Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to winter wonderlands, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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After dark dessert bars

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

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The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne

Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke while catching up with friends

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How to visit Korea in Melbourne

The best K-pop stores, Korean cafes, BBQ restaurants and streetwear stores in Melbourne.

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Heroes

Multilevel karaoke venue with private rooms, open mic karaoke bar and rooftop bar.

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Kono Coin Karaoke

Enjoy a karaoke experience at a singing booth.

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Marche Board Game Cafe

A wonderland for board gamers and karaoke superstars.

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B Lucky & Sons

Cocktails, pizzas and video games make for a pretty entertaining night in this city bar.

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Vodka Temple

Piano bar with world-class performers and a large selection of premium vodkas.

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Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

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The Red Hummingbird

An elegant cocktail bar with great rooftop views.

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Stars KTV and Lounge

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

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The best late night bars and music venues in Melbourne

Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.

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Ms Collins

A multi-level dining and entertainment venue, featuring regular club nights and a whisky boutique.

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Party World Karaoke Bar

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

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Mui Karaoke

Karaoke in loads of languages with over 300,000 songs, clean rooms and delicious whisky and soju.

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Marrakech Cocktail & Shisha Bar

A seductive cocktail and shisha bar with club nights on weekends.

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CQ Bar

A nightclub with great DJs taking over every Friday and Saturday night.

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Brown Alley

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

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Jankara Karaoke

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

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House of Maximon

An afterlife-themed bar featuring late-night Latin dancing, tequila, and cocktails.

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The Drunken Poet

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

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Holey Moley Golf Club

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

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Fad Gallery

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

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Bond Melbourne

A weekend nightlife destination, with DJs spinning until the early morning.

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Chaise Lounge

Drop by, sit back, relax and experience the special vibe.

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Holey Moley Golf Club

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

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StoryVille

StoryVille bar and nightclub honours the childhood fables and fairytales we all know and love.

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Juke's Karaoke

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

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Max Watt's

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

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Spice Market

Lavish bar and nightclub inspired by the ancient spice routes.

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New Guernica

Dance to iconic local and international DJs until the early hours in this Melbourne institution.

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The Elephant and Wheelbarrow

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

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Therapy

Nightclub at Crown Melbourne with state-of-the-art lighting and sound.

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Cherry Bar

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

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Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

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Key Club

Late-night music venue and dance club, open Friday and Saturday nights.

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Melbourne's best after dark activities

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

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The Toff in Town

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

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Pulp Club

A late night hip hop club where punters can let it all out on the dance floor.

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Rooftop bars

Melbourne has many rooftop bars with spectacular views and pubs with lively beer gardens.

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Bars

Discover Melbourne's wine bars, cocktail lounges and cosy laneway bars.

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Restaurants

Melbourne is packed with restaurant options from fine dining to wine bars and casual eateries.

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Bottle shops

From fine wine and craft beer to discount liquor, Melbourne's bottle shops cater to everyone.

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