Thornbury Local
Whole Lotta Love
LIVE MUSIC for free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights as part of their beloved free gig series – full of some of Melbourne’s best up-and-coming acts.
LIVE MUSIC takes place on the front stage. With standing room only, they’re up and close, intimate gigs.
FAMOUS FOR their weekly Tuesday trivia nights, where you can grab as many $12 pizzas as you can eat. INFAMOUS FOR their extended Thursday night happy hour – stretching from 5 – 11pm, that’s a lot of time to guzzle their $9 pints. A two story venue located on High Street, the Thornbury Local are a huge supporter of the ultra-local live music scene. “This is a local’s bar,” says co-owner Nick Darling. “The kitchen’s open late seven days a week and we’ve always got music on.” Co-owner Daniel Crowe adds “We feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an friendly and supportive community. It’s been exciting to see how the neighbourhood has grown and changed over the years to support a bustling nightlife and live music scene. Thornbury is the place to be!” They’re known for their live music series, where they invite local acts to play on their stage in a series of free gigs that take place every week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy, or perform in, their open mic on Wednesdays from 8pm, accompanied by $12 burgers. “Ours is really an incredibly bustling, fun community of people that come every week,” Darling continues. “There’s always a couple of new people who’ve never been here before. The hosts are very focused on getting the new people up onstage as a priority. Relax after work with an extended happy hour on Thursday between 5 – 11pm, where the kitchen dishes out $1 buffalo wings and buffalo cauliflower bites, as well as $9 pints. With friendly staff, two levels of funky bars and North-American style flavours from the kitchen, visit the Thornbury Local and discover why it’s so beloved by the regulars.
FAMOUS FOR the friendly staff and locals, if it’s your first time, or your hundredth visit, you’ll always be welcomed at Whole Lotta Love and feel right at home INFAMOUS FOR their Led Zeppelin murals – the rock legends take up the entire back wall watching over you as you enjoy your beer, while the stage backdrop is one of the most recognisable around. A bastion of the local music scene that gives as many acts as possible a chance to perform – whether it’s your first gig ever or you’re a bigger artist looking to sell out a more intimate show. They’re small, but they pack a punch, you can get cosy in this small venue or hang out in their wood-panelled garden with heaters and umbrellas. Supporting local artists at all points of their career, the musicians perform on a stage that faces the small and intimate bar, making it the perfect place to get up close and personal with an up-and-coming act. They’re a Led Zeppelin themed bar, but they support a diverse range of genres, running everything from open mic nights and acoustic showcases, to brutal metal or groove laden blues. Come for the bands, stay for the vibes. Now, after surviving a pandemic, state of emergency, lockdowns, development threats, and just the challenge of operating a live music venue in Melbourne, The Whole Crew are celebrating the last 11 years with 11 special gigs throughout July, and you are all invited to be part of it. Rock out at Whole Lotta Love by heading to 524 Lygon Street, Brunswick East. They’re open from 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.
Words By Sidonie Bird de la Coeur
Head on down to The Thornbury Local on 635 High Street, Thornbury. They’re open ‘til late from 3pm Monday – Thursday and midday Friday – Sunday.
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