The Blue Tile Lounge probably would be considered a dive bar. First and foremost though it is a…read morevenue all about live music with bands or some kind of live entertainment every night of the week. The bar itself is very narrow and long with the central focus being on the stage. The decor is pretty cool with a range of impressive street art on the walls. They range of events is really impressive with art exhibitions, open mic nights, comedy nights and lots and lots of live music. We saw a night of bands headlined by the Buzzards, the atmosphere was relaxed and good times were had all around. They have happy hours beers every night of the week from 5-7pm and the drinks prices are pretty good all night long. Check out their website and you'll get a great feel for what this place is all about.

I'm not sure who added blue tile lounge to Yelp.com but there's no way anyone would classify their…read morecounter top as a "full bar". A few weeks ago, I dragged my house mates out to see my mate's band, The Wolfs play before some random American DJ. It was rainy and gross out so we had to hop in a cab which sucked but it was worth it once we arrived at this little venue. The place was packed and the sound was quality! All in all great vibes other then my bar complaints, I loved this place maybe because of the FREE live music. Be sure to check out the bathroom. I'd love to know who the artist was because the graffiti is really sweet. There was also a lounge area closer to the back a bit away from the music which would be good for people who want to talk inside. Though it's right on the street there are a few chairs and tables out front for smokers but it's a bit of a squeeze since there's not much walking room in between the front door, the smoking area, and the street.

Most would probably only frequent here for the food for convenience when seeing a show but I…read morefrequent here for the food as I attend a course nearby. So far I've had soup special and the salad plate, which at $12.50 to pick and mix your own is pretty decent. There's always a plethora of gourmet salads on offer, tonight the Asian Chicken Colslaw & Parsnip, Pear, Rocket & Parmesan were my choices and were quite delish! I also treated myself to their special robust single origin coffee & a crumbly melt in your mouth 'yo-yo'... Indulgent! There's some nice outdoor seating if you can brave a Melbourne winter but the cosy brick exposed ambience inside is quite intimate.

Actors, Writers, Directors, Singers, Dancers, Theatre-Goers and Corporates all call the Malthouse…read morehome for morning coffees, lunches, after work catch-ups and pre or post show drinks. At lunch time, there are usually four or five huge fresh, delicious, daily salads made up for you to eat in or take away. The coffee isn't anything to rave about - a little weak and bland in flavour, but not bad. The best thing about the Malthouse cafe is the outdoor seating area. Huge timber communal tables with bench seats sit amongst shady trees in a courtyard surrounded by ACCA, Chunky Move and the Malthouse workshop. It's the perfect place to meet up with a group of people or to sit on your own with a good book or play. There is also a very quiet upstairs balcony area inside, for more intimate meetings and conversations. Don't miss the pop-up bookstore inside the foyer, selling plays and theatre-related books one hour prior to any performance. Chookas. Break a Leg. Bravo.

What a way to celebrate my bday. This festival blew my mind at every corner. I didn't want it to…read moreend! It's been a very long time since I went to a festival that was over the top spectacular. Nothing compares to Melbourne's special night. It felt like all of Melbourne came out to play and play nice! The city lights up even brighter in a family friendly event all across the city starting in the CBD. The news said about 650,000 came out but it looked like a million. Restaurants stayed opened, food trucks, so much entertainment. The artists in Melbourne are remarkable. So much to see and experience even down the Yarra river. The views from the bridge left me in awe. I was nerding out every other second. Fire breathing gigantic dragon, illuminated bird that flew along the river, projection art with a lovely message of friendliness love and togetherness. The frisky dancers and on my street corner. A young gentleman playing his sexyphone on the balcony. Across the street piano players and guitarists on a rooftop and so much more. All I could say is thank you Melbourne for an unforgettable bday at White Night. Mel M Yelp 18:42

Wow! First to review White Night?! This is one of my favourite nights in Melbourne. And I'm not…read morealone -over half a million people turn out for the all night art event this year. Running from sunset to sunrise, the event gets the creative juices flowing with music, dance, film, large scale art installations, performances, and projections. (Plus a number of unique quirky experiences - giant foam sculpture or 3am synchronised swimming anyone?) Many bars and restaurants stayed open late and food trucks were dotted around the city, helping revelers stay fortified throughout evening. A major tip for making the most of the evening is to stay up late or get up early. There are various hubs around the city, stretching from the Carlton Gardens, past Federation Square, and down to the NGV and Birrarung Marr. But expect large, dense crowds and long lines during prime hours before midnight. (There are 500,000 people out in the city!) By contrast, at 5am we waltzed right into the Melbourne Baths without a queue in sight. Central to White Night aesthetic are the spectacular, large scale projections on major city buildings. White Night is a memorable night out, with different experiences each year. I'll definitely be back in the crowd again next year!

