Melbourne Nightlife - Although it lacks the Sydney’s Darling Harbour glam, Melbourne at dusk still has the variety and energy to appeal to all. From drinking at pubs and bars, clubbing away at dance venues, or shaking to the rhythm of live music, Melbourne has what it takes to offer to keep the nightlife adventurers thrilled.

There is the Southgate and Southbank Promenade which offer wide variety of dining experience. Restaurants, cafes and bars are all over the promenades. Follow a good meal by the Crown Entertainment Complex which is next to Southbank Promenade. Besides patronizing the casino and shopping center, you can enjoy the wonderful river bank for a good and relaxing evening stroll. With Melbourne relaxed licensing laws and the range of watering holes, you’ll be entertained from dusk till dawn.

Something to take note so as not to spoil the evening is its strict dress code for clubs. This is enforced in most parts of Australia particularly at weekends. The basic rule for guys is – a collared shirt and no jeans. For the gals is – no open-toed shoes. This is the minimum though it may vary at different clubs.

The minimum age for drinking in Australia is 18 years old.

1) Inflation Night club
60 King Street
Telephone: (+61) 03 9614 6122
Tuesday rocks with Backpacker Night - two hours of free beer, DJs, multi-level entertainment, even the odd beauty contest.

2) Melbourne Metro Nightclub
20-30 Bourke Street
Telephone: (+61) 03 9663 4288
Offers 3 levels of entertainment with current music. An institution in Melbourne's nightlife.

3) Heat Discotheque & Bar
Level 3, Crown Entertainment Complex
Telephone: (+61) 03 9699 6555
Great music which comes with a magnificent view of the Yarra River.

4) PJ O'Brien
Ground floor, Southgate
Telephone : (+61) 03 66 5011
Irish pub with food & free entertainment.