If there’s one thing that sets Melbourne apart from other Australian cities, it’s her ability to dazzle you the moment you set foot there. Melbourne is definitely a city that has a lot to offer. What is more, urban legends say that it’s best to experience its wonders and secrets after dark. While dining out in the evening has become a regular and normal occurrence, did you know that there are areas that offer fun things to do until the early hours of the morning too? If you’re planning on visiting Melbourne soon, here’s a handy list of fun and exciting things you can do there after dark.
Give the Toff a chance
It’s easy to wave off this place because the name is quite misleading. On the other hand, you’d be doing yourself a bad favor here because the Toff is anything but the stuck-up place its name promises. On the contrary – nothing could be further from the truth, as it’s well known among tourists and locals as a warm and welcoming place. Anyone coming in feels welcome and comfortable there, and it offers a promise that everyone will have a nice time. The entertainment you will find here is the most versatile and diverse on this side of the city. It doesn’t matter if you’re into wild DJs or you prefer a live roster, you’ll definitely be able to find something that suits your tastes.
Drop by a brothel
Cafés, nightclubs, and crowded bars might be all the rage at the moment, but after a while, you just need a change. If you’d like to make the most of the night but aren’t sure where to go and what to do, we have an idea. You can try to experience something different and visit the best Melbourne brothels instead of hitting the club. You never know how much fun you can have when you go to a place like that and what kinds of things you can learn until you actually step foot inside and allow yourself to be seduced. If you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie and a wild soul who isn’t afraid to both indulge and experiment, Melbourne can offer you something you’ll love and never forget.
Explore the city’s laneways
The city center of Melbourne is known high and low for its crowded laneways that are filled with hidden gems. In these small laneways, you will find the best restaurants and adorable cafés, hidden bars that offer the best drinks, and groups of people who are fond of “hidden” places. If you’re a fan of street art, this is all the more reason to visit laneways, as they are heavily decorated with an impressive display of street art. A fun activity you can do alone or with your friends is to scour the streets and try to find the best murals. It’s known that the artwork looks much more impressive after dark, especially street art, and you will find the best murals and graffiti in Hosier Lane, Degraves Street, and of course, the AC/DC Lane.
Comic’s lounge
When you’re a comedy fan, you already know how difficult it is to find good content, especially live. Luckily for you, Melbourne is the place to be when it comes to comedy and standup shows. What is more, Melbourne hosts the best month-long annual International Comedy Festival every March and April. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the people of Melbourne have high standards when it comes to comedy nights and if you do manage to get a ticket to see a live show, be prepared to be amazed. If the festival is out of your reach, drop by The Comic Lounge and find up-and-coming comedians practicing performing their shows. You might get lucky and be able to hear a well-established comic who dropped by to test their new material in front of a live audience.
Dine at Queen Victoria night market
Ti doesn’t matter if it’s scorching hot summer or freezing winter and a Wednesday; if you head to the famous Queen Victoria Night Market, you’re guaranteed to have fun. Foodies will love the variety of food options to choose from, from fast food such as pizza and burgers all the way to oysters for an appetizer. You’ll also be able to enjoy your beverage since the area is licensed, and walking around with a cold beer or a glass of cider is not forbidden. If it’s cold, grab a mulled wine or hot cider instead.
With so many wonderful restaurants that are open late, fun concerts, open mics and live shows in various clubs, nightclubs, and cinemas at every corner, your Melbourne nights will be fun and exciting. We hope that the list of things we compiled for you will help you explore and discover things that will stay with you in the years to come. Who knows, maybe you can try many things and compile a list of your own in the future.
