The Thornbury Theatre is a ticket to another realm in which the glamour and touches of old never…read moredied away. It's kind of like a stage version of the bar in 'The Shining' without all the creepiness and ghosts. A low, open stage with heavy theatrical curtains at the back opens onto a ballroom-esque space with rich red and gold carpeting. To get there you go about a curved staircase from a marble foyer and past a little bar tucked in the corner of the front room. It's all about the old world charm and atmosphere that really heightens the performances. There's an alright selection of beers, and the prices are within the average. They also have some acoustic performances in the front room on occasion. The Thornbury Theatre is a requisite experience for music and other live performance lovers alike.

I've been to the Thornbury Theatre on several occasions to see the monthly 'Women of Letters'…read moreseries, as well as the annual 'Men of Letters' (both highly recommended events that you should definitely check out). The space itself is old and somewhat dilapidated, but with a bunch of character. The sound set up is never great and clearly the place could do with some equipment upgrades, but there's a charm to the venue that makes you forgive all of it's problems. Also, it has the biggest disco ball I've ever seen, which provides something interesting to look at when you get bored by whatever is happening on stage. Would not want to be sitting under that during an earthquake!

Just stumbled by this place when visiting a friend. Was absolutely taken aback by the beautiful…read moreaesthetic and artwork. Fortunately the food was the best Mexican food I've had in Melbourne. This is truly a unique experience and I can not help myself but give it a 5 Star review. The staff we're knowledgeable and accomodating and I spent a great deal of time eating a delicious burrito staring at the stunning artwork. This is a must if you want to see the best of Melbourne!

3.4 Super casual…read moreMexican cafe. The food is generally very good as you'd expect from ex Radio Mexico people. Service is pleasant but uneven and the place alternately delights and frustrates. First off it must be appreciated that this is an informal and slightly rough and ready operation. We arrived to something much more casual than I'd anticipated for a birthday celebration. That was my inadequate research. The place was decked out for Halloween and various patrons were in full garb. A party was scheduled for later on, I think. The cafe was only a third full the whole time we were there. The music was pumping and was mainly very good stuff (well done on the Stooges number). There's no table service here and you order at the counter. Our pre dinner drinks came out slowly although to be fair they were mainly different Marguerita's. My classic Marguerita was good. Even though we'd pre booked our table of six there wasn't enough cutlery provided on the table which is indicative of the slightly ramshackle nature of the place. We ordered nachos first with beef and guacamole. These were very slow to come out and were a little cool when they arrived. They were delicious though and were very quickly devoured. The remaining dishes - quesadillas, burritos and tacos - came out in a piecemeal way. Some were hot, some were cool. My beef chilli quesadilla was hot and really good. The cauliflower wedges were hot and really good too. The batter was lovely and crisp. The steak quesadilla was ok only to me with nice flavour. The steak was a little chewy I thought but but my partner disagreed and really liked it. The small burritos were fantastic. Reasonably priced but actually quite sizeable. The youngies around the table who'd ordered them were all nodding and happy saying, "...this food is so good". We finished with tacos. The fish and beef ones were good too although inconsistent temperatures were evident again. My impression was they were a bit bland unless you add some chilli or jalapeño to lift them. Service from various servers was nice and cheery throughout. It you want a laid back, cheap and cheerful Mexican experience then this is your place. The cafe itself is quirky but the food is good. Eating in is an experience. There was a lot of Uber Eats orders flying out the door.

The school is run fairly professionally, however the suggestion it is friendly and informal is a…read morebit misleading. There is a heavy focus on endless repetition to get the performance at the end right, presumably to impress the paying parents, and the fun factor is iffy. Kids who are not taking it seriously enough are not welcome, even in the 3-5 age group. Not so awesome. This is the way ballet schools are often run, but the advertising for this one is different, and likely to attract parents who don't want that crap.

From the owner: At Awesome Dancer we aim to set ourselves apart from the others by moving with the times. Our aim…read morewas to create a dance school where everyone is encouraged to get up and have a go, it's not about being 'THE' best it's about being 'YOUR' best! Every class follows safe dance procedures including a warm up and technique at the same time offering exposure to the latest music and learning a number of popular dance styles. We believe great dancing comes from enjoyment that's why at Awesome Dancer we build self-esteem, friendships and encourage teamwork.

Went to see a band here . Great venue , ample space , great bar. Check this place as they often…read morehave a great line up of artists performing in here.

When I first visited this place I have to admit that I wasn't all that impressed with it, however…read moreover time by opinions have begun to change. Okay, it certainly isn't one of my favourite bars, and Northcote has some pretty good offerings that I prefer much, much more, however this place isn't anywhere near as bad as I first thought it was. For one thing it is a live music venue (though they have a room set aside specifically for the music) and there is a nice deck out the back (which later in the night becomes the smoking bar. They also make some decent chips, as I discovered when I met up with a friend here for a bit of a chat. While I won't be rushing back here any time soon, it still is a pretty decent place to spend some time.

This is one of those really cool Northcote bars that I seem to completely forget about until…read moresomething happens to remind me that it exists. Anyway, when I remembered it again I decided to go back and check it out and I must admit that like the first time I came here it was still a pretty cool experience. Basically it is what you would expect from your typical lounge bar - lounges, craft beers on tap as well as a good selection of spirits, and cool, soothing music. As an added bonus this place also has a pretty decent sized beer garden out the back, though I've noticed that I lot of people end up out there than actually in the bar itself (which is a shame considering that it is inside the bar that is actually the cool part of it). Oh, there are also some really cool seats just inside the entrance that look out onto the street.

My go-to place for decadent cocktails, smooth tunes, comfy lounges, low lighting, and crazy cats on…read morethe dance floor. The bar staff are awesome, and Thursday nights currently feature the amazing Vinyl Vixens DJ collective.

I've recently moved to the inner north & just walked passed The Prague & saw that they do stuff…read morewith skipping ropes & they have live riot grrrl rock bands! Signed up for 1 class per week just over a month ago to check it out before joining a gym . It's awesome! Really fun energetic classes, down to earth & complete with a woman's touch (hot flannels, oranges, free classes & gear & complimentary goal setting with a trainer!) I love group fitness training but I find most gym classes stuck in a time warp & I'd rather starve myself then get up at 5am for bootcamp!?!. You gotta love grrrl rock & have a playful spirit. Oh & there's a really cool supportive womens community vibe. I'm signing on for an Unlimited pass next term... & how many places can you work out & have a beer on tap afterwards?! ;-)