I actually have a really good voice, i could be Australia's next Idol... Of course I'm being…read morecompletely sarcastic. My voice can make herds of wild cattle scarce. A friend of a friend had organised a Karaoke night and as much as I'm a fan i could not fathom getting up in front of people who i do not know and sharing my fingernails-on-a-chalkboard voice however i did manage to make it to F.M Karaoke Bar. The place is quite swanky for a traditional karaoke bar (i'm use to your shady underground karaoke bar with tacky wallpaper) but this place has modern furniture and rooms to suit. There's eight rooms in total and you're likely to see a whole bunch of hen's parties, birthdays and just friends gathered around to get really boozy and have a good time.

I love FM karaoke. Firstly it's one of the cheapest private karaoke rooms in Melbourne and secondly…read morethe themed rooms are hilarious. On my multiple visits here I've had the pleasure of singing Bowie in a Roman Colosseum themed room and also an Ancient Egypt room. Both were painted gold for some reason too. FM karaoke is Korean and so the beer and Sochu list is cheap and fun. I recommend having the CASS beer cans. The ground level of FM has the bar and also a public group karaoke section. Upstairs (no wheelchair accessibility) there are private themed rooms. It's all a little dodgy but that's half the charm. The song choices are all on the computer system and has all the classics and a few unusual new pics. FM Karaoke is not a fancy place (despite everything being splashed in gold paint). Go there for a fun and loose karaoke experience with friends.

I have a soft spot for this pub. I've been coming intermittently over the years and just love the…read morevibe here. It's a happy place to be! It's fun, it's chill, people are nice and there's a beautiful outdoor area to chat with friends or even make new ones! There is a real sense of community here which I love. Weekdays are good for a quiet drink and the weekends have more of a party vibe. It's just nice to have a place that's accepting of whoever comes through those doors. Oh, and I mention it's a gay bar? No? It's a gay bar. And it's awesome.

Although DT's is fun on any night that you want an unpretentious night of cheap drinks and friends,…read morei must admit that Saturday nights are the best right here for two reasons: 1. DRAG 2. QUEENS They aren't the youngest nor the slimmest. They are fun and funny and make you appreciate the craftsmanship that went into building the little corner stage. Helpful hint, if somebody in your group has a birthday, or just simply doesn't like being embarrassed in public, bring them and get them up on stage for a song and a shot. Always a fun laugh! They also have a rather cute garden out back that makes a sunday afternoon of beer and friends equally as fun as any other days.

Okay, this is basically one of those backpacker bars, that also happens to be located in a…read morebackpacker's hostel. Sure, they'll serve anybody that comes in, which is probably a good thing for them, and while I won't necessarily say that all backpacker bars are bad, this one was, well, not really all that great. Look it was okay, just not something that I'd really consider to be particularly fantastic.

Wow! What an interesting bar. Each time I go I find I am standing with a different crowd. Very late…read moreat night the solid ,hard ,pool players are making their mark yet at 6pm the following day men in designer suits with ladies in cocktail dressers are making the scene. There are happy hour sessions... But I haven't worked that out yet. The drinks seem to differ in prices at different times. Hot light food is also available. The staff are young and friendly.

I came here to see "The Big Hoo-Haa", which is improv comedy/theatre sports. If that had a Yelp…read morelisting, I'd probably give it a 4 star review. The Butterfly Club is located at Carson Place, which is effectively an alley. There's a few separate rooms, divided across a couple of floors. From what I remember, there was the bar area, another lounge, and the small theatre downstairs which seats about 40 people max. As another reviewer mentioned, the decor is very much "wacky and eccentric". Almost every square inch covered by kitschy items from the 70's and 80's, almost as if a hoarder had an estate sale and someone bought everything and decorated the bar with it. It certainly has a fringe, artsy feel too it, and the shows that take place here reflect that. The smaller theatre space was fun to bring an intimate feel for the improv show.

I get a smile on my face whenever I venture into the Butterfly Club. The venue is packed with…read moreknick-knacks and the show schedule is packed with unique shows. I've seen improv, comedy, and cabaret here and I've always left feeling satisfied. The performance spaces are smaller, so there is also an intimate feel. The programing veers towards 'fringe' style performances and there always seems to be something interesting going on there. Although that does mean that the shows might not be to everyone's tastes. If you're looking for a place to grab a drink and discuss what you've just seen, there is a dimly lit bar and lounge room on one of the levels. (This is also covered in trinkets.) I say - take a risk, wander down a dark laneway, up the stairs, and try something just a little bit different.

