Carwyn Cellars

A magnificent beer establishment, for either beering in, or takeaway. There are over 24 beers on tap, with a wide range of styles for all palettes. If you are unsure what is your style, and or want advice, have a chat to Matt. His knowledgeis exceptional. What if my other half doesn't like beer I hear you say. Well, there are cocktails, spirits and wine as well. If you're looking for take aways, there is a drool inducing range to choose from. I can not rate this place highly enough. I'll be back!

I love Carwyn cellars and always stop in every time I’m in Melbourne, and for one particular reason. It’s not just because they have an amazing beer selection on tap, and friendly, knowledgeable staff behind the bar who are always happy to talk me through the wonderful array of beers. It’s not for the ample seating on the street or beer garden, which always have a great atmosphere. Not for the memories of birthdays, predrinks, post marathon celebrations, or other social events I’ve been a part of there. Not for the great food and snacks which after a couple of pints go down an absolute treat. As good as the bottle shop is, with its great selection of local and international craft and specialty beers, wines, spirits and other tasty tipples it’s not the reason I keep coming back time and time again. And as much as I love December rolling around and a new Canvent calendar arriving in the mail to share with family and friends there is something else that keeps me coming back. The real reason is because of one staff member in particular. Before we knew her name she was known affectionately in our friend group as “Aunty Beer” and “Aunty Carwyn”. I’m not even sure she knows my name, however every time I am in she greets me warmly like an old friend. She’s always bright and bubbly, and excited to show me what new cool and unique beers you have in the fridge. She helped me pick out a selection of beers for my mates birthday after recalling what he had been drinking for the past few weeks. She shares stories about the breweries, and what makes them unique from others. Her knowledge and passion shine through, and on the days I just pop in to say hello I always end up purchasing a few highly recommended “oh you need to try this” beers. Even when I have seen her with other customers, who seem paralysed in a world of choice, unsure of all the words on the cans they’ve never seen before, she takes the time to understand what they enjoy drinking and what they’d like to try. Even for myself she’ll curate a flight to take my tastebuds on a journey. So thank you Millie, for all that you do for me, and everyone who walks through the door. You’re a real one, the reason I send people your way, and swing past every time I’m in Melbourne. Hopefully I’ll be back in town soon for another beer or two.

Came here for the $12 burger special and I was not disappointed. Absolutely outstanding taste - I got the house burger. It tasted extremely fresh and the patty was full of flavor. I went back for a second. Fries were really nice too. Will definitely be coming back.

Cool Thornbury bar and liquor store…. An amazing amount of boutique tap beers available and different areas to enjoy. Popular with the locals, great friendly service…. Would have been five stars if the table was clean…. 🧽

One of the best $25.00 steak nights in Melbourne plus $5.00 glass of wine, excellent Pinot Noir for that rate ... near perfection. Just have to brush up on their customer service skills ... spend $150.00 in their bottle shop and still have to pay $15.00 corkage/bottle. Bar staff wants to know whether I've paid corkage???

Great local bar with lovely food options. Nice and casual and the outdoor seating is awesome. Lots of beer to choose from!

A good spot with plenty of beers. I've been going here for a while, but staff can be quite rude and insular, and they're never friendly. It's still worthwhile to visit but just bear that in mind.

My partner and I had a drink here. It was pretty cool actually, you just scan in, and then you download the drinks menu at your outdoor table and its all table service. The range of craft tap beers is pretty special, as was my American Pale Ale. My partner had another beer which was good, but not as good as mine hahaha. Previous review - March 2019 I called in here w a few friends. I like a good craft beer selection and this place had one of the biggest menus that I’ve seen. I tried a pineapple beer which was almost a juice, both in consistently and density. Mmnn not my favourite. The chocolate brown stout was better, creamy with a good flavour. The third beer I tried was more of a pale ale and this was the winner. This place also sells beers and other drinks that you can drink on site, in the beer garden which I’m definitely doing next time. And the beer garden is great, except on a hot day in full sun lol Another great craft beer addiction to Thornbury! Cheers.

this place used to be the 'go-to' place. it was the bar that served over 15 beers on tap (interchangeable each night) and rocked from 12pm till 12am (so many people). now they wont serve a beer after 9pm on a Saturday...(now more than half empty). its not the same place it used to be, which is really sad. but why? is. it because rich ppl bought it? why has the atmosphere died so bad? sux, as used to be a staple of high street.

