Dancing the night away is sort of a regular occurrence for many of those who visit Melbourne. Filled with countless places to eat, drink, chill with friends and groove to music, Melbourne boasts of a very hip and happening nightlife. Rooftop bars, beer gardens, stylish clubs, hidden spots, live music concerts, just take your pick because all of them are equally good in this city.
Young and Jackson is one of the most popular pubs in Melbourne, while Melbourne CBD has trendier spots. Silk Road bar and lounge is one of the newest establishments to grace this part of the town and as the name suggests, is themed according to this historical trade route. Blue Diamond on the other hand offers you a memorable experience with its fifteenth storey location. Billboard nightclub is among the oldest and has been entertaining the young and young at heart for over forty years. Cocoon bar, Hush bar, Spice Market bar and a host of other exciting places are situated in this area.
If it isn’t your type you could venture to Collingwood or Fitzroy. The flavour here is more Bohemian and therefore more relaxed and laid back. Prices are also comparatively cheaper and the live music scene is more predominant in these areas.
Looking for something more glamorous? Head over to Prahran, South Yarra or Chapel Street. Dress codes are stricter and prices more expensive but if you want to be seen partying with who’s who of Melbourne, these are the spots to hit.
If none of the above tickle your fancy then checkout the scene at St. Kilda. It seems to have a mixture of everything while the close proximity to the beach makes it extremely unique. In anyplace though the night life only really kicks in after midnight but once it’s started you can be assured of having a blast and the proximity of the places make pub crawls and club hopping convenient.
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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
