Melbourne : Nightlife
Many of Melbourne 's venues function variously as bars, clubs and live-music rooms depending on the night and the hour. The varied nature of the bars and clubs means that the dress code also varies enormously, but generally the trendier the place, the stricter the dress code. Pubs, clubs and bars open and close every week but these ones have lasted longer than most. Check gay street press for current listings. When in doubt, just head to Commercial Road in Prahran and follow the crowd. The people here are very warm, helpful and open especially if you meet them at the local pub! There are many influences that give Melbourne it's special feel, but it's the people that make it what it is.
Melbournians take life as it comes and there are few things that faze them, if there's a problem, well there's always a solution and it's a matter of finding it. They will also gladly invite you to a "Barbie" at their home and they'll be disappointed if you don¹t show up, even if you just met them on the train.
45 Downstairs
Music Club, (Jazz), City Center
Cutting-edge cabaret acts are featured at 45 Downstairs.
Address: 45 Flinders La., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9662-9966
The Atrium
Bar, City Center
The Atrium, a cocktail bar on the 35th floor of the Hotel Sofitel, has spectacular views.
Address: 25 Collins St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9653-0000
Australian Ballet
Dance, (Ballet), Southbank
In the 2,000-seat State Theatre at the Arts Centre, the Australian Ballet stages five programs annually and presents visiting celebrity dancers from around the world.
Address: Victorian Arts Centre, 100 St. Kilda Rd., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9669-2700 Ballet; 13-6100 Ticketmaster
Bennetts Lane
Music Club, (Jazz), City Center
Bennetts Lane is one of the city center's jazz mainstays.
Address: 25 Bennetts La. , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9663-2856
Comedy Club Melbourne
Comedy Club, Carlton
Comedy Club Melbourne is a popular place to see top-class Australian and international acts.
Address: 380 Lygon St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9650-1977
Comedy Theatre
Theater, City Center
Revues and plays are staged at the Comedy Theatre.
Address: 240 Exhibition St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9299-9800
The Cricketeer's Bar
Bar, City Center
Find classic charm in the heart of the Windsor Hotel at the The Cricketeer's Bar.
Address: 103 Spring St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9633-6000
Crown Casino
Bar, Southbank
Crown Casino, Melbourne 's first gambling center, has blackjack, roulette, and poker machines. There are also dozens of restaurants, retail shops, bars, and two nightclubs open until late. Look for the impressive water and lighting displays on the first floor. The casino is on the south bank of the Yarra. www.crowncasino.com.au.
Address: Riverside Ave., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9292-8888
Deco Bar
Bar, City Center
The Grand Hyatt's Deco Bar is a sophisticated spot.
Address: 123 Collins St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9657-1234
Diva Bar
Dance Club, South Yarra
Diva Bar attracts mainly gay clientele.
Address: 2153 Commercial Rd., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9824-2800
Dog's Bar
Bar, St. Kilda
The faithful patrons of Dog's Bar are laid-back and supercool -- they'd have to be to hang out at a bar advertising itself as a canine hot spot.
Address: 54 Acland St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9525-3599
Esplanade Hotel
Comedy Club, St. Kilda
In addition to being a hallowed live music venue, the Esplanade Hotel is a testing ground for local comedians.
Address: 11 Upper Esplanade, Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9534-0211
The George Hotel Bar
Bar, St. Kilda
The George Hotel Bar is in a superb 19th-century building.
Address: Fitzroy and Grey Sts., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9525-5599
Gin Palace
Bar, City Center
Reminiscent of Hollywood opulence, Gin Palace has more than enough types of martinis to satisfy any taste. Enter from Russell Street .
Address: 190 Little Collins St., Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Phone: 03/9654-0533
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