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Crowded nightclub with spotlights and DJ.

Brown Alley

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Brown Alley is a premier 24-hour nightclub that has hosted some of the world's best DJs, bands, and electronic acts.

Part of the Colonial Hotel, the venue can accommodate people across its four rooms. With a focus on edgy programming, the club is dedicated to dynamic house, techno, breaks, electro, progressive, indie, and alternative rock.

Hours

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Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • Closed
Thursday
  • Closed
Friday
  • 9pm - 7am 9pm - 7am
Saturday
  • 9pm - 7am 9pm - 7am
Sunday
  • Closed

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Brown Alley
585 Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9670 8599
  • email address: hello@brownalley.com
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