Restaurant
Shotkickers
744 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
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744 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
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Shotkickers punches well above its weight on High Street with loud, razor-sharp live sets in a compact bandroom. Audiences crowd the front-stage pit while vinyl booths hug the bar walkway. Touring acts and local players plug into high-end NEXO loudspeakers dialed in by a dedicated sound engineer on the desk. Between sets, punters lean over the counter for affordable pints and baskets of burgers and cheesy chips straight from the kitchen.
- Pro-Grade Live Acoustics: Touring-grade NEXO loudspeakers tuned by an in-house engineer deliver big-room sound in a compact space.
- Booths and Pit Layout: A tight stage pit pairs with double-seated booths running alongside the main bar walkway.
- Midweek Improv Sessions: Midweek slots spotlight freestyle jams and improv sets alongside packed weekend bills.
What's On at Shotkickers
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Shotkickers
Why live music lovers and locals choose Shotkickers in Thornbury
Concert-Grade Sound in an Up-Close Room
Equipped with touring-grade NEXO loudspeakers and a professional engineer at the mixing desk, live sets sound crystal clear and powerful despite the venue's intimate footprint.
Genuine engineer on the desk, and the sweetest of loudspeakers, NEXO
Mark Blanch Intimate Front-Stage Energy
The front floor puts gig-goers directly against the small stage, creating an electrifying, visceral atmosphere where you are right up in the action.
The stage is so small and that is one of the bonuses in seeing live music here.
Matthew Yau Warm and Inclusive Crowd Culture
The venue maintains an approachable, neighborhood vibe with attentive staff and an inclusive environment where solo attendees and music lovers immediately feel at ease.
staff and crowd were friendly and inclusive and it felt like a safe environment
Ellen O'Brien Community-Driven Jam and Improv Sessions
Midweek sessions feature regular freestyle and improv nights that bring local players and gig-goers together into an engaged, welcoming music community.
Great vibes great community connection, generous house band.
Andrea Stewart Cozy Booth Seating Along the Walkway
Lining the bar walkway, double-seated booths give guests a cozy, dedicated perch to drink, talk, and watch gigs away from the standing crush.
Perfectly small, grab a booth and settle in.
Liz F Quality Pub Grub and Affordable Pints
A reliable back kitchen pumps out tasty burgers and cheesy chips alongside affordable beers on tap and mixed cocktails throughout the gig.
Unbelievable food for an unexpected spot, burgers are great and the cheesy chips really tops it off
Nathan Zanella
Most popular items
Fresh pub bites and house cocktails served alongside live music
Burgers
burgers are great
Nathan Zanella Cheesy chips
cheesy chips really tops it off
Nathan Zanella Peach and Hibiscus Spritz
Peach and Hibiscus Spritz delicious.
Karen Thorne Spicy margaritas
stunning spicy margaritas!
Yolanda Riveros
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful sound, layout, and hospitality touches that define the Shotkickers experience
Live NEXO Sound Desk Mixing
Performances are mixed on the desk by a dedicated sound engineer through concert-spec NEXO loudspeakers in an intimate room setting.
Weekly Freestyle Improv Nights
Tuesdays feature open improv band sessions like Dont Sweat the Technique with a generous house band welcoming new attendees.
Fireside Booth Seating by the Stage
Guests can settle into double-seated booths lining the walkway wall, offering dedicated seating right next to the stage pit.
Attentive Personal Hospitality
Staff and door hosts build personal rapport with gig-goers, from music banter at the door to tracking down lost items on social channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the room layout like for watching live music?
Shotkickers features a small stage with a front-stage pit alongside double-seated booths along the wall and space near the bar. The walkway can feel tight or deceptively packed around the bar, but there is typically plenty of room to see bands once you move closer to the stage.
What are the parking options when visiting?
Free street parking is available in the surrounding area away from the city centre, and the venue is also easily accessible via public transport.
Can you get food while watching a gig?
Yes, the bar serves pub meals including burgers, fries, and cheesy chips alongside drinks, beers, and cocktails.
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