Melbourne Nightlife

The mainstay of Melbourne’s bar scene, the Supper Club is a popular late-night hideout. Its warm eclectic decor attracts everyone from visiting Formula One teams to late-shift workers.

Tucked behind an unmarked door in Chinatown, this secluded salon, located upstairs from sister bar Double Happiness, has quickly become a local favorite. Its cozy, rich-red decor and flamboyant cocktails make it ideal for clandestine rendezvous.

With Bond-esque panache this stylish bar draws a glamorous crowd with its seductive, low-lit atmosphere, smooth jazz tunes, luscious cocktails, and plush furnishings. Get things started with a martini from the lengthy menu – shaken, not stirred, of course.

The Toff, located on the second level of Curtain House, a historic architectural gem, is a real treat. You can catch a burlesque show on The Stage then shuffle over to The Carriage and sink into a booth designed like a train carriage. The bar features local DJs playing sultry sounds.

Named after an infamous 19th-century Melbournian brothel owner, this slightly naughty gay bar takes you on a magical journey to a time when tennis whites and Pimms were the preferred accessories. Sporting an outdoor terrace with faux grass and a hostess called Miss Pearl, it’s a little over-the-top – but that’s all part of the charm.

Funky upstairs bar with live music and dancing. Mid-week the musical stylings of local performers blend retro funk with noughties cool, while on weekends a two-piece swing band takes over the center stage.