For those footloose and fancy-free, Victoria also offers a vast number of nightclubs, known world-wide for their "dance all night" vibe.
Nightclubs in Melbourne
The cultural hub of Melbourne offers up enough different types of nightclubs to satisfy punters from every "scene".
- Bubble - www.bubblenightclub.com.au
- Dance music lovers should head to Bubble Nightclub in Melbourne's CBD for an atmosphere of uplifting music and an energetic vibe.
- Co. - www.coatcrown.com.au
- Celebrities and DJs play party anthems and club classics from the 1980s through to the music of today at this fashionable venue, located within the Crown Entertainment Complex at Southbank.
- Fusion - www.fusionatcrown.com.au
- Located within the Crown Entertainment Complex at Southbank, Fusion offers a wide range of live entertainment, mixing great sounds with a rocking dancefloor and plenty of glamour. Dance the night away to the hottest beats from local and international DJs.
- Revolver - www.revolverupstairs.com.au
- Located in Prahran, a few kilometres south-east of Melbourne's city centre near South Yarra, this nightclub is located on the infamous "Chapel Street" area - a socialites delight. A very street-wise scene, Revolver is inviting to pool-playing, chatty types who want to mix up their night with some dedicated drinking, dancing and game-play.
- Room 680 - www.room680.com
- A refurbished old-style ballroom, this modern venue is all about class, comfort and "being seen". Clubbers can choose to mull around in sunken lounges with their "crew" or meet as many new people as possible in any one of the 3 bars. The Room 680 bathrooms are a must see - we won't ruin the surprise entirely, but serious attention to detail is apparent in the restrooms at this music lovers haven. Room 680 is in Hawthorn - an inner eastern Melbourne suburb near Richmond, best known for its football culture, university life and shopping.
- Seven - www.sevennightclub.com
- This little baby is a South Melbourne hotspot. With 4 very different areas to "hang" in, as far as nightclubs go, Seven followed the recipe to success. Dance, dance, dance at Seven - you will not leave until the sun comes up.
- The Marquee Club - www.themarquee.com.au
- One of Melbourne's premier party venues, The Marquee Club is located in South Melbourne and is dubbed the best disco in town. Melbourne's best DJs deliver great music throughout the two levels of this establishment, ensuring a great party atmosphere.
Nightclubs outside of Melbourne
Melbourne city does not get to have all the fun when it comes to the nightclub scene in Victoria. The outlying suburban and regional areas also offer up a pretty competitive fare.
- Cruze - www.cruze.net.au
- You can't trip around Victoria's glowing Mornington Peninsula without an after-dark visit to Cruze. A 20-year-old establishment, this nightclub is the place to be seen in the otherwise sleepy sea-side town of Mornington. A dedicated "party venue", expect to kick off your shoes and dance up a storm each Saturday.
- Doms Bar and Cafe - www.doms.com.au
- Located on the leafy boulevard of Langtree Avenue in Mildura, this best kept secret is a cafe by day and nightclub by night! A local favourite, the adaptable venue doubles nicely as a cafe, tavern and dance floor. A meeting place for locals and drop in for passersby.
- Glacier Nightclub - www.glacierbar.com.au
- On the Nepean Highway in Frankston you will find vodka jelly shot heaven. Glacier even offers some underage clubbing options in alcohol-free environments, but really goes off with a bang on Thursday and Saturday nights with happy hours that will get you well and truly in the mood.
- Inferno Nightclub - www.kayst.com.au
- For those visiting Gippsland, the Kay Street Entertainment Venue in Traralgon is where Inferno Nightclub, the district's night-life institution, can be found. Acoustically designed, it hosts touring and cover bands, with its main room and dancefloor holding almost 1000 people.
