I normally tend to stay away from the kind of place where the average age is 18 and a half and they…read morescan your drivers license upon entry - you know just in case you knife someone inside the club or change out of the unfashionable collared shirt they probably require you to wear to gain entry. But I have to say the Night Cat is slightly different. The first and major big difference is that they have live bands playing on a circular stage, usually surrounded by enthusiastic dancers. And the bands they have playing are often pretty good. When there is no live music ,they tend to have a DJ playing some pretty cheesy music - but in my view, cheesy in a good way. They often can be found spinning some old school classics that you jump up on the dance floor to have a bit of a laugh, only to realise you are having a lot of fun. So if you are looking for a boogie and prepared to admit to yourself that having fun is way better than hanging with hipsters and jazz musicians then give the Night Cat a go. What's the worst that could happen (sans Interpol being notified of the details on your drivers license)?

It's a fascinating venue and one that has escaped me for many years…read more Boy does this place fill up. Its pretty trashy and cheap with a basic selection of average drinks. But when the music and band kicks in, it doesn't really matter. Everyone is dancing. It's the opposite to most places where the odd few are dancing whilst the majority remain as stone human statues. There's good areas to sit and relax as well. very interesting place to sit watch and observe people too.

Just a brilliant Club. Awesome set-up inside with viewing balconies all around the main stage. The…read moreshows are on every half hour and better than Vegas!!! Staff are good, security minimal, but behave or they'll escort you out!!! Going back for more this weekend!!!

this was the best place I've ever been to the girl were amazing and the drinks were good to I…read morehighly recommend

Ahh there are many fond memories from nights at Circus with the crew, following in true Melbourne…read morestyle the underground club plays a very good selection of dirty electro, techno and house music. They host regular Melbourne dj's as well as bringing in some internationals from time to time for their in house events. Circus Bar has recently undergone a hige refurbishment and the results are nothing short of impressive, spread across two levels Circus has the main room downstairs complete with rich red walls, chic circular booths and of course a decent dance floor. Upstairs is the balcony that has been fitted out in a way that resembles the beach bars in Miami. The balcony has a second bar as well as another dj booth and looks out over the top of Chapel Street and Commercial Road. Circus is open Thursday through Sunday and is available for both birthdays and private functions.

Circus is where I've ended up at 4am on a Monday morning after getting knocked back from revolver…read more They are very generous on who they let in but I've only been here on there Sunday Night. Has a very weird mixed crowd of people which you never would of thought existed. The venue is very nice looking and plays the exact same music as revolver as they both have the same resident DJs. The rooftop is beautiful but they do close some of it off for functions. The only negative points of the venue are the crowd (essentially the revolver rejects, me being one of them at the time ) and gets very overcrowded being a small venue. Only time I would visit is when everything else is shut as it closes around midday Monday. On the positive super friendly staff and security, great music and nice looking venue.

I give this place a 3.5 Star thanks YELP…read more Been there twice, first time was pretty cool. Some nice old school hip hop tracks which was a thumbs up from me. YAY world! Bar service was a bit slow and nobody smiled they all looked like they wanted to die. Bathroom was okay- had chunder all over the floor but thats standard. I also got elbowed in the eye by some asian chink- wasn't too impressed.. Standard. Anyways- I danced a bit on the table which was interesting. Uhm- The place has a smoking area... Thank the lord- thumbs up. Second time, was a friday night. Pretty empty around 11-12 but got busier later with weird people in suits. HOWEVER. The girl who was playing initially was pretty decent. Then it all changed when another chick come up with short shorts that went up her anus. Her music was TERRIBLE. Some poppy hip hop crap. Sucked balls. Thumbs down. A jug of beer is at a pretty good price though, it was only 18 bucks compared to the standard average of 26. YAY AGAIN! Fun place overall. Totally recommend it. It's really laxed and pretty trendy. There were a couple painters there that night doing some canvas work. COOL-

Laundry bar is an awesome two level club that offers a variety of events inclusive of drum and…read morebase, dubstep and even host an awesome gay night (danceteria). The venue is usually jammin' and has a pretty good crowd. Went to 'Danceteria' recently and the venue wad busy, upstairs offering deep ghetto beats and downstairs a little more 80's and retro. They do random events like open mic hip-hop which usually consists of white guys stoned out of their minds rhyming words that somehow string together into coherent sentences (sometimes that is).

