Thornbury's enjoyed a gentrification boom in recent years, but it still walks the line between scruffy bohemian and upwardly mobile. The beautiful art deco Thornbury Theatre hosts bands and other events.
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The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Thornbury
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The best restaurants in Thornbury
Restaurants
Taita's Lebanese Kitchen
The homestyle Lebanese dishes here are as comforting as a grandmother’s hug
Restaurants
1800 Lasagne
Who you gonna call when you need a hearty serving of the sauciest slabs in town? 1800 Lasagne, of course
Restaurants
Rat the Cafe
A waste-free approach and compact menu showcasing the best of the season makes this Thornbury cafe a cut above the rest
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Sport and fitness
Alternative Women's Fitness Club House
Their motto is "this is not a fucking gym" and we salute them for it
Film
Thornbury Picture House
This independent cinema in Melbourne's northern suburbs plays new releases, classic cinema and cult hits
Theatre
The Thornbury Theatre
The grand dame of the inner north was established in 1926 and is dripping with Art Deco touches from the ornate dome above the staircase to the Velvet Room...
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