This place is awful. Staff kicked me out for no reason, overpriced drinks, bad music, not a tons of space and horrible bathrooms. Do not go here. read more

I probably should try to come here more often as this is one of those out of the way gems. Well, not quite, but it doesn't seem to pop up much where I tend to wander around (but then again that probably has more to do with me). In one part it is a night club, but in another way it is a bar. The atmosphere is ecstatic, and there are some pretty decent beers on tap. However, what I love about it is that it is one of those places that you enter by wandering in through a laneway (even though that laneway is now a restaurant). A great place to simply chill, or get down with it. read more

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This bar is quirkily gorgeous and offbeat and the very dim lighting means you can get pretty off your face in there and truly enjoy the weird surrounds. There are nice little nook and crannies you can hideaway in whilst still feeling the full vibe of the DJs and the dancefloor, and you're never too far away from the long bar. The side smoking room is rammed on a Saturday night, so much so that it makes me realise smoking is as popular as it ever was in the 50s. New Guernica is open late every night (3am) and especially late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (5am) with drinks specials on every night of the week - $5 beers Sundays and Mondays $5 beer and spirits Tuesdays $5 beer and wine (including sparkling) Wednesdays $2 pots/$4 vodka sodas (aka Skinny Bitches)/$5 spirits Thursdays $3 pots and $4 vodka sodas Fridays $5 beer all night on Saturdays Get stuck in for the long haul. It's one of THOSE places. read more

New Guernica - Dance Clubs Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

This club from my proffesional opinion is amazing manager dean made my night solid dude he makes this club, vibes are phenomenal

Fun Fact: I spent the first 20 minutes or more of my visit to New Guernica thinking it was neighbouring bar, Chuckle Park. I was so adamant it was Chuckle Park that the friends I was with have declared any bar henceforth that we don't know the name of will be known as, Chuckle Park. Chuckle Park (YES, I just like saying it, okay?) or New Guernica, the fact remains as I walked up the seemingly never ending staircase following a Melbourne-based friend, I didn't expect the eclectic yet perfectly matched bar that awaited us. Part garden bar, part lounge, part Hamptons-inspired porch, part kitchen with the kitchen bench replaced by a DJ deck - the best way to describe New Guernica escapes me. We quickly found ourselves a nook at a communal table in the 'kitchen' area of the bar. Wallpaper of vegetables surrounded us as well as a retro fridge as we sipped on our sangria. $15 for a jug between six. Don't mind if we do. Look it wasn't the BEST sangria I've ever had, but the atmosphere and decor was unlike anything I've ever seen and worth the trip for that alone. We didn't have to pay a cover charge, and now reading the other reviews, I wish I'd ventured into their cocktail menu. Next time, Gidget, next time! read more

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I didn't realise at the time but there were 2 for 1 drink's after work the first time I went here. As I didn't have enough hands to carry the drinks I had to finish half of them at the bar. When I went to find my friends I realised that I had drunk the blue drink. Everything around me started to spin as I was transported into a crazy wonderland. Whoever designed this place is a genius. I love everything about it. You get transported into a world that I thought was only possible by imagination. The child within is at peace here and has the opportunity to get drunk. Fantastic! read more

New Guernica - Dance Clubs Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

I think as far as clubs and lounges go, New Guernica takes the cake. Cover Free: I'm not sure if it's a standard cover fee that is the same for every night, but I came here on a Saturday night and it was $15. Not too bad, in my opinion. Value: The drinks are a little bit on the pricey side (not completely outrageous, just pricey) being a few dollars more than normal but they do have some alright deals. Essentially, don't come for the cheap drinks. Venue: Here's why I gave it 4 stars - the venue is AWESOME. Whether you want to dance or lounge around, there is a place for you. The place is set up in a really fun and quirky way with indoor patios, hidden rooms around every corner, cushy seats, etc. It is a FUN-looking place to be. As far as I've seen, it isn't really dodgy or anything like that. Plus the customer service was really nice. As far as a great atmosphere/venue though, New Guernica beats the rest of the clubs in the CBD. read more

