Top Rated Nightlife in Melbourne

The Emerson is located in the South Yarra neighborhood of Melbourne. This trendy bar has a club, which is furnished with plush seating, an elaborate bar, and a spacious dance floor. The place also houses a cocktail bar and a lounge. The hidden gem of the place is their roof-top bar. The space gives a spectacular view of the neighborhood, offers an elaborate menu and the seating here is comfortable during the day as well as at night. The Emerson is great place for any occasion.

Indicative of the hip trend in inner Melbourne is Chaise Lounge; a low-lit, retro hideaway that is an 'underground' club in both senses of the word. Beaded dividers separate areas, paraphernalia hangs from the walls and scattered comfortable couches create intimate spaces within the room. The funky decor attracts young urban fringe dwellers that love music. Different genres of music is played all night and Tuesdays feature live jazz. There is no kitchen on site, but snacks such as chips and nuts are available at the bar.

Psychedelic lights, constantly spinning music and the crowds lost to the beats of music of different kinds: that's the kind of mood you'll see when stepping into this uber-cool club. A regular hangout for youngsters considering the number of events that take place here, Brown Alley is one place people never feel like leaving. And they don't have to either, since the club is Melbourne's only 24-hour place! With a capacity for a good crowd of 1200, this club is great for all kinds of private events when hired as a venue. They offer DJ facilities and the restaurant is well-equipped to keep the crowds going before or after a night of dancing.

Appropriately located on the AC/DC Lane, Cherry Bar is where all the rock and soul music enthusiasts of Melbourne gather. You can often find renowned rock artists and bands like John Idem, Bill Walsh and others jamming here. Famous Australian bands like Jet and Airbourne have not only performed here but loved the place so much that references can be found in their songs. The bar, with its dimly lit, cozy setup and rock and roll memorabilia is the perfect place to grab an after work drink and listen to some music.

The Croft Institute was inspired by David Cronenberg and has the look and feel of that of a laboratory. Spread over across three floors, the ground is the lab, the second floor looks like the waiting room and bathroom of a hospital, and the third floor looks like a 1930s gym! The entire place has a creepy air to it with test tubes, beakers and wheelchairs dominating the decor. They do have comfortable high stools and low sofas and a good selection of beers and cocktails, and Vodka that is distilled on site. A lot of artsy folks can be found hanging around here.

If you're a fan of live music then here's a place for you. The Tote is a pub best known for the bands that perform here, but you'll also find a cocktail bar and a beer garden for those nights when you don't want to do anything but drink. Bands have praised the place with quotes like "Where I lost my musical virginity" (The Cants), so you have to be there to experience the popularity of the place.