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The Thornbury Local

635 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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635 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 3 9495 0341
HoursMonday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Thornbury Local

An unpretentious High Street local pairing backyard fires, craft pints, and grassroots music. Regulars swear by the Wednesday open mic sessions alongside $10 burgers—or snagging the coveted couch nook inside before drifting out back to warm up around the wood-burning fire.

  • Beer Garden Fireplace: The backyard beer garden keeps an open wood fire burning on cold nights for outdoor drinks.
  • Wednesday Open Mic & Burgers: Midweek crowd gathers for community open mic performances matched with a $10 burger deal.
  • Neighborhood Dive Atmosphere: Upstairs nooks, live gigs, and approachable bar service make it easy to drop in solo or with friends.
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Why Choose The Thornbury Local

Discover why locals return to High Street's easygoing dive pub for backyard fires, midweek open mics, and relaxed drinks with friends.

  • Beer garden fireplace for cold evenings

    Patrons gather on chilly evenings in the outdoor beer garden to warm up around the open-flame fireplace while enjoying late-night drinks and comfort eats.

    There’s a fireplace out back, cocktails that are actually made properly, and bartenders who genuinely care about your experience.

    Itsthescatman

  • All-season patio with outdoor fire

    Whether dropping in during the heat of summer or stepping out into the back patio on a crisp winter night, the heated backyard setting delivers a distinct seasonal hangout.

    Great summer pub sitting out the back; great winter pub either sitting inside, or standing by the fire outside.

    Andy Gee

  • Midweek open mic and burger nights

    Wednesday evenings draw both performers and enthusiastic crowds for grassroots community open mic sessions accompanied by popular $10 burger specials.

    The open mic host is friendly and always tells me to come back any time. The $10 burgers every Wednesdays are very delicious

    Marya Budianta

  • Welcoming community stage for local talent

    Regular live musical acts and community entertainment give the room an engaging local pub energy without pretension.

    Really enjoyed the Wednesday night open mic. Total respect to all the people who got up and gave it a go... Really fun! Nice food and great staff too.

    Andrew Beveridge

  • Casual group drinks and pub fare

    Locals drop in with groups of friends to catch up over pints, comfort fare, and background tunes in an easygoing neighborhood pub setting.

    Always a great place to have a beers with some mates. Nice little beer garden area out the back and staff are always super friendly.

    Mark

  • Neighborhood hangout with weekly deals

    From trivia nights to casual weekend gatherings, the unpretentious neighborhood bar vibe makes it easy for friends to stay late and connect.

    Food is great, loads of weekly deals and fab open mic on Wednesday’s. Has to be said that the staff make the place; they’re extremely friendly and welcoming.

    Jo

Crowd favorites and staple pub classics at The Thornbury Local

  • Burgers

    The $10 burgers every Wednesdays are very delicious, in my case I got two beef patties.

    Marya Budianta

  • Chips

    they have generous servings of hot chips I don’t think we were able to eat half of it.

    M

  • Wings

    Man Oh man!! The wings and dip is something to die for.

    Manikandan Sigamani

  • Cocktails

    There’s a fireplace out back, cocktails that are actually made properly, and bartenders who genuinely care about your experience.

    Itsthescatman

Before you head over

Practical tips for visiting The Thornbury Local

  • Plan Wednesday for Open Mic & Burgers

    If you're visiting for open mic night or the $10 burger deal, head over on a Wednesday when midweek community entertainment and kitchen specials are in full swing.

  • Warm Up by the Backyard Fireplace

    During colder months, grab a spot out back in the beer garden where you can stand or sit by the active outdoor fireplace.

  • Take Advantage of Late-Night & Vegan Options

    Late-night food seekers and plant-based diners are well catered for, with pizza served until midnight alongside plentiful vegan menu choices.

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