Gin Lane is a cosy little bar in Belgrave with a great atmosphere. It's hidden down a little…read morepassage way on the Main Street. Inside has a great retro feeling, a projector which shows great movies and a little beer garden out back. Great place to watch indie bands play too. When you are in Belgrave, it is a must see!

I'm very particular when it comes to watching a film. For a while I wasn't going to cinemas due to…read morethe fact my screen at home was big enough, I didn't stick to the seat and people weren't yelling during it. The Classic Cinema in Elsternwick has the touch of class that is needed when going out to watch a film. They always have a healthy array of the Hollywood films but there is a place for the lesser known titles and foreign films where it is always refreshing to see that they support those films. It might sound wanky but it's important that you feel like it's still an occasion to go to the cinemas. It's very clean, you can get a beer or champagne and some perfectly salted popcorn to take in and the people working give you the certain respect you hope for. Now it's not just in Gold Class where you can get good service with a smile. Then in the actual cinema the seats are large where again it's clean and because a standard is set, people aren't inclined to be rude and you can enjoy your movie. I'm very big on the movie-going culture and I believe that it has changed to more of a teen thing but be sure, The Classic Cinema's are suited more for the types that still want to go to the movies as a special occasion (especially seeing as ticket prices have risen). I definitely think it's worth getting up off the couch to go and see a really good film there. I'm very happy it's my local cinema.

The Classic is a not-particulary-arty independent cinema. They're cheap, comfortable and they seem…read moreto do okay by running slightly older new releases. The building's a little classy, which always makes things a little nicer. I guess this is where prints go when the major cinemas are a bit tired of them.

One of the great things about Melbourne is that there is always a new bar to discover, and this bar…read moreis certainly one of them. I only discovered it relatively recently, and when I paid it a visit I was suitably impressed. In a way it is a rooftop bar, but it is a little more than that as well since they have some down stairs areas as well. It can be a little difficult to find, namely because it is a single door, but when you get onto the roof, it is pretty cool. Oh, and they have some decent beers as well.

Great cozy venue with funky music and good drinks. They close at 1 so its a great get the night…read morestarted venue. Been during the week and its perfect for getting a little alone time with someone next to the fireplace or have a few drinks with friends on the rooftop. Cocktail suggestion: The John Wayne, a delicious bourbon cocktail with citrous hints and garnished with a orange peel and burnt cloves. Friday is definitely the night to make it out here.

This is the downstairs section of Chin Chins, and is sort of a bar, but in another sense it does…read moreprovide extra seating. Basically the menu is exactly the same as it is upstairs, but in a way it is little different from Chin Chins. Still, it is a pretty cool place to visit either while you are waiting for a table to become free, or a looking for a couple of drinks after the meal. The staff are pretty cool, and it doesn't get too crowded. However, it is basically just an extension of Chin Chins.

Great cocktails and share plates! If you like chilli the popcorn and roti bread with peanut sauce…read morepacks a punch! We put our name down for chin chin so decided to go get drinks down at Gogo and wait. That was bout 6.50, bout 9pm after we had nibbles we still didn't receive a call for chin chin!

The Palace Cinemas are great if you're a really big film fan and want to see those movies that…read moredon't get full cinema release. Theses cinemas at Dendy Brighton are really spacious and clean much like the Brighton Bay cinemas. The only difference is this setting on Church St isn't a nice and is a bit smaller. If it's your local cinema though, it will still be miles better than the usual Village or Hoyts cinemas. Full bar and cafe means it's great to have a coffee/wine while enjoying your film.

I went to the cinema 'in person' to renew my membership as stated on the invoice 'to present to our…read morefriendly staff at the Box Office along with your payment'. One guy at the cash register was busy with a customer, the other guy was walking around behind him and refused to lower himself to serve awaiting customers, saying he wasn't logged on to a cash register! When I was finally served I was told that I wouldn't be getting a complementary film for my birthday any more, because there were now too many memberships and film distributors had complained about free films! He then charged me a fee for using the visa machine despite my invoice being told I would not be charged this fee. When I queried it the 'friendly staff member' told me that it had already gone through and that there was nothing he could do about it, so I cancelled my membership and he was then forced to refund the membership and extra fee together. Shame on you Palace Dendy Brighton.