Third Wave BBQ Hawthorn

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Closed nowOpens 11amSunday: 11am - 9:30pm
234 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

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Hawthorn pub-turned-BBQ hall famous for huge platters and a free birthday feast.

A refurbished Riversdale Hotel pub. spacious, clean and casual, with a pool table and QR-code ordering that speeds things along.

A free birthday-club meal with online sign-up, QR-code table ordering, a pool table, and First Table discount compatibility.

Reviewers with US BBQ experience rate the smoked meats highly, though some found this location inconsistent compared with the original Albert Park site.

Reviewers call it pricey (expect $40-plus per person) but generally worth it for the huge portions and quality of the standout dishes.

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234 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

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Hawthorn East

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