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.

There are really only two options for 10 pin bowling. The first would be described as less…read moreconcerned about the atmosphere and more about the game itself. The second is more about the atmosphere than the game. Strike is the latter. Of course, you're paying a bit of a premium for that atmosphere. It's a fun, vibrant place to punish those funny looking bits of wood at the end of the lanes. And if you want to punish your ears, there's also Karaoke. As I mentioned, it can be a bit on the pricey side, but there are sometimes special deals on offer that make it a much more attractive option for the tight of wallet. For example, there are often school holiday deals that make it cheaper for the under 18s to bowl. There's also a family special where two adults and two kids can get a game up until 6pm for $40, which isn't a bad deal, really. There's also a cocktail bar, and some pool tables, so there's stuff to do if you're not into bowling.

The venue is good for bowling and pool Also the foods are…read morenot too bad try don't have much choice on drinks and some of the staff are good service some are really bad service