melbourne’s biggest food truck park
HOME OF EPIC EVENTS, FULL RETRO ARCADE AND MULTIPLE EVENTS SPACES.
EVENTS
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HEAPS GOOD JULY
HEAPS GOOD JULY
July
All July, the Heaps Normal team will be throwing out drink specials, games and prizes, giveaways, two epic parties and maybe even a cheeky mid-month merch drop!
- Wednesday 2 July - Hospo Night ‘Welcome Party’, from 7pm
- Friday 1 August - ‘Goodbye July’ party, from 5pm
Keep an eye on our socials for heaps of extra fun bits that will be popping up throughout the month!
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10TH BIRTHDAY CARNIVAL
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 August
We’re throwing a massive birthday bash to celebrate a decade of food trucks, cocktails and good times. $10 (almost) everything, arcade, food trucks, roaming performers, silly games, DJs, giveaways and a big fat love letter to the community that made it all happen. Come for the party, stay for the nostalgia.
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GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN
POM PARTY: POMERANIAN EDITION
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
FROM 12PM
A whole day dedicated to the tiniest, fluffiest divas of the dog world. Expect a cuteness overload, treats, photo ops and the ultimate gathering of Pomstars and their fans.
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GARLIC BREAD FESTIVAL
Saturday 30 August
It’s golden. It’s garlicky. It’s back for its sixth, carb-loaded year.
Our Garlic Bread Festival is rising again—with crusty corners, cheesy middles, and enough butter to shut down a vampire convention.
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FOOTY SEASON
Footy season is here, and we’re bringing you every tackle, every goal, and every big moment—LIVE on the big screen. No dodgy streams, no missing the action while you refresh your phone—just ice-cold beers, solid feeds, and the game front and centre where it belongs.
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HOSPO NIGHT
Every first Wednesday of the month
A NIGHT FOR THE REAL MVPS
We’re serving up unbeatable drink specials and unlimited arcade action just for hospitality workers.Score a $15 Negroni, $10 Rum Punch & Jager Bombs, 2-for-$20 Vodka Redbulls, $8 Fireball Shots & House Pints, $5 House Wines, and $6 Vodka or Gin with Mixer—plus, $20 unlimited arcade to keep the fun going.
Show your payslip to grab a wristband and get in on the action.
Book now or just rock up!
Planning a staff party? Get in touch —we’ve got you covered.
WHAT’S ON SPECIALS
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wednesday
$10 BURGERS - ADD CHIPS $5
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WEDNESDAY
$20 UNLIMITED ARCADE PLAY
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THURSDAY
FREE MARIO KART
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THURSDAY
$10 TRUCKER CHIPS
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FRIDAY
FEED THE FAM $60
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FRIDAY
BUCKET OF BALTER $35
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FRIDAY
2-4-1 COCKTAILS
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SATURDAY
KIDS EAT FREE
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SUNDAY
2 X GLASSES WINE = 1 BOTTLE
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SUNDAY
$20 JUGS BEER & CIDER
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.