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Bar Thyme

227 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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227 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 3 9687 8644
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Thyme

Bar Thyme delivers sharp bistronomy without dining-room posture. Barkly Street regulars treat the space like an open living room—dropping in solo at the counter or lingering while vinyl spins on the deck. The kitchen sends out cauliflower and halloumi beignets, stracciatella with preserved figs, and charred sirloin in peppercorn sauce. Sundays belong to a multi-course roast served with crisp potatoes, towering Yorkshire puddings, and warm apple tart.

  • Multi-Course Sunday Roast: A structured multi-course feast featuring roast cuts, gravy, crisp potatoes, and giant Yorkshire puddings.
  • Inventive Bistro Plates: Seasonal dishes running from halloumi and cauliflower beignets to silky stracciatella with preserved figs.
  • Accommodating Hospitality: Attentive floor staff happily navigating vegan and coeliac requirements as well as bespoke off-menu plates for kids.
  • Curated Cellar & Vinyl Sound: Thoughtfully chosen local and imported bottles poured against an analog soundtrack spinning on record players all night.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Why Diners Choose Bar Thyme

From legendary multi-course Sunday roasts to warm vinyl grooves and inclusive hospitality, experience Footscray's favorite neighborhood bistro—reserve your table now.

  • Sensational Multi-Course Sunday Roasts

    A dedicated multi-course weekend ritual that pairs hearty roast cuts and towering Yorkshire puddings with comforting seasonal sides and dessert.

    Consistently sensational Sunday Roast! Attentive service. Casually warm ambiance.

    Marilyn Mather

  • Generous Set-Menu Value

    Generous multi-course set menus deliver classic bistro indulgence with crunchy roast potatoes, rich gravies, and exceptional value.

    price point for the roast was great value.

    Abhinav Bidani

  • Curated Vinyl Soundtrack

    A tactile analog listening setup spins vinyl throughout dinner, establishing an intimate, laid-back cadence across the room.

    records spinnin’ throughout the night, excellent service.

    Stacey

  • Unpretentious Bistro Atmosphere

    Serious culinary technique and an impressive wine program unfold without stuffiness, pretense, or inner-city posturing.

    A bistro-like atmosphere, non-pretentious, the nicest staff, super chill vibes balanced with excellent and attentive service.

    Sean S

  • Effortless Dietary Hospitality

    The kitchen seamlessly adapts tasting courses to vegan and gluten-free diners without sacrificing depth or culinary ambition.

    They catered to our dietary requirements (vegan) and we had some incredible cauliflower, chickpea panisse, artichoke and pumpkin based dishes.

    Rob Carletti

  • Thoughtful Group & Family Dining

    Attentive floor staff welcome families with ease, happily creating custom dishes and activities for children so everyone can celebrate together.

    Although there isn't a kids menu, the staff were incredibly accommodating and happily made a small plate from the menu for our child, which we really appreciated.

    Nikita Kadoo

Guest favorites and standout dishes from Bar Thyme’s kitchen

  • Sunday Roast

    Their Sunday roasts are iconic.

    Sean S

  • Steak

    The steak was awesome & perfectly cooked & rested.

    Quince

  • Stracciatella

    silky and luscious — the creamy richness of the cheese against the jammy sweetness of the figs, with the walnuts adding an earthy crunch and the chive oil cutting through it all with a fresh, savoury finish.

    Adriano Di Prato

  • Cauliflower & Halloumi Beignets

    golden and crisp on the outside, pillowy inside, with that salty squeak of halloumi running through each bite.

    Adriano Di Prato

Other favorites

Delightful desserts, hyperlocal pours, and intuitive family accommodations that round out the dining room.

  • Tiramisu

    Dessert and final course - Tiramisu. I could have eaten an entire tray!

    Abhinav Bidani

  • Rhubarb Almond Tart

    dessert was a delicious rhubarb almond tart with house made ice cream.

    Jen Humphries

  • Footscray-Made Pinot Noir

    Mine a locally made (Footscray with Yarra Valley grape) Pinot Noir was delicious.

    Quince

  • Bespoke Off-Menu Child Plates

    the staff were incredibly accommodating and happily made a small plate from the menu for our child, which we really appreciated.

    Nikita Kadoo

Beyond the menu

Attentive, personal gestures that elevate Footscray's favorite neighborhood room—reserve your table to experience it firsthand.

  • Off-Menu Care for Families

    While there is no formal children's menu, staff readily craft bespoke off-menu plates, serve custom ice cream treats, and bring out colouring books to keep toddlers entertained.

  • All-Vinyl Soundtrack

    Music in the dining room is played on turntable vinyl records spinning throughout the evening rather than piped through generic digital streaming.

  • Seamless Dietary Adaptations

    Set menus and communal courses are smoothly adapted for coeliac and vegan diners, featuring dedicated alternatives like chickpea panisse without missing a beat.

  • Spontaneous Kitchen Tastings

    Floor staff pay close attention to guest tastes, surprising engaged diners with impromptu kitchen samples of dishes they expressed curiosity about.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, reservations, and dining requirements—reserve your table to experience Footscray's favorite neighborhood bistro.

  • Book Ahead for Sunday Roast

    Reserve well in advance and mention the Sunday roast to ensure availability, as the multi-course weekend roast service regularly fills up.

  • Dietary and Family Flexibility

    The kitchen easily accommodates vegan and coeliac or gluten-free requirements, and floor staff willingly tailor off-menu plates for young children.

  • Nearby Parking and Timing

    Take advantage of free street parking nearby on weekends and after 6pm on weekdays for a stress-free arrival.

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