'I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date. No time to say "Hello." Goodbye. I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! Wandering through the vine covered archway that leads to New Guernica, you could be forgiven for thinking you had walked right into a set from Alice in Wonderland. The 1950's film being the inspiration for the decor of this bar you may choose to sit in one of the cushioned red gazebos, or make your way past the shrinking wall through to one of the private rooms. New Guernica has different drink specials on every night of the week, beer, wine and basics all for $5! If your a sweet tooth you can't go past the cocktail jugs, if none off the menu take your fancy the bar staff are more than happy to make up their own concoction to suit your tastes. Do however be prepared for a bit of a wait as the service can be slightly on the slower side due to their relaxed nature. read more

WHO doesn't like a club that's open all night and has arcade games (NBA JAM) by the bathroom? Well, New Guernica's got heaps to offer in addition to this. With good drink deals before 12am and no cover fee, my mates and I seem to head there weekly. (thursday nights are great) The place is comprised of a number of unique rooms. When you walk up the stairs there's a lounge seating area with a wall covered in a copy of Picasso's "New Guernica" hence the name. The outdoor smoking area has tons of little mushroom stools to sit on and is literally caged in by steal bars. While the bar is in a central location with the dance floor directly across from it, I usually find myself hanging in the small nooks for more privacy. One of the coolest rooms, is the Kitchen but it's seldom open. I suggest hiring this room out for a private occasion if your keen to spend some time in there. I'm pretty sure the venue has a spotlight on the Illy song Owl Eyes is featured in - Cigerattes. Check the video if you want a sneak peak before heading out here. In the past, they've had some good side shows and dj's spinning when festivals are in town. Be sure to keep a look out! read more

I have this ultimate love-hate relationship with New Guernica. Literally every time I have been there (about 10 times if not more) I have had the worst night, but it isn't so much the venues fault as other factors, I just happen to be there. They have these 'amazing' 'international' djs, and that is why it is often $30+ entry. Okay.. Visually it's quite nice. It treads a very thin line between appealing and wanky. Different rooms are made up of different themes. I often have friends from work who dj there so that makes it enjoyable too. To their credit, my friends tell me they have some spectacular cocktail jugs. I drink beer though! Bummer :( I will most likely still come here though because it's not bad. ps. Thursday night $2 beers or something like that. Have a star, New Guernica. read more

Very cute lil bar. The entry has adorable lights and upstairs has many varied small interestingly decorated rooms. Drink prices are pretty reasonable with the happy hours. Heaps of nooks to have an intimate conversation. I also tried the duplings, 8 for $13 - Chicken and Prawn with lemon mayonnaise. They were DELICIOUS. Juicy and bouncy - yum... Defiantly one to check out :) read more

Wowsers, the last time I entered this venue was when a girlfriend and I hired out the entire space when it was formally known as FFOUR for our 18th Birthday. Back then I was instantly attracted to the city space architecture, the sleek and stylish lines and modern take on a small space nestled in little Collins street. Now it appears to be Hansel and Gretel's dungeon of the weird and wacky. A House of Horror's where at every turn you are afraid of being shoved in an oven... and yes there is an oven, its part of the décor. The place was so poorly lit and had a certain stench about it that still hasn't escaped me. I am not sure what themed category New Guernica falls into but it kind of scared me, coupled with it 's erratic and space cadet crowd this place was definitely not my cup of tea! Unless of course you spiked it with Rohypnol perhaps? read more

New Guernica - Dance Clubs Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Book the private room/annexes...... Like all good places in Melbourne, this bar is a wee bit tricky to find the first time. That's where any similarity to Melbourne's hidden gems ceases. I'm am not at all sure about how safe the stairs and all the multi-levels are after a few wines. A good clean wouldn't go amiss and the decor crosses the line of eccentricity to odd. Avoid the bathrooms if at all possible - it's where weird decor means unclean and is probably a life experience you can do without. They do a good gin and tonic but otherwise a pretty standard bar. Probably not for you if you're not a purveyor of noisy, boozy Friday crowds. read more

