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Thornbury Taphouse, Thornbury, AU-VIC

Thornbury Taphouse

4.3
4.3
252 Reviews
$40 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
Thornbury Taphouse is your local bar and Kitchen

We are located in the original Regent Picture Theatre (now know as Thornbury Theatre) that was built back in 1925

We have 16 beers on tap, a extensive back bar and some delicious cocktails to complement our simply but filling food





Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Gastro Pub, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9071 0011
  • Website
    http://www.thornburytaphouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    851 High St, Thornbury, AU-VIC 3071
  • Area
    Thornbury
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thornbury Taphouse is a beloved spot for BBQ enthusiasts, renowned for its "best brisket in town" and delectable BBQ sauce. The restaurant boasts a warm, inviting atmosphere with "lovely service" and friendly staff, making every visit enjoyable. While some dishes may miss the mark, most experiences are flavorful and satisfying.

252 Reviews

  1. Susannah

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were super busy and understaff which contributed to the lack of service.. the staff working were doing their best but they were run off their feet. They had sold out of what I originally ordered which was disappointing. Food was underwhelming and the cocktails weren’t nice at all..

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  2. Adam

    Melbourne

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good . One of the better Parma’s I have eaten . The other guests had a pulled pork burger and seafood pasta both enjoyed theirs .

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  3. andrew

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner with the family again last night. Really good food at great value.

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  4. George

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm very impressed that Tuesday nights are of great value.

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  5. Jasmine

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went wanting a steak but they didn’t have any so we opted for our usual brisket (the best brisket in town) and a side of the world’s best mashed potatoes. Pair it with the legendary bbq sauce and it was the best meal ever 😍

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  6. Nicholas

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick seating to our tables, friendly staff, nice barmen who made our dining out experience enjoyable. Easily one of the largest, filing BBQ Brisket platter for its price. Food was out quickly and already well seasoned to eat straight away. Always an enjoyable night out.

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  7. Joe

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a regular diner, taphouse never disappoints. 5 stars

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  8. EmmaD

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely lovely experience here! The service was incredible and we felt like the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time! In particular Rob made sure that we were comfortable and satisfied the whole evening! I would recommend and will visit again !

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  9. SharonH

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the American BBQ, but were somewhat disappointed. We ordered the $129 Taphouse Platter, serves ‘up to 4’. The coleslaw, pickles, onion rings & sauce were sufficient to serve one. The meat was plentiful for the 2 of us, but the beef rib, pulled pork and chicken were all dry. The brisket was only just moist enough. The chips were also plentiful, but were served with meats & sauce on top of them, meaning they did not stay crisp for long. We noted the menu did not have corn bread or macaroni cheese, which are staple sides for American BBQ.

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  10. JoeC

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the eggplant Parma and definitely coming back. Absolutely delicious...

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FAQs

Thornbury Taphouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9071 0011.

Thornbury Taphouse is rated 4.3 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thornbury Taphouse

851 High St, Thornbury, AU-VIC 3071

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Thornbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Gastro Pub, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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