Melbourne's hidden bars - Suggestions needed

[stu0411]

Hey all, I am in town with the lady from Fri-Mon and am looking for some good suggestions for out of the way bars/lounges. I know the CBD is riddled with them and seeing as thats where we are staying thought it would be cool to sus out.

Not really after a club type atmosphere, just somewhere unique and cruisy to have a few drinks after dinner on Sat night and again on Sunday. Not fussed how big the joint is, just after something different to the usual spots.

All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[bunsen burner]

There's an irish pub in Little Collins St (between William and Queen I think). Then there's lane ways running from little Collins to Collins that have bars in them.

If you go to an afternoon footy game try the pub on Highett St West Richmond after the game. Go down Hoddle St, right at Freeman, left at Muir, right at Highett (outside West Richmond train Station). It's about 80m up Highett St inbetween houses. It's got a beer garden and from memory open fireplace.

 

[hardcore_hawk]

Gin Palace or trader bar

 

[Surkin]

Cookie
Madame Brussels
Red Hummingbird

 

[bigange]

The Trust - Flinders Lane - in betwween Queen and Williams St.
Baroq House - Drury Lane (I think)
Comme - Alfred Place, off Collins St in between Russell & Exhibiton.
Madame Brussels - near Bourke St
Ru-Co at the Hyatt

 

[J_Moore]

I wandered into Trader Bar one night, and suddenly found out I was in the middle of a 21st. Got some free cake. It's a great bar.

 

[omit]

Madame Brussels

Berlin - 16 corrs lane (above eurotrash)

Robot - 12 bligh place (off flinders lane between elizabeth and queen)

if you find yourself in the eastern suburbs then i recommend BarNone in camberwell

 

[Surkin]

Berlin - 16 corrs lane (above eurotrash)

Above Eurotrash? What do you mean? I though the third story (private room with beds and baths) was the top level.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

The Croft Institute if you like mojitos

 

[omit]

Above Eurotrash? What do you mean? I though the third story (private room with beds and baths) was the top level.

it's the 3rd level. part of Eurotrash but still considered it's own bar and now no longer only for private functions

 

[omit]

The Croft Institute if you like mojitos

or if you liked chemistry back in highschool

 

[Surkin]

it's the 3rd level. part of Eurotrash but still considered it's own bar and now no longer only for private functions

Oh okay. I had a 21st there last year. Awesome function room.

 

[omit]

Oh okay. I had a 21st there last year. Awesome function room.

they don't do 21st there anymore, my best mate talked to the manager and he said he had a bad experience...better not have been your fault

 

[Surkin]

Haha it may have been. Things got pretty crazy that night. They should have been pretty happy though as the tab racked up more than $10K

 

[w00dy]

http://www.melbournepubs.com/

awesome website when looking for somewhere to have a drink...

 

[stu0411]

Thanks for all the replies, will definitely be checking most of the places out.

 

[stu0411]

Oh, Should I expect a cover charge at most of these places?

 

[w00dy]

Oh, Should I expect a cover charge at most of these places?

if there's a cover charge, it is not what you're looking for to be honest... most of the places mentioned wouldn't have covers i would think

 

[The Chiefton]

The Hub Cap in Richmond - across the road from the ROYAL OAK on bridge road.

 

[stu0411]

if there's a cover charge, it is not what you're looking for to be honest... most of the places mentioned wouldn't have covers i would think

Exactly right w00dy, cheers for that...Was trying to be subtle in my investigation

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Sister Bella is a great little joint, especially if you like mulled wine ($5 a glass). It's just around the corner from Baroq House, on Snider's Lane, which is off Drewery Lane (off Lonsdale, just before Swanston. It can be hard to find as there isn't a sign but it has a big Coopers sign above the door.

Bunsen, the one you mentioned is called 'The Irish Times', and is probably my favourite pub in the CBD.

 

[stu0411]

Sister Bella is a great little joint, especially if you like mulled wine ($5 a glass). It's just around the corner from Baroq House, on Snider's Lane, which is off Drewery Lane (off Lonsdale, just before Swanston. It can be hard to find as there isn't a sign but it has a big Coopers sign above the door.

Bunsen, the one you mentioned is called 'The Irish Times', and is probably my favourite pub in the CBD.

Cheers TD, will put it on the list.

Thanks again to all who responded.

 

[BomberGal]

I wandered into Trader Bar one night, and suddenly found out I was in the middle of a 21st. Got some free cake. It's a great bar.

Someone told me the Trader Bar was no longer...?

I like The Deck, it's above the Waterside - entrance in a little alley out the back. Nice in the outdoor area when it's warm.

There's a cool little place called Murmur, which is on Warburton Lane off Little Bourke. Fun bar staff and awesome cocktails. Oh and free fruit!

 

[Binxy]

I like the Deck too....

I went to a bar called Trunk on Friday (Exhibition St) - quality....

Also, Lily Blacks and Loop - opposite each other in a laneway off the top of Little Collins....

Oh yeah, and the Carlton Club on Bourke St - it's hardly hidden but a great Friday after work bar.......particularly if you're into taxidermy.

 

[raskolnikov]

the Laird hotel in Abbotsford