Best Fun Restaurants in Thomastown

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1. NORD Bar

4.7

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Preston

Nord is everything you know & love about the Northside. Cool, understated, welcoming and above all, a lot of fun. It’s the nice stuff. The good stuff. Without the pretentiousness. Welcome to Nord. We’re a little Nordie and a little Nice.

2. Pastificio Sandro

4.9

Exceptional(21)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Thornbury

Sandro Wine + PastaFun neighbourhood wine bar serving small plates and pasta of course!Open Wed-Sat 5pm til late

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3. Bluestone American BBQ

4.8

Exceptional(741)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Coburg

Booked 9 times today

Bluestone American BBQ features a Latin American spin on authentic low and slow traditions from the US BBQ belt. Chef Alvaro Malel draws inspiration from his Uruguayan heritage, and his passion for cuisines from both American continents to reimagine smoked classics like Yearling Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, and Pit-Braised Pulled Lamb with salsa criolla and arepas.His talent for bringing together the best of North and South American food traditions has been a drawcard for diners across Melbourne since the restaurant opened seven years ago. He credits the success of Bluestone to his Uruguayan culture and heritage, which is all about “food, family and fire…BBQ is a feature of all my best memories. There’s no better way to celebrate milestones, or to just kick back and have fun with the people you love. Bluestone has always been about creating that experience for other people.”

4. Benzina Cantina

4.3

Awesome(143)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Preston

Booked 3 times today

SITUATED ALONG HIGH ST IN THE HEART OF PRESTON, BENZINA IS FOR GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD AND EVEN BETTER TEQUILA. INSPIRED BY FRESH, TASTY STREET STYLE MEXICAN FOOD. NEON LIT SIGNS LIGHT UP OUR SPACE AND THE ROOFTOP TERRACE IS YOUR PLACE FOR A HOT TACO AND AN ICE-COLD MARG. WHETHER YOU’RE STOPPING BY FOR A QUICK, LOCAL, HEARTY FEED OR STAYING INTO THE NIGHT FOR THE FUN, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

5. Dexter

4.8

Exceptional(203)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Preston

Booked 17 times today

DEXTER is a no rules approach to American BBQ brought to you by Adam Goldblatt, Sam and Tom Peasnell. Our meatery features the best Australian produce which is treated the right way. Chefs Tom (Pitt Cue Co, London) and Adam (Homeslice, London) pay homage to the low and slow traditions of American BBQ utilising smoking, chargrill techniques and pair this with flavours from Mexico, China, France and alike. The philosophy is a meat first approach, where a dish is formulated from the unique characteristics of the meat (or vegetable) for a truly unique meat experience. Think salted caramel ribs, hot meat donuts and dry aged Ribeye's.

6. Olivine

4.5

Awesome(186)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Coburg

Booked 2 times today

Olivine is an exciting wine bar nestled in a 170-year-old heritage-listed prison. It offers a unique dining experience with its novel-like book of wine, and a walk-in cellar. The reviews rave about the amazing service, delicious food, and the extensive wine list. One reviewer said it's 'a great meeting place for those with a taste for great wine and flavoursome food of the highest quality.' The ambiance is praised for being 'unique and thought provoking,' with a 'luxurious' feel. It's a perfect spot for a quiet drink and amazing bites.

7. Watsonia RSL

4.4

Awesome(245)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsonia

Booked 11 times today

One of the best RSL Clubs in Victoria, located only 16 kilometers north of Melbourne and only minutes away from Watsonia Railway Station, Public Transport Buses and Greensborough Shopping Centre with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your outing.Our Club is open from 9.00 am every day and serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We also have a Courtesy Bus service within a 5km radius of our venue to pick you up and take you home and over 140 car parks directly outside our front door.FACILITIESThe Watsonia RSL offers the ultimate experience in entertainment, dining , functions and hospitality.Spread over two levels our facilities include bars, sports bar, bistro, lounge, a large private function room area, cafe, as well as a children’s indoor playground.We also have, TAB Kiosk’s, Club Keno, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Sportspick!

8. Olympic Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(127)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Preston

Booked 3 times today

The Olympic Hotel is situated on Albert St in Preston, engaging all sections of the hotel creating a refreshing and modern look. Only 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD the Olympic hotel has off street parking, car park and offers a range of award winning facilities.Originally built in 1956 as a watering hole for the Olympic Athletes, the Olympic Hotel is full of history. These days the hotel is home to the fabulous A la Carte Bistro, 4 spectacular function rooms for all your private and corporate needs, a state of the art TAB, modern gaming facilities, a fully stocked drive-thru Bottleshop and in homage to it’s sporting past a large Sports Bar with many large screens playing all variety of live games.

9. 3 Ravens Brewery

4.8

Exceptional(10)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Thornbury

Established in 2003, 3 Ravens are pioneers of Australian craft beer and Melbourne’s oldest independent brewery. 3 Ravens love to explore the world of flavour with innovation, creativity and fun being the heart and soul of the brand. Our regular flock of drinking beers are pale, hop forward and sessionable and brewed for everyone to enjoy, whilst experimenting with technique and challenging traditional perceptions are key components of our ever evolving array of specialty beers. Here’s to passion, hard work, good times and the 3 Ravens potion for human happiness - great beer!

10. The Keys

4.4

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Preston

Halloween Trivia returns for one night only on the 30th of October at 7pm. Expect 40 ghoulish questions, prizes for best dressed, and a few spooky surprises.

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Dounia
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Lovely experience at Dexter with the family, great service and really tasty slow cooked ribs
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DexterPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Preston
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4.8
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Katherine
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing night out - food was incredible, all the staff were very accomodating and thoughtful (we had a pram and baby with us).
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Pastificio SandroPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Thornbury
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4.9
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Maria
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was nice enough! Great drinks. The food was ok. Nothing amazing but a good local hang.
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Benzina CantinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Preston
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4.3
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Domenic
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
First time visit and extremely satisfied with the food and service. We enjoyed the Feast 3 so we could try a bit of everything and it did not disappoint. As a carnivore myself, I struggled to get through all three platters that came out. Highly recommend for people who love their meat and BBQ's. Perfectly cooked, amazing flavouring and melt in your mouth tenderness. Will definitely be back!
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Bluestone American BBQPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Coburg
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4.8
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Jemma
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Lovely staff, great food, awesome cocktails! Little bit noisy with the traffic but can’t be helped. Will definitely be back!
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NORD BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Preston
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4.7

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215 restaurants available nearby

1. NORD Bar

2. Pastificio Sandro

3. Bluestone American BBQ

4. Benzina Cantina

5. Dexter

6. Olivine

7. Watsonia RSL

8. Olympic Hotel

9. 3 Ravens Brewery

10. The Keys

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