Partyworld = kareoke and for those who don't know what that is…read more.. You sing to your hearts content, dance silly, have some food and drinks all in the safety of a hired room. It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you can sing or not! Kareoke is for all who want to share music with others instead of singing in the shower alone. Partyworld was enjoyable as the rooms were clean and it is conveniently located in Melbourne Central making it close to bars, food, and of course the train station. We had 10 people in total on the friday night deal of $298 so it was reasonable as we ordered drinks and got a good work out from the singing and dancing till 3 in the morning. We did not book as it was a spur of the moment but for even bigger parties I would book just in case. Price: the more people the cheaper as alcohol in particular is very pricey Cleanliness: acceptable and comfortable booth seats

Don't give these guys your money! The service is HORRENDOUS and the prices are almost a scam. You…read morehave a minimum spend for each karaoke room, typically in the hundreds of dollars, which you must spend on food/drink or lose it. The portion sizes are TINY and the prices are VERY EXPENSIVE. A jug of orange juice costs $23! 10 hot chips on a plate (yes, 10) cost $10! Very, very disappointing. This venue had the worst customer service I have ever experienced in Melbourne. The waiter took 20 mins to take out order, and then came into the room 5 mins BEFORE the end of our session to clear us out. All of the staff from the security guards to the front desk clerk were rude and unfriendly.

I stumbled into Rice Queen whilst crossing the road!…read more Very strategic, Rice Queen! How can I resist the mannequin standing outside dressed in cheongsam with chopsticks in her hair telling me to eat rice! So I walked in and quickly realised this is a restaurant come bar. There's apparently karaoke room at back? Smoking seatings by the entrance, bar area with high tables and seats and restaurant area rear of venue and near the kitchen. The deco makes you feel like you've walked into your raunchy Asian aunt's pad. With red lanterns, fake flowers, booze filled wall and spicy cooking smell from the kitchen. It was wonderful! Food We tried the mini banh me, one with pork another with lobster. At $5 and $10 a pop, these buns tasted amazing but a total rip off. The Korean inside outside lettuce wrap ( called something like ssssmmmmhhhsssww) were around the same price and we tried one with crispy fish. The KFC - Korean fried chicken were winner of the day. Get the plate of 10 because they are better than finger lickin good. But only if you like it hot! Coated generously in five spice powder, they are fried with shallots and whole chillies. Mmmmmmm We wanted desperately to try dessert but felt rather robbed at this stage so decided to leave it for a planned night out. And this is what it's great for, lots of fun for a girls night out I imagine. It probably doesn't help that the service was very " I'm too cool to be friendly whilst serving you" But Rice Queen cooks well. And if she is anything like your raunchy Asian aunt, she probably makes a mean cocktail too.

Ahhh the 'Asian Fusion' of restaurants, Rice Queen is sometimes a hit - and sometimes a miss…read more You will find a mix of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, and Indian dishes on the menu which opens up your night out to suits many individuals tastes. We've come here on a few occasions and its strange because sometimes to food is spectacular and other nights the food is well... bland. The service is speedy and the atmosphere is really something else.

OK, I have a confession to make. I like spicy food. I love karaoke. Dumplings are my best friend. I…read morehave yellow fever. If you too have this lament, I recommend you shimmy over to Rainbow Restaurant. It's a tad tacky and honky style, but goddam it it will help inspire your inner Asian! A group of us headed over late one Saturday night to belt out karaoke. Cue lots of power ballads, Bon Jovi, Spice Girls, bottles of champagne and deep fried treats to keep us going. Seven hours later and with hoarse voices, we stumbled out filled with the warm inner glow that only karaoke until you're croaky can provide. I should work here.

Great value, but a bit more when it's weekends..... All u can eat seafood!!!! N hot pot!!!!!read more

I have been attempting to cancel a booking for the past 30 minutes…read more All online phone numbers are not connected, and my email will not send. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just, SPEAK TO SOMEONE! Would I bother to attempt to book in the future? No, why? When there are literally thousands of other restaurants that will actually speak to you!

I was about to say that this is one of those forgettable pubs, until I remembered that where it is…read moreactually located in South Melbourne, and why it was so forgettable which means that I probably can't call it as forgettable any more. Well, I probably could, but that might just be a little unfair on this poor little pub, considering that it wasn't as bad as some of the pubs that I have been to, and the staff were reasonably nice. Still, it really isn't one of those places that immediately jump to mind, so I guess forgettable works well in this situation.

It's always good to visit a bar that I haven't visited before, and with Melbourne there are…read morecertainly quite a lot of bars in which this can be done, since they do tend to be literally popping up all over the place. Well, this one is certainly no exceptions, and while it isn't one of the best rooftop bars that I have visit, it is still pretty good. Yeah, in a way there certainly does seem to be pretty nice atmosphere up here, and the staff are pretty cool as well. Oh, and I probably should mention that they have some rather nice beers as well. Yeah, this place certainly is pretty cool.

What a wonderful day to sit outside for lunch on a rooftop cafe. Warm but a bit breezy and…read moreeventually rain chased us off the roof. The food is Fancy Hank's BBQ from downstairs but it was the open fresh air that did it for me.