Top 10 Melbourne Traveler
Top 10 Events & Nightlife in Melbourne
10. Bennett’s Lane
You know a jazz club is legendary when artists such as the late, great, Prince pick up the open mic! This back-alley, dimly lit Top 10 Melbourne club features nightly performances that showcase a spectrum of talent from the locals to the superstars, including Justin Timberlake and Harry Connick, Jr. Top off your sultry evening with a rooftop cocktail at Siglo. Open 8:30 PM-late. Tickets around $15, reservations are recommended.
9. Workshop Bar
If you’re into grungy warehouse people-watching where you might brush up against a mohawked dude in a spandex leotard or a pristine loafer-wearing popped-collar bro, welcome. DJs spin tunes 5 nights a week, Tuesdays play host to acoustic experimentations, and talented artists rotate their work throughout. Plus, no cover! Come swing your student ID around for some epic deals and put that tuition to good use at this Top 10 Melbourne club. Open Mon-Tue 10 AM - 10 PM, Wed-Thu 10 AM - 2 AM, Fri 10 AM - 3 AM, Sat 1 PM - 3 AM, Sun 1 PM - 12 AM.
8. Two Birds One Stone Cafe
This cozy cafe is the perfect blend of sophisticated, yet homely. Whether meeting for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, the menu is more than koala-fied to satisfy your needs! Choose among ricotta pancakes, eggs Benedict, yellowfin tuna, seared salmon, and house-made compotes to pair with specialty teas and lattes for a perfectly sublime and fresh start to your day. Open Mon-Fri 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM - 3:30 PM.
7. Boatbuilders Yard
This award-winning Top 10 Melbourne bar is situated serenely along the South Wharf, inviting a relaxing view with a chillaxing vibe. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the kitchen serves pub-style dishes with quirky twists like pulled pork tater tots and pumpkin dip. Later on, the bar serves up crisp cold beers and a variety of wines and spirits. Drinks ahoy! Open Mon-Fri 7 AM - late, Sat-Sun 8 AM - late.
6. Mountain Goat Brewery
Independently owned, free brewery tours, pizza served, and all beers on tap? This Top 10 Melbourne brew house will float your (drunken) goat! With humble origins in a backyard, this microbrewery rose through the ranks to became a swag-earning local favorite… just don’t ask whether they actually put goats in their beer. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 5 - 10 PM.
5. Eau De Vie
If you lust for libations, this swanky dark-timbered hidden gem tucked deep in an alleyway is a temptress worth chasing. The main bar hosts over 700 spirits while a secret whisky bar is concealed behind a faux bookcase. A fun bonus is the quirky drinkware that each beverage is served in! Drop in on Tuesdays for whisky and cheese nights at this Top 10 Melbourne club. Open Mon-Thu 5 PM - 1 AM, Fri-Sat 4 PM - 1 AM, Sun 4 PM - 11 PM.
4. Bar Americano
Ah, the tiny, dark, clandestine bar suitable for businessmen on the run or random tourists like you. The combination of the artful drink concoctions, American saloon decor, no photographs allowed rule, and chill standing-room-only vibe ensure that this Top 10 Melbourne nightclub remains a simply secretive staple. It’s a must-stop for your nightcap. Open Mon-Sat 5 PM - 1 AM.
3. Pawn and Co
For those looking to ditch that barnacle of a tagalong you somehow picked up at the hostel, this pawn-shop-bar may be just the place! Literally everything in the bar is for sale (bye, roommate), and you can BYO goods to sell — why not come in for a drink and leave with a couch? Outdoor seating and dance floor available for you to shimmy your jimmies after consuming “The Mexican Tickler.” Open Fri-Sun 7 PM - 7 AM.
2. Revolver Upstairs
This Top 10 Melbourne nightclub is the sweet little grandma of bars who loves you no matter what debauchery you’ve been up to all night. Open late, this bar is the one you drunkenly stumble to after shutting down all the others. Three separate rooms offer comfy couches, a DJ cage, dance floor, techno tunes — all ingredients for an unforgettable night that you won’t remember. Open Tue-Wed 5 PM - 4 AM, Thur 5 PM - 6 AM, Fri 5 PM - 12 PM Sat, Sat 5 PM - 9 AM Monday (Sunday 24/7!).
1. Rooftop Cinema
A wicked good view, outdoor lit cinema, casual beer vibes, and comfortable lawn chairs, you’ll find respite in the heart of Melbourne. Burgers, fries, ice creams, cocktails, and brews available! Top 10 Melbourne Tip: only 160 seats available and they sell out fast - book early and bring your credit card along for ID. Bar open daily 11 AM - 1 AM, cinema box office open Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun 5 - 9:30 PM.