Welcome to Thornbury in Northcote, Melbourne, is an indoor and outdoor venue for corporate events, launches, parties and weddings. Groups from 20 up to 1,500 guests can be placed across five spaces, or the whole site can be taken for a large event. It suits an organiser who wants a relaxed, informal setting for a team celebration or a client evening rather than a formal conference hall.
Seminars and company events
The Greenhouse holds 20 to 480 guests and is listed for end of financial year parties, networking events and celebrations. The Showroom holds 50 to 250 guests and suits product launches, milestone birthdays and evenings with a DJ. Both are indoor spaces that can carry a presentation followed by drinks.
For smaller teams, The Deck holds 20 to 65 guests and is semi-private, connected to the beer garden. The Courtyard holds 40 to 50 guests, next to the outside bar. Container Bar holds 40 to 120 guests beside the beer garden.
Weddings and receptions
A dedicated weddings page is published on the venue's site. The Greenhouse is listed for weddings, with a capacity up to 480. The beer garden and outdoor bars give guests space to move between ceremony, drinks and dinner. Details of ceremonies and packages are on the venue's function packages document, and the events team can confirm dates.
Rooms and capacities
The Greenhouse: 20 to 480 guests. The Showroom: 50 to 250. The Deck: 20 to 65. The Courtyard: 40 to 50. Container Bar: 40 to 120. The whole venue, with every indoor and outdoor space combined, holds up to 1,500 guests.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms on site. Hotels are available in central Melbourne, a short ride south of Northcote.
Catering
The venue lists food trucks, bars, arcade games and a beer garden among its amenities. Function packages are available as a downloadable document. Confirm with the events team whether an outside caterer can be used for a seated dinner.
History and setting
The venue sits at 520 High Street, Northcote, in Melbourne's inner north. Public opening hours run from Wednesday to Friday from 4 p.m. and on weekends from noon, with private events booked around them.
Getting there
High Street in Northcote is served by tram and bus routes from the city center, and Northcote and Merri train stations are nearby. Enquiries go through the venue's forms for each space, or by email or phone.
