Went to see a band here . Great venue , ample space , great bar. Check this place as they often…read morehave a great line up of artists performing in here.

When I first visited this place I have to admit that I wasn't all that impressed with it, however…read moreover time by opinions have begun to change. Okay, it certainly isn't one of my favourite bars, and Northcote has some pretty good offerings that I prefer much, much more, however this place isn't anywhere near as bad as I first thought it was. For one thing it is a live music venue (though they have a room set aside specifically for the music) and there is a nice deck out the back (which later in the night becomes the smoking bar. They also make some decent chips, as I discovered when I met up with a friend here for a bit of a chat. While I won't be rushing back here any time soon, it still is a pretty decent place to spend some time.

Revolt art space is a wonderful, amazing venue located in the suburb of Kensington, which is about…read more10 minutes away from the CBD. When I first came here it was to see one of my favorite bands (Bonjah) play on Australia day 2010. I was blown away. The huge 'factory' is abundant with art. It's visual candy - everywhere. There are separate rooms with couches filled with sculptures and paintings. It has a main stage with with ample room for standing to watch a band or performer. Performers vary from dancers to mimes to comedians to actors. Revolt is open most days - it has a chill atmosphere you can just call in have a coffee and read a book or attend one of the many events which can be found on their website. The staff at Revolt are a family - literally. They took lease of the space in 2009 and have worked hard to make it what it is today. I was lucky enough to volunteer during the 2011 Fringe Festival which was a great experience. I encourage you all to call into Revolt & check it out, if only for the visual experience. You will be amazed at this place & wonder why you have never visited there before. They serve alcohol & have bar food. http://www.revoltproductions.com/home/

Revolt is a secret pirate cave of wonderment. I want to say more, but I don't think I could capture…read morethe excitement of the first time I entered and wandered around the many rooms and spaces that have amassed in this new performing arts centre in Kensington. It's a maze, designed with both performers and audience in mind. The crew make sure you're getting a truly unique experience by either attending or using Revolt to stage your event. What's more (and the bit I think I like the most) is their philosophy of supporting new artists. For someone with a great idea but not a big plan on how to market that idea, this is possibly the place to approach to stage it. It's a bit of a secret, really, tucked down a back street in an unassuming warehouse district, but not one that should stay so.

I came to FAD tonight after a dinner and have to say i really enjoyed it. I met up with some newly…read moreacquainted friends and we boogied the night away. The DJ was super friendly and played anything we requested (I even requested California Love - Tupac and it was played). There seemed to be a big old-school theme to the night and the likes of Pat Benatar and Diana Ross. The venue wasn't that large, but enough to accommodate to our large group. We sipped on vodka cranberries and shots. Corrs Lane is usually packed and lots of fun, FAD Gallery is a place to visit if you like old-school beats, a boogie and some friendly peeps. The only thing that confused me about FAD was the toilets, i don't really know which one is male or female and the basin to wash your hands is actually in the middle of the outdoor area, so strange.

The music here is awesome. Great decore, nice staff. The art on the walls is for sale and if you…read morelike it, it would be worth checking out the gallery upstairs. Drinks are cheap (not the best bubbles I've ever tasted) but it's a fun place with a cool vibe. And it's in a cobblestone lane way off Little Bourke which only adds to its cool and means your perfectly place for lots of dinner choices. If your one of those smoker people there's ever an outdoor court yard specially for you. Oh, and if your a bit shy you should know that the toilets are outside through the courtyard. If you like dancing this place can go off (in a great way). Did I mention the comfy lounge chairs and couches?

If you're going for rooftop views, you're going to be grossly disappointed with cbd views blocked…read moreby graffiti-covered buildings and tall greens. If you're going to groove and dance to tunes, also probably not the best place as the party seems to be happening all around the emerald peacock with loud tunes radiating into the bar.  But if you're going for a cosy venue for small to mid-sized groups with great fresh pizza (their margherita ( carameilized onion anyone) is delicious, hawaiian comes in second, and then the Hipster with artichoke and pumpkin) and delicious cocktails (get the Mr. G - a green pina colada with a minty refreshing twist), then you're in the right place.  We were a group of 20-25 with lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors, great quick food and drinks service and it didn't feel crowded at all. We could still hear each other despite the number of people.  It's located on a street with lots of restaurants and is easy to walk past (but look out for the peacock art on the inside walls - Not an emerald peacock sadly).

I remember sitting on the rooftop bar looking down onto what looked like another bar with a heaps…read morecool rooftop bar (not that the rooftop bar isn't bad, but since I love rooftop bars I was wanting to locate this place). Actually it took me quite a while, and a lot of trial and error, to actually get to this place, but I finally did - through a rather non-descript door on Lonsdale street. In fact this place is more than just a really cool rooftop bar because the first floor (they don't have a ground floor - you have to go up a flight to stairs to get to the place) is full of nooks and crannies where you can hide away from the crowds with your friends. However it is the rooftop that really attracts me to this place. Oh, I should also mention that the staff are pretty cool, and they even have table service. I should come here more often.

set back off the road opposite the entrance to Heritage Gold Course is Treble Clef. A cool bar that…read moreprovides jazz and local music to listen to whilst you chill out on the lounges inside or at a table and chairs either inside or out in the covered garden area. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and serves great beer and wine. perfect for a hot day.

