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Carlton Hotel
(
www.thecarlton.com.au
;
193 Bourke St; 4pm-late; 86, 96)
Over-the-top Melbourne rococo gets
another workout here and never fails to raise a smile. Check out the rooftop
Palmz
if you're
looking for some Miami-flavoured vice, or just a great view.
BAR
Young & Jackson's
(
www.youngandjacksons.com.au
;
cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts; 11am-late; Flinders St)
Opposite
Flinders Street Station, this historical pub has been serving up beer since 1861 and makes
for a popular meeting spot. Lounge on chesterfields in Chloe's Bar or head up to the
rooftop cider bar, where nine Australian ciders are on tap, including the house-brewed
speciality.
PUB
Lounge
BAR
(
www.lounge.com.au
;
1st fl, 243 Swanston St; admission $10 after midnight Sat; noon-late Mon-Fri, 2pm-late Sat
& Sun; ; 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72)
Lounge has seen a lot of years and still feels like a share
house from the early '90s. Evenings are filled with the sound of DJs and live music. Es-
cape to the big balcony with some American diner-style grub.
Cherry
BAR, LIVE MUSIC
(
www.cherrybar.com.au
;
ACDC Lane; 5pm-3am Mon, 6pm-3am Tue & Wed, 5pm-5am Thu-Sat, 2pm-3am Sun;
City Circle, 70, 75)
Melbourne's legendary rock 'n' roll bar is still going strong. Located
down ACDC Lane (yep, named after the band, who are homegrown heroes), there's often
a queue, but once inside a welcoming, slightly anarchic spirit prevails. Live music and
DJs play rock 'n' roll seven nights a week, and there's a long-standing soul night on
Thursdays.
It's the choice of touring bands to hang out post-gig; management made headlines by
knocking back Lady Gaga to honour a local band's booking.
Alumbra
( 03-8623 9666;
www.alumbra.com.au
; Shed 9, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade; 4pm-3am Fri & Sat, to
1am Sun; Tourist Shuttle, 70, City Circle)
Great music and a stunning location will impress -
even if the Bali-meets-Morocco follies of the decor don't. If you're going to do one mega-
CLUB
