Nightlife

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

After dark dessert bars

Discover Melbourne's best cakes, cocktails and sweet treats after the lights go down.

Solace Bar

Solace Bar, located in the Chinatown precinct, with solid emphasis on wine, cocktails and music.

Heroes

Vibrant and lively vertical laneway of private karaoke rooms, open mic karaoke bar and rooftop bar.

Kono Coin Karaoke

Enjoy a karaoke experience at a singing booth.

Marche Board Game Cafe

A wonderland for board gamers and karaoke superstars.

Morris House

A four-level drinks, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.

Miscellania

A rooftop bar, performance space and late night social club.

The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne

Need to entertain a group? Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke.

Voodoo Bar and Grill

Enjoy burlesque, barbecue, cocktails and cabaret at Melbourne’s newest speakeasy.

Stars KTV and Lounge

Over 200,000 songs in a number of languages and elegantly designed private karaoke rooms.

The Third Day

A hidden gem in the heart of North Melbourne hosting DJ and dance nights, live music and more.

Party World Karaoke Bar

Conveniently located in the centre of Melbourne with 44 rooms to sing the night away.

Sundowners at Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne welcomes buskers of Melbourne into the lobby space every Friday and Saturday

Angel Music Bar

A late night music and dance room at the top end of the city.

Spice Market

Lavish bar and nightclub inspired by the ancient spice routes.

Transit Rooftop Bar

Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.

Avocado Moment

A breakfast and brunch cafe serving artful and tasty dishes made with avocados.

Things to do in Melbourne at night

Discover Melbourne’s top nocturnal activities, from moonlight kayaking to game nights.

Brown Alley

Hip 24-hour nightspot with eclectic live dance acts and four individual rooms for clubbing.

Jankara Karaoke

Japanese-style karaoke with songs in various languages and Japanese hot dogs.

The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

Holey Moley Golf Club

Holey Moley offers a mini golf course and bar with 27 themed holes plus a karaoke room.

Fad Gallery

An art gallery, music venue and bar in the heart of Chinatown.

Ru-Co Bar

Luxurious cocktail bar in the Paris end of Collins Street, in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

LKF Bar

Channelling Hong Kong’s energy and style, this karaoke bar promises endless fun.

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Holey Moley Golf Club

Holey Moley at Crown offers a mini golf course and bar with 18 themed holes.

John Curtin Hotel

The Curtin prides itself on delivering craft beers, delicious food and incredible live music.

The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Italian-themed Sassy is across from North Melbourne station, with fantastic views of Docklands.

Juke's Karaoke

Juke's has 10 themed rooms to suit karaoke crews of any size.

Max Watt's

This basement live music venue has hosted some of rock music's biggest acts.

The Elephant and Wheelbarrow

Lively British pub serving up traditional favourites, cold beer, and live music.

CQ Bar

A lounge bar with weekly entertainment and DJs and nightclub offerings on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fossey's Distillery Lygon

A boutique distillery and bar in the heart of Carlton.

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Cherry Bar

An iconic laneway bar hosting a lineup of local and international rock'n'roll acts.

Lustre Bar

A hidden gem tucked away on Flinders Lane.

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