This is one of those really cool Northcote bars that I seem to completely forget about until…read moresomething happens to remind me that it exists. Anyway, when I remembered it again I decided to go back and check it out and I must admit that like the first time I came here it was still a pretty cool experience. Basically it is what you would expect from your typical lounge bar - lounges, craft beers on tap as well as a good selection of spirits, and cool, soothing music. As an added bonus this place also has a pretty decent sized beer garden out the back, though I've noticed that I lot of people end up out there than actually in the bar itself (which is a shame considering that it is inside the bar that is actually the cool part of it). Oh, there are also some really cool seats just inside the entrance that look out onto the street.

My go-to place for decadent cocktails, smooth tunes, comfy lounges, low lighting, and crazy cats on…read morethe dance floor. The bar staff are awesome, and Thursday nights currently feature the amazing Vinyl Vixens DJ collective.

This self claimed friendly local hotel is just that. The bistro and bar is a light and airy space…read moreand the best place to take advantage of the daily meal offers.Not surprisingly for those who visit pubs with me- my favourite dinner deal is Parma night! The small gaming area is suitably closed off from the rest of the hotel which encourages local families to stop by. This hotel is considered by locals to be the 'runner-up' hotel in Heidelberg-not always a bad thing-that means they try harder! It comes complete with the following features: Cafe Bistro Outdoor Terrace Function Venue Bottle Shop Wine Bar The small wine bar is a great place to stop for an after work drink due to the large open air window with bar stools, perfect for watching the world go by. Tip: End your work week with the Live music on every Friday from 8pm.

Visited this place last night for a dinner & drinks catch up with friends from the high school…read moredays. We booked a nice table out the back area which was rather cute and pretty. I admit Heidelberg/Ivanhoe was my 'just turned 18' stomping ground, I remember the very very old days where this place had yucky sticky carpet, dark wood furniture and a dodgy atmosphere. Since then they have renovated and updated a number of times and it all looks great. I have had a fair number of fun nights at this venue over the years and last night was just as fun. A few of us ordered meals, and the opinion around the table that they were OK, nothing to get too excited about. Myself and another had the "Catch Of The Day" from the special menu. Described as: Oven baked salmon, served with fondant potato, rosemary roasted carrot, baby corn and parsnip purée ($23.90). (Pic uploaded). I enjoyed my dish. It was at the start a tiny bit bland but the nice juicy slice of lemon added the right hit of flavour to the fish to make it rather delicious. I ended up eating and enjoying everything on the plate (except the baby corn, baby corn is weird man!). Even the carrots were delicious and I can usually take or leave those. And fondant potatoes, never heard of them until now but YUM. Can't say much about the other means. My friends pizza looked pretty substantial however she said it felt a bit too fatty too eat much of. They also have a deal advertised via Facebook, that if you check into the venue via mobile you can get half price drinks for the first half of the footy. Bargain! They had TVs all around showing the great Grand Final replay where Hawthorn played brilliant footy. A nice touch to end the night :) Drink service was also friendly and came with a smile. Perhaps I am biased due to my previous fun memories of this venue so 4 starts for this place. I enjoyed my time at The Barkly and hope to be back.

This pub isn't particularly fancy, but it is still a pretty awesome pub. In fact it is located in…read moreone of the old warehouses in the former docks area in Williamstown. It isn't always open, and is basically run by one of the organisations, but it is still pretty cool. Like, the service was amazing, but not only that, they have some great beers available on tap as well. In fact, it is one of those places that could easily be missed. Oh, and they have live music, and a band room as well. Yeah, it's a pretty awesome pub.

Love this place. It's definitely a no-frills little bar for salty sailor types, which is why it's…read moreso charming. Officially, this place is the clubroom for the Williamstown Maritime Assosciation. But it's completely open to the public, and it's a warm and welcoming place. The tavern is located within the Seaworks precinct, where the Sea Sepherd ships are docked, and it can be a little daunting to find your way the first time. Basically, you take a left on Ann St from Nelson Pl and head toward the water. There's some parking along Ann St. Check out the creepy historic bluestone morgue and head through the adjacent gates into the industrial-looking port area. Follow the sign to the Pirates Tavern, take a left, and you'll see it. Inside, it's warm and cozy in a rough-and-tumble kind of way. The bar's to your left and the stage is straight ahead. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and once a month on Sundays too. Usually music that appeals to an older crowd. The crowd here mostly IS on the older side, but children and families are welcome too. Zero dress code here -- if you're dressed elegantly, this is the wrong place for you. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a wide range on offer. Service is genuinely friendly. Note that Pirates Tavern is only open on the weekends -- Friday night through Sunday night. If you come on a Sunday afternoon, you can also tour the Sea Shepherd ship docked outside for free. Win!