An outside shot of the dining area at Welcome to Thornbury showi
Photograph: Graham Denholm

Thornbury area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Thornbury
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Thornbury's enjoyed a gentrification boom in recent years, but it still walks the line between scruffy bohemian and upwardly mobile. The beautiful art deco Thornbury Theatre hosts bands and other events.

The best restaurants in Thornbury

Northern Git
Restaurants

Northern Git

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Time to head north, steak fans
1800 Lasagne
Restaurants

1800 Lasagne

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Who you gonna call when you need a hearty serving of the sauciest slabs in town? 1800 Lasagne, of course
Rat the Cafe
Restaurants

Rat the Cafe

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
A waste-free approach and compact menu showcasing the best of the season makes this Thornbury cafe a cut above the rest
Larry David's
Restaurants

Larry David's

It would seem that Melbourne is entering a new phase of hospitality: one that is inspired by balding, neurotic heroes of American television

The best bars in Thornbury

Capers
Bars

Capers

  • 5 out of 5 stars
This second-gen diner blends Greek home cooking, dive bar energy and community spirit
Northern Git
Restaurants

Northern Git

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Time to head north, steak fans
Cafe Gummo
Bars

Cafe Gummo

  • price 1 of 4
A DIY-to-the-death bar and experimental music venue

More great venues in Thornbury

Lords of the North
Health and beauty

Lords of the North

This trendy barbershop in the north specialises in traditional barbering techniques from the mid-20th century