AUSTRALIA’S
BIGGEST
FOOD TRUCK PARK
10 YEARS OF ICONIC EVENTS
10 YEARS OF ICONIC EVENTS
HOME OF EPIC EVENTS, FULL RETRO ARCADE AND MULTIPLE FUNCTION EVENTS SPACES.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The 5th Annual Burger Invitational
Saturday 18 October, from 12pm
The ultimate burger battle returns to Welcome to Thornbury!
On Saturday 18 October from 12pm, we’re bringing together some of Melbourne’s best burger legends — Mr Burger, Krispy’s, Woking Amazing and more — for one massive day of buns, beef, and bragging rights.Taste your way through the contenders, cast your vote, and help crown Melbourne’s burger champion.
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GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN
Service Dogs Edition
Sunday 19 October, from 12pmNot all heroes wear capes – some wear collars.
Join us on as we celebrate the incredible service dogs of Darebin, in support of Forever Friends Animal Rescue. Expect plenty of four-legged legends, good vibes, and a community of dog lovers coming together for a great cause.
As always, all good dogs are welcome at Welcome to Thornbury – so bring your pup along for the fun.
📍 Book your spot now
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BOO FEST HALLOWEEN MARKET
Sunday 26 October
60 vendors selling jewellery and accessories, original art and prints, art toys, dioramas, stickers, puppets, pottery and ceramic sculptures, entomology artworks, gothic candles and homewares, cat toys and treats, even some creepy tasty snacks and much much more!
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HOSPO NIGHT
Every first Wednesday of the month
A NIGHT FOR THE REAL MVPS…just for hospitality workers.Score drinks specials from $5—plus, $20 unlimited arcade to keep the fun going.
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NUP TO THE CUP
TUESDAY 4 NOV | 12-8PM
RACING TOWARDS A KINDER FUTUREHosted by The Vegan Vegout and Woking Amazing food truck, This Offical Nup to the Cup event proudly supports the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses and the Nup to the Cup campaign.
Join us for an electrifying day of compassion, connection, and cruelty-free celebration at Welcome to Thornbury, featuring Melbourne’s best vegan food, market stalls, live music, flash tattoos, animal charities, cocktails, an epic prize draw, and special guest speaker Georgie Purcell MP.
Feel the buzz, meet the community, and experience a day that celebrates life – not racing.
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CHICKEN NUGGET FESTIVAL
Saturday 15 November
The humble chicken nugget will make its glorious and heroic return to Welcome to Thornbury this November, as part of the sixth annual Chicken Nugget Festival.
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VEGAN VEGOUT
Wednesday 12 November
Vegan Vegout: Northside Edition
We’re going all in on plant-based goodness! Join Woking Amazing and friends for a massive day of vegan eats, tasty drinks, and good vibes at WTT. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just here for the food, you’ll want to roll through for this one. -
CARD QUEST
Sunday 30 November
Card Quest is a full-venue trading card and collectables takeover of Welcome to Thornbury.
The event brings together a massive lineup of passionate vendors slinging all things TCG & pop-culture, new and old.
Get your tickets locked in - you won't want to miss this!
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VEGAN VEGOUT
Wednesday 3 December
Vegan Vegout: Northside Edition
We’re going all in on plant-based goodness! Join Woking Amazing and friends for a massive day of vegan eats, tasty drinks, and good vibes at WTT. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just here for the food, you’ll want to roll through for this one.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Check out our weekly food, drink and arcade specials.
PARTY WITH US
PARTY WITH US
FAQs
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Welcome to Thornbury is – and always has been – an icon of the area, functioning as a car manufacturing factory for much of the 20th century, and now, as probably the best beer garden, bar, arcade, and event space in the north.
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You can absolutely bring your spawn along to the pub, but they must be kept within an arm’s reach at all times. We also place an 9pm curfew on kids Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Being a licensed venue, it tends to get a little rowdy after this time.
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We love dogs! Generally we prefer them over the company of people. They’re welcome in the outdoor area just in case some poor bugger is allergic and gets the snuffles. We also ask that they’re kept on a leash and not pooping anywhere.
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You sure can. We’re the largest licenced Arcade in Australia but we do just ask that you be careful around the vintage machines and don’t eat while you’re playing. We also don’t allow fur children in the arcade.
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We have a heap of different function spaces available to book including parts of the beer garden. You can check them all out on the spaces tab or just ask us and we’ll let you know what’s best based on your group size, whether you want some game time in the arcade or a private bar and space to yourselves.
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We do. Our Foxtel subscription is always active and if we’re not showing what you want to see, you can always ask of friendly team at the bar to chuck on your sport of choice. Just be aware that in busy times, we may need to stream without sound.
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Unless you are the legally designated guardian of your little brother or sister, unfortunately they can’t come along. You’ll have to bring mum or dad too. Damn.
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Yes — limited street parking is available, plus public transport stops right outside.
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We’re easy to get to by public transport:
Tram: The 86 tram (Bundoora RMIT ↔ Waterfront City Docklands) stops right outside at Stop 27 – High St/Croxton Rd.
Train: Croxton Station on the Mernda Line is a 5-minute walk away, and Northcote Station is about 10 minutes on foot.
Bus: Routes 508 (Alphington ↔ Moonee Ponds) and 552 (North East Reservoir ↔ Northcote Plaza) stop nearby.
Bike: We’ve got racks out front if you’re pedalling over.
If you’re driving, there’s limited street parking in the area, and rideshare drop-offs are easiest on High Street.