Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Short Round
731 High StGreat spot for a wonderful breakfast or lunch.
Rat the Cafe
72 Wales StThis cafe is just around the corner, great start or finish to a neighborhood stroll.
Le Café Flo
709 High StExcellent croissants.
Som Tam
750 High StMy favourite Thai restaurant
Estelle
243-245 High StPerfect spot for a special celebratory dinner.
Sightseeing
If you have a car, it can be good to drive and park at Clifton Hill. Here you can get your Myki card as the station is staffed. Because Clifton Hill is on two train lines (Mernda and Hurstbridge/Eltham) it can mean less wait for the train on the way home.
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Clifton Hill Station
If you have a car, it can be good to drive and park at Clifton Hill. Here you can get your Myki card as the station is staffed. Because Clifton Hill is on two train lines (Mernda and Hurstbridge/Eltham) it can mean less wait for the train on the way home.
Shopping
Coles, Aldi, Lincraft, Liquorland, The Reject Shop, smoke shops, multiple delicatessens, sushi, cafes, clothing, pizza, Chinese takeaway, hair and beauty and more.
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Northcote Shopping Plaza
Coles, Aldi, Lincraft, Liquorland, The Reject Shop, smoke shops, multiple delicatessens, sushi, cafes, clothing, pizza, Chinese takeaway, hair and beauty and more.
Psarakos has very well priced fruit and vegetables, a European style deli, liquor, nut shop, bakery, fish, chicken and meat vendors as well as flowers and plants. It is very much a 'Thornbury' institution and experience.
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Psarakos PTY Ltd.
8 Clarendon StPsarakos has very well priced fruit and vegetables, a European style deli, liquor, nut shop, bakery, fish, chicken and meat vendors as well as flowers and plants. It is very much a 'Thornbury' institution and experience.
Local night (and day) life
Great spot for trying a few different beers on a sunny afternoon or a warming glass of red on a winter day.
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Carwyn Cellars
877 High StGreat spot for trying a few different beers on a sunny afternoon or a warming glass of red on a winter day.
Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StQuirky, boutique old style cinema with great cocktails.
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Thornbury Picture House
802 High StQuirky, boutique old style cinema with great cocktails.
Pub filled with character and often music, multiple spaces inside and out.
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Wesley Anne
250 High StPub filled with character and often music, multiple spaces inside and out.
Northside Wines
543-545 High StreetMeals, wine bar, retail.
Green spaces
All Nations Park
Separation StreetYarra Bend Park
Yarra Bend RoadThe best inner city walking trails around the Yarra River.
Penders Park
Saint David StreetThe closest park and playground.