I always make some interesting claims. One frequent one is that I don't pay cover charges. Well, I was conned into it a few times here by my friends. New Guernica is a curious little space hidden upstairs and around the corner. They have some fun theme nights, but there doesn't seem a way to avoid the cover charge. First time there I was bribed by my friend who paid the fee for me. Once inside, I was pleasantly surprised! There are different little rooms, some of which are a bit hidden. Check out up front, off the side of the smoking room, for the 'kitchen' where the DJ is spinning on top of an oven. Also, at the middle of the bar that spans most of the left side of the room (rather imposingly) look right and enter what I could only liken to the inside of the Maharaji's tent. Cool little spaces. Mix that one-part with one-part good bartenders, and it's quite an enjoyable (yet tiny and compartmented) space. Bar staff is quite quick, and make good, strong drinks. Expensive, but they take credit cards so you can keep partying once you've run dry of cash. Haha. read more

Went on a Friday night, amazing DJ, great music like techno and Deephouse there! Recommend for people who has picky ears.

An OHS nightmare that has to be felt to be believed. I say felt because you can't really see the trip hazards, you more experience them as you stumble from one section of the venue to the next. Luckily I was on the ginger ales and nothing stronger as I had two trips on the crazily uneven floor. I can only imagine what happens once people have enjoyed the 6 hour long 2 for 1 happy hour on a Friday night. Ladies, leave the heels at home. I get that it's fun to have a quirky bar and I'm all for that, I especially like the idea of the rooms/cubbies that you can book out that makes it feel like you are catching up with friend's in someone's lounge room/ski lodge. It's just unfortunate that the lounge room has not been cleaned in a while, a long while. I mean, when your feet stick to the carpet by the bar and it's only 530pm you know what type of place you are in. Oh and the toilets, wowee, I haven't smelt urine like that since the Springvale train station toilets back in the late 90's. Ick, this place is in desperate need of an overhaul - toilets that flush and doors that lock would be a start. On the up side, service was ok, drinks were cheap and the music was fun. read more

As a music lover myself, New Guernica is the best venue to get down on a Friday and have a fab boogie! Last Friday night, Occulator stole the show and provided one of the best nights I have had out in a long time. All basic spirits and beers were $5 between 11pm - 1am, dangerously cheap one would say. Not to mention, the venue is amazing in itself with many rooms all throughout the club. Only downside is the smokers 'room' which is more like a corridor, very skinny, long and stuffy which made it hard to socialise, but other than that all smiles. (oh and ... no entry fee required... you're basically making money) read more

My favorite late night venue in Melbourne. The interior decorator of this place should get some sort of award for tapping into everyone's inner child(who loves to party and drink). This place is like hanging out in your best friends tree house and there happens to be a bar, how convenient! Many times after work I've had a raging house party in the little wooden house near the back, then rip it up on the dance floor. Bar staff is awesome and make amazing shots(just ask for a bartenders choice). Will be back many many more times. read more

$15 jugs of sangria and 2-4-1 cider, wine and beer - can't go wrong here for happy hour!

Awesome happy hour! 2-4-1 on beer and wine at $10 total. I love the ambience here! It reminds me of the childhood book Where the Wild Things Are. Bathroom is pretty cool and very clean for being a bar! read more

Have only been here once to see Derrick Carter. The venue is awesome and would come again to see Derrick Carter. Not sure what it's like on a normal night but the drink specials are crazy and a lot of cool seating areas. Did almost get kicked out but security were lenient towards me so there's some more points some cool bartenders aswell. Really cool smokers that overlooks a lane with plenty of seating. If the music is always house and disco then music is on point if that's you're after. read more

Always decent tunes going and fount out they were doing $10 pizzas during their drink specials on Thursdays and Fridays. Definitely worth checking out read more

Seriously one of the best places I have ever been! Great atmosphere, drinks, people, decor.. love it!!!