I love jazz clubs so I was looking forward to going here…read more Nice friendly knowledgeable bar staff. Small venue that was nice and intimate, an obvious date night place as there was more than a few couples trying to suck each others faces off. But this only added to the atmosphere not detract it. Good singer, good band, you could almost reach out and touch them, great stuff. No lounge sofas just tables. I'm a jazz club snob so I want everything perfect, this came cuddly toy close, but no cuddles. I liked it, just no t open on a Sunday, wtf!

I came to Paris Cat on a mystery date to see a live Jazz show…read more I loved the intimacy of the venue and had the opportunity to speak with one of the artists before the show started. Id love to see an espresso machine setup here. Would be great to have a coffee to make the drive home easier. :-) not worth deducting a star for.

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.

Was looking for a rooftop bar in Melbourne and found this spot. Had very big signage and was super…read moreeasy to find. That being said, I wish their rooftop felt more like a rooftop. It was only three stories tall and you could only get to experience the views if you were seated along the edge at the high top tables. I was in the middle of the outdoor section, so I wasn't able to fully experience the views. I got a couple of their spritz variants and some food. The drinks were really good, super refreshing for a hot summer day. For the food, I got the roasted cauliflower and an order of the crispy tofu. The crispy tofu was probably the best crispy tofu I've ever had. It was addictive! The service here was super fast and friendly. Glad I stopped by

I went Here for the rooftop and Wednesday Thursday fondue special nights. The place was cozy and…read morethe rooftop deck had space heaters. The music is perfect for conversation and date nights and the view of Yarra river. The drinks were average and not strong but the fondue cheese was delicious. They serve it with double fried potatoes. A tiny salad. But no bread. Definitely worth a stop if you are near the flinders station area

The perfect live music venue and awesome cocktails. Will be back for more shows from the scope of…read moreentertainment line up. Loved the early start and selection of cocktails.

Went here last night to see Wendy Matthews who was wonderful…read more But the food!!! And the service!! Literally received a piece of chicken on a plate. $26. No garnish no nothing. AND to top it all off, the waitress came and cleared my plate away WHILE I STILL HAD FOOD IN MY MOUTH!! I was LITERALLY still eating!!!! Disgusting service. Disgusting prices. Attaching photo of said chicken. Won't be back to eat here that's for sure.

I was lucky enough to read about the Melbourne International Jazz Festival while researching things…read moreto do during my visit to Melbourne. The Opening Celebration Concert at Federation Square was a lovely free event showcasing some of the artists and bands from around the world who would be playing some shows the week ahead. Can Melbourne get any cooler? I think not! Great jazz vibes on a beautiful day at the iconic Fed Square...definitely a bonus to my time here!

Yep, you guessed it. This bar is right next to Crown's Atrium. It catches your eye with the glitz…read moreand glam surrounding this retro fitting bar. It's dumb, but since it's technically "in the casino" you do have to show your ID, before walking a further five steps to get to the bar. Atrium Bar is sectioned off, and rightly so. I ordered the White Peach Toreador and also tried the Chicago Southside. It took quite some time for our drinks to come out, and it's not like they were understaffed or crazy busy to explain it. When the drinks did come, they weren't anything out of this world, just pricey and pretty. Maybe come here for basic drinks, not a cocktail? Every single night between 5 to 8pm, they have $10 Espresso Martinis. As the unofficial drink of Melbourne- that's pretty good to know. It's a nice setting, great for the people watching of Crown, and with the Atrium falls in the background, it's an easy place to go for a drink in a casino that still feels separate from that entity.

The thing I may miss most about leaving my previous employer might, in fact, be the nights I spent…read morewith my management colleagues taking over the Atrium Bar in the Crown Complex like we owned the joint and drinking top shelf cocktails until the wee, wee hours of the morning. On occasion, you could spot a member of our executive team in the corner of the bar doing the same. It is a small bar within the complex, away from the riff-raff, but close enough to go have a punt at a table or a nearby machine. The re-fit they gave it in 2012 has only amped up its feel of being a bit 'spesh. Well, let's face it - you feel like you're part of the 1% when you're here. Cocktails are pricey, but it goes with the location. Live piano and jazz is a perfect fit to the vibe of the place. Most nights I've been it's been packed, but you're still able to get service at the bar in a reasonable amount of time, which is a testament to the staff.

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.