Since coming to Melbourne, I've had some serious no-joking-matter trouble. Maybe I was looking in the wrong places, but it's been difficult for me to find a good shop that has a wide range for craft beer available in bottles to buy. Sure, there's plenty of bars with local/craft beers on tap, but I was after the good stuff to have at home. Thus, Carwyn Cellars has been a heaven sent solution. There is beer on shelves, there is beer in fridge coolers, there is even beer lined up ready for picking. If your poison is wine, don't be alarmed, there's a fully stocked room filled with wines to delight your tastes. Or if liquor is quicker for you, they have an array behind the counter. The staff is helpful and I appreciate the 15% off discount when you buy a mixed six-pack of beer. That always is a push to buy more beer, as if you need one right? The cellar store leads into the bar in the back. I only got in a glance, from what I could make of it, they've got a nice little setup here. With plenty of good craft beers on tap, and the option of indoor/outdoor seating. Carwyn is the perfect place to come and get your drink on and then without even leaving, purchase a few more to take home. I'm all for it.

Okay, there are bottle shops, and then there are the Caewyn Cellars. This place isn't your ordinary bottleshop. Sure, you can by beer, and wine, here, but the thing is that unlike your typical bottleshop, this place sells not just craft beer, but some highly specialist beers. Mind you, when I say specialist beers, I am talking about beers that are actually really, really expensive - something like fifteen to twenty dollars for a large bottle. Okay, that is probably expected with some craft beers, but these aren't your standard craft beers, these are pretty specialist ones. In fact they have so many beers that the fridges themselves are devoted to a specific type, However, the thing that disappointed me here is that they only deal with craft beers, and Australian ones at that - if you want the international varieties then you are going to have to look elsewhere (like overseas).

Carwyn Cellars, you had me at hello. Carwyn Cellars is one of the best bottle shops I have seen in my 29 years. Wines from all over the world and so many that it is borderline overwhelming, but it was the beer section that really blew me away. I was like a kid in a candy store and couldn't get enough. Sour beers, sweet beers, purple beers, classic lagers/ales/stouts - I could go on AND ON. HOWEVER, Carwyn Cellars is more than just a fancy bottle shop, it's also a fancy bar that has negronis on tap! Yes, you read correctly. It also has endless beers available (are you seeing a theme emerging here? A delicious, yeasty theme?) on rotating taps. There is always something new. The staff are very informative and will help you make a choice based on your tastes and interests. I'm told there is a lovely outdoor section and that it gets quite lively in the evening, but it was just as lovely to sit inside on a cold Saturday afternoon.

Carwyn Cellars is a trendy little cellar door/bar in Thornbury. They have a great selection of alcohol to choose from and a lot is local or special batch ... or special for some reason or another. We stopped on to grab some Hawkers Imperial Stout, Bourbon Barrel aged. Thankfully the had a lot in stock and we grabbed a couple to take home. While we were here we decided to have a quick drink. It's not cheap (but they are fancy beers, a lot with high alcohol content). We sat outside and enjoyed them. It was a bit chilly, but we've been here in summer and enjoyed the sunshine. All the sensible people were inside today! I find the service quite aloof here and that's the one thing that lets them down. Otherwise a good spot to visit to try some fine beers.

You've got to love a business that declares itself "In an open relationship" and interested in "men and women" on its' facebook page. Carwyn Cellars is a cheeky independent purveyor of alcoholic beverages with a great range of local wines. The shop has a slightly retro vibe to it, with a few old wooden keg barrels and a weird kind of faux grass-ish floor. It's easy to browse and doesn't have any real elements of wank to its' style. There's a good selection of nicely priced cleanskins, along with a few less common beers and ciders. The staff are pretty relaxed and highly familiar with their products, and always good to refer to for recommendations.

Do you like beer? Do you like different varieties of beer in an ever-changing orgy of foamy liquid brownness? Do you constantly dream of a tall glass of the Cold One? Go here, do not pass go, collect $200 because you will probably spend it. Carwyn Cellars is part bottle-shop, part bar, and whether you want a cold glass or a cold bottle to take away, they've got you covered. Specialising in beer, but with a healthily stocked full bar and some decent ciders and wines hanging around too, I've yet to try anything from here that isn't delicious and interesting. On the last trip, I snagged a Danish pale ale brewed mango, guava, and passionfruit, which was as fruity as you'd expect, while still tasting delightfully beery. Now if only they did food .... although you can order from Kustom Burgers down the road.