No matter what I write here, no matter how well I describe it, nothing will ever EVER prepare you…read morefor Bobby McGee's. Bobby's used to be a club back in the 90's, but now operates simply as a function and event space. I was lucky enough to attend a function here and I won't be forgetting it in a hurry. The venue is set up as a small but very bright town of a bygone era with a sunken dance-floor in the centre. Around the outside area are different 'stalls with each 'stall' acting as a different bar including; a Beach bar, a diner, an automotive repair joint and even Roxy Nightclub. Confusing, yeah? Check out the website to get a better grasp of what I'm trying to say! Capacity is around 500 which is perfect for that big function you're holding. The staff are fantastic and incredibly helpful, they'll make your event extra special even offering dancers on podiums (the cool kind, not the skanky kind) and other little extras can be added to this already extraordinary venue. Like I said, I can't explain Bobby's well enough to give it the glory it deserves, it really is something you have to see for yourself.

This bar is a new addition to the Crown Casino complex, and was recently opened to much hoopla and…read moremedia attention.Partly because it is set to become, or already is, a celebrity hot spot. The club is a joint venture between casino chairman James Packer, poker player Joe Hachem, and the notorious Shane Warne. It seems they are trying to create a club that can compete with the high end exclusive celebrity clubs of L.A, London, New York and Las Vegas . The opening of the venue was packed with local and international celebrities, and I'm sure will be used for all kinds of special events and evenings that us simpletons will not be welcome at. It will be interesting to see if this type of club will retain its high standard when the hype dies down. The venue itself is beautiful, and is both sophisticated and luxurious. There is plenty of seating for thoe who want a more relaxing experience, and DJ's that spin the latest house music.

Awesome and beautiful location. Good DJ. Very nice interior decor. Took forever to get in. Patrons…read morewere fine..were there to dance and have fun and not just to 'be seen'. Drinks $$$$.

This is my absolute favourite club to go to in Melbourne. The best DJ's great atmosphere and…read morepeople. I go to clubs to dance and witness great music been spun by excellence. The crowd ranges from not too young to a much older crowd. There are no barriers here, as long as you dress to impress and are not intoxicated on arrival you are okay to gain entry. I must admit being female does make it easier. I have many a time walked out of here when the sun was already up. Never regret my nights at onesixone. DEM ORANGE DOORS.

Saturday nights have the best music and if you get in early you will have a good Melbourne outing…read more However organizing to go out with a group of friends here can be difficult as the door men knock back legitimate guest list customers and frequently find any excuse to refuse entry to some men even when with large groups of girls. The bar service is quite slow but there is enough room to move around. Onesixone is one of the few bars to be open till very late in Melbourne but I would highly recommend other bars in the area that better cater to social crowds and have a cleaner entertainment space.

Dropped in for a few pints on a Wednesday afternoon. Great feel. Friendly staff. Will return at…read morenight to see how it goes off on the dance floor.

The best. Go here all the time, expensive door price, but the atmosphere inside is great.read more

First Floor is a guilty pleasure of mine... Sure, it has a slightly sleazy crowd, is open…read moreridiculously late, and is dark and dingy but it's just so much freakin' fun. First Floor only really gets going at 3am - it's the only bar on all of Brunswick Street that is open past that time, so expect a line if you're heading there late. Also boys, expect a wait unless you're accompanied by a lady. As mentioned previously, the crowd is sleazy but completely harmless. I have competed in dance-off's at First Floor with some seriously creepy people and had the time of my life. The drinks are reasonably priced - the same you'd expect anywhere, and the music varies from night to night. Friday's is a retro night with a mix of the best from the 80's and 90's, and Saturday's have a rotating list of DJ's. Occasionally, on public holidays, an 80's hair metal band will play. GO SEE THEM. You'll have the night of your life.

Very large venue known as Cloud Nine or cloud. This is probably the busiest night club in all of…read moreMelbourne every Saturday night. It has a very energetic vibe with the basement being my favourite area of this club. It opens around 10 and closes around 9am Sunday running a pretty good recovery. The demographic is mainly 18-20 year olds and the you might see a few younglings. Most people who come here go every week. It plays rnb on one level and the rest is either minimal or Melbourne bounce with the odd psy trance or hard style track being played. The ratio or girls to guys is very good. I would rate this place higher but I feel like the oldest there and would much rather head to tramp. I would recommend heading to cloud at least once as Melbourne's busiest venue.

Essentially Inflation is several venues connected by a series of staircases, with the basement bar…read morenormally accesible only through a back alleyway entrance. Although Inflation hosts numerous themed nights, from Industrial to Trance, the main club is generally a casual place to meet up with friends, have a drink and move on. Open on Friday and Saturday nights til very late, Inflation is a testament to Melbourne's clubbing culture, having operated successfully for over 25 years. With an rooftop beer garden possessing some of the city's best views, not to mention a great way to experience vibrant King Street without the hassles, Inflation offers something for everyone, even if that something is just a pot of Carlton Draught.