, Welcome to Thornbury - an icon of the area, which has functioned as a car manufacturing factory for much of the 20th century and now is home to the 2nd largest beer garden and only permanent bar and food truck stop in Melbourne.
Offering a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails, and home to delicious food truck options specialising in cuisines from all around the globe like Mr Burger, Chef Calamari, Woking Amazing and O Tuga Tastes of Portugal, Welcome To Thornbury is the perfect place for foodies and social butterflies alike. Whether you're looking to sit down and enjoy some drinks with friends or meet new ones on our outdoor patios, all of your needs are met here!
Is parking available at the Welcome To Thornbury?
Parking is available on the street and the venue is easily accessible by public transport.