Australia Nightlife Tips by Kate-Me

Bars, Clubs, Nightclubs, Pubs: All the entertainment you could want

There are plenty of nightclubs, pubs and gay bars etc in Melbourne.
My recommendation if you like rock music is to check out the pubs in the gig guide - many offer live bands for a cheap night out.
Good way to hear some Aussie music and absorb some of the culture - after all, it's in such pubs that
Oz music was born. Its grass roots I guess. Many now famous rock bands started out playing in small pubs in Melbourne (Melbourne has had more of a reputation for being the pub music capital than Sydney though I'm sure the music industry is very alive in Sydney too)

Dress Code: Most places are fairly casual but note the 'no shirt = no service' rule (and thong shoes aren't generally accepted). If you're going to an actual rock concert, the 'no sneakers' rule may apply and so you'll need to dress up a bit more.

Address: See free gig guides in Music and other stores.

Directions: Melbourne city and suburbs.
One good place I tried out recently is Jimi's @ Milanos on the Brighton Beach Esplanade.

Theme: Nightclub