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Most of the central city's dance clubs are along the King Street strip, or near the corner of Queen Street and Little Collins Street. Clubs usually open at 9 or 10 weekends and some weeknights, and stay open until the early-morning hours. Expect to pay a small cover at most clubs—between A$15 and A$20.
Tucked in behind the Wesley Church on Lonsdale Street, in a little bluestone cottage built in 1914, you'll find one of the world's best bars. Staff say it's “probably” Victoria’s smallest pub, but it packs an international punch in its slim-yet-perfect cocktail list of three classics, three house drinks, and a martini. You'll also find Guinness and a milk punch on the menu, as befits its British roots. Open from 4 pm until 1 am, it accepts walk-ins only.
One of the city's best cocktail bars, the Everleigh also makes a perfect spot for couples, with dark lighting, soft tunes, and glamorous, 1920s decor. Expect hand-cut ice, fine spirits, and genuinely expert bartenders.
This sophisticated cocktail bar on the 35th floor of the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has spectacular views—the best are from the bathrooms. A great place to start or end an evening at one of the nearby theaters.