Hands down the best bottle shop I visit, and I visit a few ;) Astounding range of beers. Most of them I'd not heard of before I first visited this place. I've been journeying there for a while now. The staff are always friendly, helpful, give great recommendations. Doesn't matter what you're in the mood for, they'll be able to point you to a great drop.

Great beers on tap and bottles. Great space. Bottle shop at the front taps and tables out the back. Even some tables outdoors Fantastic people!!!! Great place to meet up with friends. It's in a hip and happening area of Thornbury

This has become our "local." Liquor store in front, with a large bar in the back. Outdoor seating for smokers, and a back patio area (non-smoking) that is kid and dog friendly. Great staff and a relaxing place to unwind

Great selection of beers in a pretty chilled out atmosphere. My only gripe is that it's pretty far out of town for those who aren't locals. Other than that, really can't complain. Beers are pretty much standard craft prices and there's something for everyone.

Extensive range of beers and great outdoor seating area to watch the world go by. That's the only good part however. I stop by on the way from the station regularly as it's on my walk home to grab a 6 pack or grab a pint and I am yet to see a staff member give good service or even smile. Bottle shop staff included. Not sure if they're all a bit too trendy or they genuinely don't enjoy their jobs, if average service is their goal they nail it. Will go back as I enjoy beer, however this is where genuine customer service is nowhere to be seen.

Finally got the chance to make it over here. Luckily I have a friend quite near by. Carwyn is a small little bottle shop and no doubt they are stocking some very good wines and other alcoholic creations, but to be honest I didn't really get the chance to peruse the shelves well as I was short on time, and then I got lost in the range of pretty amazing beers. Carwyn is great for high end specialty beers or hipster beers A great range but very pricey. There's a heap of good stuff here in beers at least but didn't notice much else. A lot of great stuff that you might not find elsewhere.

Carwyn Cellars is Thornbury's local purveyor of plonk. Unlike some larger stores the guys behind the counter actually know their stuff and are happy to offer advice on the products. I usually drop in here for their local clean skins which average $10 a bottle and usually taste better than the similarly priced "brand" wines like Jacobs Creek. There is usually a 'two for $' clean skin deal available as well. The point of difference here is their great local/Australian wine selection and its not ridiculously priced. There is also free wine tasting Friday evenings between 5.30-7.30 if anyone is interested getting to understand local wines better.

Carwyn Cellars are so smart as a business that they actually order in extra pellets of canned and plastic bottled booze for Meredith and Golden Plains festivals. The rules for the two annual Meredith festivals state that you can bring your own booze provided you don't bring any glass onto site. Carwyn have latched onto this and now import a sweet range of canned beers, ciders and UDLs specifically to cater for Meredith goers. Their stock varies from year to year, but of late they've been bringing in this stuff called Dr Tim's (Coopers pale ale in a can!) from South Australia and it quite simply is the tits. You don't get too many ales in a can, so for beer lovers it means that you don't have to swill piss all weekend at the festival. ZING! They also bring in a shit pile of Japanese beers in cans and some great cider options for the sweet toothed. They do have a tendency to sell out come festival weekend, so get in early to avoid disappointment yo.

I love this place. Amazing assortment of beers and the back bar opening onto the street is very cool. Be warned - the beers on tap are often high alcohol and very tasty so before you know it you need to leave the car and walk, uber or public transport home. Every time I have visited I have had a hoot and met other locals or beer Brewers who are proud to be promoting their wares.

These guys are seriously good. I never leave here without spending way too much on wine and beer. The growlers are brilliant. Great advice, which I always ask for - and have never been disappointed. I don't really have to go to Carlton or Fitzroy any more. (Bonus)

For lovers of Whiskey or Beer this will be your heaven! Amazing selections of fine Whiskeys which are all reasonably priced - my boyfriend was practically drooling when he saw the bar. Great selection of beers and spirits too. If your peckish you can make a phone order to the Moors Head which will deliver, just make sure you have exact cash. This place gets pretty packed on a Saturday night so get in early.