Thornbury Taphouse

Name: Thornbury Taphouse
Address: 851 High St, Thornbury, AU-VIC, Australia, 3071
Telephone: (03) 9071 0011
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

215 Reviews

$40 and under

Bistro

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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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Northern Suburbs
Good for groups
Northern Suburbs
Lively

215 Reviews

KH
KayH
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as had a gig upstairs, food and drinks prior to going
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SteveP
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Pluses: Friendly staff, good selection of beer, good vibe Cons: Food was a bit disappointing - very standard pub fare, burger was cold
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IanS
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food. Lots of choice in the beers on tap. Excellent, friendly service.
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PeterH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
A good night out - but the waiter did not answer our questions about the meal and how it was cooked, nor did he attempt to find out from the kitchen.
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Patty
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Definitely go on a Tuesday night! The value for money on the half price meals is unmatched in Melbourne and the vibe was great! The service staff were so nice and will defs be going back
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JackieT
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great Cocktails, great service & with a smile. Very comfortable seating.
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JG
JoannaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had an enjoyable night celebrating my birthday with my family.
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Justin
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such great value on a Tuesday night with the family, always friendly service and tasty food
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LiljanaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
I believe that the staff were overwhelmed with the number of customers due to Elvis festival and Taphouse were not quite prepared.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
We only had a short window as we were seeing a show and we waited 1/2 before our drinks came Then the food came all over the shop and not Together
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IS
IreneS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Nice food when I finally got my steak . Clearly they had forgotten my meal. They brought out my daughters steak we waited, waited and I told her to eat hers she finished hers and I ended up asking after 45minutes extra where mine was oh sorry I will go find out after another 15 minutes went by they finally brought my meal out but they came with two steaks again one for me and one for my daughter my daughter said she didn’t want it she had already eaten it. I finally ate mine by myself without the sauce I requested but I didn’t want to ask for another sauce as who knows how long I would have waited . Steak was nice but .
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KittL
Melbourne
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
It's a great looking venue, the staff are lively, but they did seem to struggle with the noise of the venue and our large table. Cocktails also seemed to take a long time, from being ordered. We ate in the Ballroom at an event. Chips were turning up cold.
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DavidC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere, great selection on tap. Food amazing. Definitely going back.
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DZ
DarrenZ
Victoria
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was at a good pub standard; although my ribeye steak had a slightly peculiar flavour. We were keen to have a desert, but coffee being unavailable, we opted to pass.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great Mothers day lunch, although we didn’t order from their set Mother’s Day lunch, we ordered from the usual menu- great service and a lovely time
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JK
JimK
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Took the family and enjoyed a very nice meal with great service. Highly recommended.
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LizM
Victoria
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice to eat not a lot of vegan or vegetarian food, needed a starter, but ok
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Barb
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Our group of 10 really enjoyed our meals, and the service was very good. We are looking forward to coming to have a meal there again.
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KH
KathyH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Meat was served half cooked & chips had too much salt main was brought out prior to the garlic bread to be shared at the table. Waiter had trouble understanding our order. Menu does not have many alternatives for those who do not eat chicken
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SM
StephenM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wide options for guests with various food intolerances and happy to adjust items on the plate.
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Meagan1
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Have to say that the food quality has dropped off since first opening, and one of the waitresses was also incredibly rude...after watching several people in front of us split the bill on the way out, the first thing she said to us was "tell me you don't want to split the bill"...and when I asked to put more on one card and then asked for the rest to be put on the other she said "well how much is that, I'm not a mathematician"...rude!
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DarcyD
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great place to go before a show at the theatre, good atmosphere and fast service
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AmandaB
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat, staff friendly and service is good
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tonyg
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Made a booking online, once we got there there wasn't a table ready. Was placed on the corner which was ok. Ordered drinks and dinner via the app, 2 drinks took over 25 mins to come out even after 2 different staff members were following it up. The guy at the bar said it didn't go through to him, but our credit card was charged. Not great communication throughout the staff unfortunately. Had to drink a pint of beer in 8 mins as we had tickets for a show upstairs. Very rushed....Food was very good though, no complaints there.
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lizziefromscotland
Glasgow
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great atmosphere, busy, lovely decor. Food was awesome- ribs and chicken skewers, delish!
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Sanj
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience2
The restaurant was nice but very warm no air con or ceiling fans. Service was very slow but the meals we very good. Sadly they do t do coffee which would have been a lovely finish to a good meal, not all of us are drinkers!!
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Mickey
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The brisket was terrific, yummy, and beautifully cooked, the salmon a little overcooked. The spritzers could’ve been a bit smaller with less soda. Service was patchy at best, with tables around us who arrived after us, being served first, and a different dessert to the one ordered showed up with the explanation that “we don’t have that one”. It was sent back, but still showed up on the bill. The place is quite enjoyable, well set up and atmospheric. I realise staffing is a common problem at the moment, so not really that critical.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and good value for money and the staff were friendly and attentive. Thank you.
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RobynW
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Looks great but service was very mixed - offered me a warm beer and then replaced it with a cold one. My marinara was excellent but others not so happy with their meals
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JC
JohnCustomer
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a last minute booking (just in case) for a dinner meeting. Was greeted by friendliest staff members who were very accommodating, especially when I requested the dim corner to be lit. One thing you'll notice that is deteriorating in hospitality is the attitude in general. But this team had such a great attitude and were genuinely willing to help. Thanks guys, will be back!
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NP
NProc
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Lovely but inexperienced staff. Lacking staff when we first arrived but more arrived as the night went on. Originally booked a table for outside but when we arrived realised this was just on street dining and they didn’t have a beer garde so chose to be seated inside. Food was delicious and came out very quickly. Music choice was a little odd and I don’t think the owners have found their “vibe” or “aesthetic” Overall good experience
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JodieS
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and service great place to get dinner before a show . And Ben Abraham concert was amazing.
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ClareM
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
7 of us ate 7 different meals & all meals were delivered quickly & were delicious, would highly recommend the ribs
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive and I also enjoyed the half price Tuesday specials.
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JulieB
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
Average. Service is non existent. Waiter couldn’t take an order of 3 drinks because he didn’t have a tablet… music was incredibly loud for dinner time making it hard to keep a conversation. Food was decent standard pub food, nothing to write home about.
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TimothyW
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service. Lovely atmosphere. Great dinner venue when attending concert upstairs
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MichaelB
Victoria
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
What stood out was the attentiveness and service provided by our host. She had an exceptional attitude and ensured the night was pleasant. Food of course was delicious.
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PaulR
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food great with lots of choices and very generous servings, wait staff amazing and engaging. Was late ordering garlic bread and they had run out. No coffee available to end the night.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the staff were friendly and attentive!
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Moaspinall
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was very average, perhaps one star above Pub food. we also had trouble having a conversation at our table, the noise level was very loud, the table service was very good although inexperienced but in these day that is acceptable.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

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

Thornbury Taphouse is rated 4.1 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

851 High St, Thornbury, AU-VIC 3071

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Thornbury
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thornburytaphouse.com/
Phone number
(03) 9071 0011

Thornbury Taphouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Thornbury Taphouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Thornbury Taphouse restaurant rated?

Is Thornbury Taphouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information