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Welcome To Thornbury

520 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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Why you'll love Welcome To Thornbury

  • The space blends a sleek, industrial vibe with the warm, welcoming charm of a light-filled warehouse.
  • With great food and drink menu selections and affordable event packages.
  • Massive beer garden with trees, greenery and bushes line the space with the zig zag bench seating in the middle offering a fun playground twist.

Welcome to Thornbury is hard to miss with its retro sign welcoming guests to their next function. The venue offers a progressive, festival vibe to any function held with us due to the diverse offerings. It is the second-largest beer garden and the only permanent food truck park in Melbourne, with different food trucks rotating on a daily basis. There'll also be a whole host of beers on tap, as well as craft beers and delicious cocktail jugs to share.

Upon entry, there is the Distiller, a fully-functional distillery, known for Grainshaker Vodka and Ned’s whiskey. Towards the back of the venue is our beautiful warehouse space ‘The Greenhouse’ – greenery hangs above with polished concrete floors, festoon lighting and wooden finishings. Our Good Times Arcade is the perfect place for the big kids with over 40 retro arcade games. Lastly is our main bar & beer garden with two bars and cover throughout to cater to Melbourne’s ever-changing weather!

Welcome To Thornbury Function Rooms

10 Spaces Available At This Venue
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Venue Exclusive Hire

Welcome to Thornbury is hard to miss with its retro sign welcoming guests to their next function. The venue offers a progressive, festival vibe to any function held with us due to the diverse offerings. Upon entry, a previous car showroom, ...

1500
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The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse

Step through the huge barn doors and into a completely different world of Welcome to Thornbury. A mix of modern Melbourne warehouse, and the soft timber features of a traditional space. Hanging greenery, festoon lighting and timber features...

250
500
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The Deck

The Deck

The Deck, located to the side of the venue provides an intimate feel to the space without losing the vibe of the venue. The semi-private space includes a retractable awning roof for coverage and heaters to keep you toasty warm in winter. Th...

50
80
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The Courtyard

The Courtyard

The courtyard is a semi-private space located in the heart of our fabulous outdoor beer garden. The space entails a mixture of cocktail style tables, stools and bench seating with greenery flowing, allowing for casual chatter. There is ove...

40
50
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Good Times Arcade

Good Times Arcade

Perfect for the big kids, the Good Times Arcade is Melbourne’s largest collection of retro arcade games from the 20’s through to the 80’s and 90’s. Think pinball, space invaders and multiplayer games such as basketball hoops and pool tables...

40
50
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Container Bar

Container Bar

A party oasis off to the side of the beer garden, the Container Bar is the perfect place to book for your next warm weather shindig and enjoy all the great vibes Welcome to Thornbury has to offer. Umbrellas will keep you shaded, and the fur...

80
80
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Whole Beer Garden

Whole Beer Garden

Combining our Garden Bar, Deck and Container Bar is our beer garden available for larger groups. The space provides different nooks, offering a variety to the space; The Deck is off to the side for the chatters. The Container Bar & Garden B...

150
200
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The Cocktail Lounge

The Cocktail Lounge

The largest of the two sides of The Showroom is our Cocktail lounge, a private function space without the big price tag attached. The bold space has brown leather lounges throughout the space, with wood tones and black steel framing the spa...

70
120
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The Showroom - Exclusive

The Showroom - Exclusive

Previously a car show room, many moons ago is our Showroom space located at the front of the venue. A warm inviting space, the brown leather lounges, copper bar and black steel and of course our fireplace provides all the theming you need. ...

100
200
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Showroom Bar

Showroom Bar

Our showroom bar is the perfect space for those casual “it’s been a while” catch-up drinks. The space offers a floor-to-ceiling sliding door to separate the space making it private to the other half of the venue, as will as your own private...

40
60
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June 19, 2025

We had our wedding here recently and we had such a wonderful time! All the staff were top notch and truly went above and beyond. The function space was gorgeous, and the food was awesome :)

B Une Passi

January 5, 2025

Our company had our Christmas party here, the staff were lovely. The food was okay, and drinks were good. Music atmosphere was 50/50 but overall great place to hold a work party.

Dan Steiner

March 11, 2025

Arcade is a lot of fun after some beers. Mr Burger is reliably good. Toilets were a mess, with seats ripped off two them. I guess it’s due to the patrons but not a great look and pretty rubbish if you needed to use them!

Mousom Sarkar

April 29, 2025

1st time, loved it Very spacious Lovely crowd Soothing music Bonus is good food trucks

Sienna Bontempelli

June 23, 2025

My partner and I booked out 'The Showroom' to announce our elopement to all of our family and friends and I cannot thank Luke and all of the staff/venue enough! It was absolutely perfect! Everything we could have ever asked for, we received with no worries at all. Super accommodating and lovely, could not recommend them enough for hosting an event. Thank-you all so much!

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 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 hold engagement parties, 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 Welcome To Thornbury?

Parking is available on the street and the venue is easily accessible by public transport.

Where is Welcome To Thornbury located?

This amazing venue is located at 520 High Street, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia.

What are the operating hours of Welcome To Thornbury?

This event space has the following operating hours:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Friday: 4:00 PM - LATE

Saturday: 12:00 PM - LATE

Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Natural light
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Space
Restroom
Security
Smoking Area

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